Tayo Tayo Collective: Filipino-Australian theatre from Naarm/Melbourne

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Tayo Tayo Collective: Filipino-Australian theatre from Naarm/Melbourne 🇵🇭

A close-up of a person with heavy makeup, pearl earrings, and blood splatter on their face, illuminated with pink lighting.
A man and a woman kiss in front of a red curtain at a theatrical performance, with the woman dressed in a blue dress and wearing a tiara.
A shirtless man with tattoos, glasses, and a beard, wearing red pants and boots, is holding a large disco ball in a dimly lit room with decorative lighting effects, a sofa with furry pillows on the left, and a wooden bookshelf on the right.
A person in black leather shorts, harness, and gloves, wearing a black mask, standing with hands on hips against a dark background.
A man and woman are close; the woman is holding the man's face, and they are looking into each other's eyes.
Two people, one seated and one leaning over, in a dimly lit room with wooden walls. The seated person is wearing leopard print clothing, sunglasses, and earrings, holding a glass, and has a laptop on a marble table. The standing person is in a yellow tank top, shorts, and high heels, with dramatic makeup, and is posing on one leg.

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A middle-aged man with dark brown hair, dressed in a dark blazer and gray shirt, looking thoughtfully to his right on a stage with purple and blue lighting.
A woman with short dark hair, wearing a beige blouse, looks distressed while holding a handgun in one hand and raising her other hand in a stop gesture.
A person with short blonde hair, wearing earrings, necklaces, and a sleeveless black shirt, is raising their right hand in front of a dark background with blue lighting.
Two people on stage, one man in an orange shirt touching his neck, woman in a blue top with tattoos, speaking in front of a black curtain.
Person with short brown hair wearing a black sleeveless shirt and red underwear, standing with arms outstretched in a room with black and white walls.
A man with long curly hair, wearing a red bandana and sleeveless shirt, playing an acoustic guitar and singing passionately in a dimly lit room with a backdrop of blue curtains.
Four actors on stage in a theatrical performance. Two women are seated at a table, one appears surprised and the other confused or worried. Two men are standing, one in a white shirt with a tie, and the other with long hair, a red bandana, and casual clothes, gesturing expressively. A woman in a yellow dress stands to the side, smiling and looking at the others. There is a guitar leaning against the stage wall on the right.
Colorful, illuminated neon-like cursive text in Alibata against a black background.

We are a vibrant community collective, weaving diverse neo-Filipino and Australian stories, uplifting multicultural experiences through creative pursuits and shared visions onstage and on screen. 


Founded by Dax Carnay, this Melbourne-based collective embodies a dynamic and culturally diverse assembly of immigrants committed to groundbreaking productions that challenge artistic norms. Embracing an innovative narrative style and a dedication to embracing diverse viewpoints and cultural representation, we curate immersive experiences that captivate audiences both within and beyond Australia.

Colorful, illuminated neon-like cursive text in Alibata against a black background.