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On Saturday Sep 12 we're raising the roof of the Newham Mechanics Institute once again. If you missed it, (or even if you came and want some more that special vibe), Totally Not Normal Trivia is coming back !!! Get ready to book your tickets quickly so you don't miss out!!!

The energy was next level electric and I can't wait to bring that to our community again. If you need to feel some complete joyful madness, then this night is for you. Let's face it, we all can do with some! Bookings will open tomorrow so gather your crew and get your cossies and dance moves ready cos I most definitely am ! 🎉🫶🙌

And finally, Totally Not Normal Trivia simply wouldn’t be complete without a man to ti**le the ivories, serenade us with his golden voice, and be my parachute as I launch myself headfirst into the mayhem of the night.

Introducing the irrepressible Scott Cameron. He’s fast with his fingers, even faster with his wit, and never far from a perfectly timed comeback. With Scott in the mix, this night is shaping up to be deliciously naughty, gloriously unpredictable, and packed with banter.

I have a feeling he’ll keep me firmly on my toes all night long and I can’t wait.

Scott is a writer, singer and composer for stage and screen, and he distils his knowledge into bite-sized brain-nuggets for his YouTube channel, Inside Musicals. Beyond music, he is a shameless cat person, and possesses an unhinged obsession with orchids, with about 350 scattered around his house and garden ... that is, 350 orchids, not 350 cats. We all have our kinks, don't judge!

We all need a bit of magic in our life! So it is a true joy to share the stage with Anthony De Masi, someone I have known and respected for many years. He is a master of intrigue, wonder, and comedy, with more than 30 years of professional experience under his hat (and perhaps even a rabbit), he has captivated audiences around the globe.

A celebrated close-up and stage magician, Anthony spent 10 years as the resident magician on Channel Nine’s Kids’ WB and has also worked as a magic consultant across film, television, and theatre. His impressive career has seen him wow VIP guests for global brands including Coca-Cola, Porsche, and Tiffany & Co. and entertain the likes of Tim Burton, David Beckham, Gene Simmons, Al Gore, and Australian Prime Ministers.

A two-time Guinness World Record holder for the longest-running magic show, did somebody say a massive 85 hrs of non- stop magic? Anthony combines world-class skill with warmth, humour, and an infectious sense of fun. He is also the founder of the Magic School of Confidence, as a testament to his lifelong passion for magic and desire to share it with others.

Now he brings his special touch of magic to the Newham Mechanics Institute.

I'm pretty excited to be sharing the stage with this incredible human, who also happens to be a local Macedon Ranges mate ! It's party time 🥳

Malia Walsh is a multi award-winning performer with over 16 years’ experience creating bold, high-energy productions that blend circus skills, narrative and comedy. She is the creative director of Circus Trick Tease, which creates works including Children Are Stinky, Brass Monkeys, The Farmy Farm and WERK IT.

Her other directorial credits include Godz for Head First Acrobatics and Neon for Circus Oz. She has performed in with Reuben Kaye, Breifs International, Vicky Falconer, Strut and Fret, Best of the Edinburgh Fest to name a few. Known for a style that is both graceful and gritty, she has performed for Mick Jagger, Lucy Lawless, the Essendon football club and now as she so aptly puts, the F***ING Newham Mechanics Institute !

Bring it on !!

I am so thrilled that our event has SOLD OUT in just one week, and I couldn't be more grateful.

Totally Not Normal Trivia will be just that. Totally. Not. Normal.

I love that people have embraced it. We're all hungry for joy, a little positive mayhem, and opportunities to come together in ways that feel real, spontaneous, and ridiculously fun.

I've been working professionally in the arts since 1994. While studying Psychology, I spent my weekends performing in cabaret shows and theatre restaurants. Then I went on the journey to become a "serious actor." But I never forgot what those early years taught me: how to play, trust my instincts, and connect with an audience.

That's what I love most about cabaret. It breaks the fourth wall and creates authentic, thrilling moments between performer and audience.

And I can tell you now—I won't be letting anyone off the hook this time either. 😉

I believe that's exactly what we need right now.

A chance to feel alive.

A chance to remember we're not alone in the chaos.

Cabaret asks us to be courageous, a little vulnerable, and ready for the unexpected. It invites us into a shared experience where anything might happen.

I feel incredibly lucky to have a community willing to dive in and be part of it. As a performer and therapist, I know how important it is to gather when life feels overwhelming. To laugh together, celebrate talented artists, and leave the weight of the world at the door for a little while.

Or perhaps bring it with us and watch it transform into something lighter.

We'll laugh. We may sing. We may dance. And trust me, my character will be encouraging all of that allllll night long. 💃✨

Because that's the magic of cabaret.

And just wait until you see how the marshmallows are used... 😏🔥

Thank you to everyone who grabbed a ticket. I can't wait to share this night with you.❤️🎭

It's going to be hilarious, mischievous, wonderfully unexpected, and an absolute hoot.

𝐈𝐓'𝐒 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄!

Book your tickets NOW for Totally Not Normal Trivia.
https://www.trybooking.com/DMNEO

Enjoy your favourite pub quiz transformed into a wild carnivale-cabaret experience packed with live performance, music, big laughs, outrageous surprises, and glorious chaos.

Led by acclaimed local performers Sharni Page, Malia Walsh, Hamish Fletcher & Scott Cameron whose work has toured festivals and stages across Australia and beyond, this is trivia reimagined as a full-blown night of spectacle, silliness, and community celebration.

Expect trivia rounds with a twist, carnivale-inspired performances, singing, dancing & spontaneous hilarity, delicious tasting plates, community vibes & joyful chaos PLUS unexpected hidden talents from your teammates!

🌟Dress theme is CARNIVALE CABARET (think Sequins. Velvet. Feathers. Circus chic. Sparkle. Glamour. Go subtle or go full spectacle. Optional… but very encouraged.)
🌟Doors 7PM for food and drinks. Show starts 7:45PM
🌟Newham Mechanics Institute 1292 Rochford Road, Newham VIC 3442

Bring friends, neighbours, family and prepare to see them in a completely new light. Because this night isn’t just about getting the answers right…

It’s going to be an absolute BALL!

IT’S SHOW TIME ✨

I’m excited (and did someone say a little nervous) because it’s been a while since I’ve created an event of my own, especially something this new, playful, and gloriously unpredictable. But I'm ready baby!

Totally Not Normal Trivia was born from one simple idea: create a night where audiences and artists collide a little more closely. A night that feels joyful, surprising, interactive, hilarious, and just a tiny bit chaotic in the best possible way.

The kind of night where people laugh loudly, celebrate local talent, discover hidden sides of themselves and their teammates, and forget about the world for a few hours.

And honestly? I couldn’t ask for better humans to create it with. I get to perform alongside talented local artists , Hamish Fletcher & Scott Cameron.

Expect:
Trivia with a twist
Live performance & music
Carnivale-cabaret chaos
Big laughs & ridiculous surprises
Community vibes & unexpected talent

Dust off the sequins, gather your crew, and prepare for an absolute BALL.

Tickets are limited — link in comments below.

A beautiful book has been launched into the world ✨️

It is a privilege to be amongst many wonderful contributing psychodramatists, including some of my fellow trainees, all who have shared their heartful stories of using the magical power of the role reversal technique in everyday situations to effect positive change.

As it says on the back of this book, Psychodrama is training the imagination, a truly simple way of restoring harmony and peace in a world of unrest and tension. To reverse roles is to step into the shoes of the other and see the world through their eyes.

and you have created a book that celebrates, not the theoretical understanding of a method, but the lived experience of authentic human relatedness and interconnectedness. It is deeply moving 💕