Jake Mace
Amelia Dunn is the writer-performer of upcoming EdFringe comedy-drama piece Lost Property directed by co-writer Tuia Suter. The piece is set entirely on a tram in Melbourne, Australia, and follows a woman on a surreal quest to find something she’s lost throughout the duration of her morning commute. With such an intriguing premise, we caught up with the duo to find out more about what inspired the show, and what audiences can expect.
You can catch Lost Property from August 11th to 23rd (not the 17th) at Theatre 3 at theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall from 18:05 (50mins). Tickets are available through the EdFringe Online Box Office.
Jake: Hi Amelia and Tuia – Lost Property is set entirely on a Melbourne tram and follows an ‘unrelenting optimist’ on a surreal quest to reclaim a missing possession – tell us about what inspired the show and about the journey you’ve been on with it so far.
A&T: Hello! Lost Property grew from conversations about the sometimes murky emotional terrain of womanhood – the guilt, performance and pressure to be a ‘good woman’ in the modern world. We were curious about what happens when someone feels they’ve failed at that. The Melbourne tram setting gave us an ordinary yet relatable space to explore a personal and surreal journey. When our protagonist loses something important, the investigation sparks a confrontation with her past and parts of herself she’s long ignored.
Since debuting in Melbourne in 2024 and heading to Adelaide Fringe this year, we’ve had touching responses from audiences – surprisingly, some of the most unexpected demographics have given us the most profound responses! Taking the show to Camden and Edinburgh Fringe is a DREAM – we’re so excited to share it internationally!
Jake: Tell us about what the audience can expect coming into the show, and what they might not expect about the show.
A&T: They can expect a sharp and witty journey through a woman’s mind as she navigates a regular morning tram commute that spirals into the unexpected. It’s fast-paced, full of social observations and unexpected turns – with comedy that clears a path to explore some deeply uncomfortable truths.
What they might not expect is how personal and politically charged the journey becomes. Beneath the tram anecdotes is a reckoning with guilt, the consequences of being a bystander, and what it truly means to show up for other women.
Jake: What are you hoping the audience might take away from the experience, if anything?
A&T: To be a little kinder to themselves and the people in their lives. Mistakes are a part of the human experience and it is impossible to move through life without hurting people in one way or another. What’s important is what happens afterwards and it’s an ode to female strength and the power found in solidarity.
Jake: With Edinburgh Fringe 2025 just around the corner, what are you most excited for?
A&T: Watching as many shows as humanly possible! There is truly nothing like a fringe festival – having so many creatives and talent in one place is an experience like no other. We are so keen to soak it up!
Jake: Given the themes of Binge Fringe, if your show was a beverage of any kind (alcoholic, non-alcoholic – be as creative as you like!), what would it be and why?
A&T: A Long Island Iced Tea. Bold, sweet and leaves you feeling buzzed for a long time.
A reminder, you can catch Lost Property from August 11th to 23rd (not the 17th) at Theatre 3 at theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall from 18:05 (50mins). Tickets are available through the EdFringe Online Box Office.
Image Credit: Frances Suter
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