Story Week 2026 AMPLIFIES
your WHAT'S ON FOR spoken word, poetry slams and storytelling across Australia this October
THE MANAGER IS ME
WHERE: The Motley Wherehaus – The Salon, 432 Queen st, Melbourne VIC 3000
COST: $10–$35
Start: 6 pm
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A hilarious meltdown about invisible labour and losing your shit in a really organised way
Blood type: CBF.
Sex life: On Afterpay.
The Situation: Three kids, one husband, minutes before school drop-off, and a woman in absolute command of her own collapse.
The Manager Is Me is a fierce, hilarious solo theatre work about identity erosion, invisible labour, and what it costs to keep the whole thing running. It’s the raw, unfiltered rage-monologue your group chat has been writing for years.
For anyone who has ever demanded to speak to the manager, only to realise with absolute horror...the manager is you.
Written & Performed by: Dayna Fallon (2025 Victorian State Poetry Slam Champion)
55 minutes. One woman. No exit.
Warnings: Contains strong language, adult themes, and highly accurate descriptions of domestic burnout. Bring your group chat.
Content Warning: Most Poetry Slams and literary events are all ages and some content may not be suitable for children. Performances may include strong language and / or adult themes.
Event times local time.
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Story Week is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.
Event image, event organiser’s own.
