Coming up:

MR BIG aka Tatay, A Transwoman and That Tiring Tune!

6,000 kilometres. One dead dad. Zero silence.

In 2026, Tayo Tayo Collective brings you a trans-continental ghost story about grief, rock ballads, and the tunes we can't get out of our heads.

Catch us at two major events:

  • Development Reading: Feb 7 @ Midsumma Festival

  • World Premiere Season: June 24 – July 5 @ fortyfivedownstairs

Photo by George Jafford | Graphic Design by Jordan Hanrahan-Carnay

Past Productions

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Chasing Dick: A Love Story

Three people in a theatrical setting, two women and a man, engaged in an emotional moment. The woman in a red dress appears to be laughing or crying, while the seated woman with short hair and a pearl necklace is touching her face in surprise. The ma
A man and a woman sharing an intimate moment, embracing and touching faces. One is wearing a black sleeveless top and pearl necklace, the other a red dress with tattoos on her arm.
Person with short brown hair wearing a black sleeveless shirt and red waistband standing with arms extended and eyes closed against a plain indoor background.
Woman and man in an intense close interaction, with the woman holding the man's neck and the man looking deeply into her eyes.
A theatrical performance with three actors on stage. A woman in a red dress with black boots stands in a doorway, smiling. A man in a white shirt and beige pants stands facing her, and a young person in a black tank top and gray pants stands to the l
A woman in a red dress sitting on a white stage, reaching out with one arm, looking distressed. A man in glasses and a green shirt stands nearby, gesturing with his hand. The scene appears to be a theatrical play.
Two men stand on a dimly lit stage, with one wearing a suit and holding glasses, and the other in casual clothing with tattoos, in front of a colorful abstract background.
A woman with dark hair, wearing a red and black dress, gold jewelry, and tattoos on her arm, stands with crossed arms and a serious expression. A man in a white shirt and black pants stands in the background, slightly blurred, in a room with purple a
A theatrical performance showing two women sitting on a sofa, engaged in an emotional moment. The woman on the left has short, light hair, tattoos, and is wearing a black tank top and gray pants. The woman on the right has long dark hair, and is wear
A person with short blonde hair, wearing a black sleeveless top, gold earrings, a gold necklace, and tattoos on their arm and neck, is raising their right hand with an upward gesture in a dark indoor setting with blue lighting and a screen in the bac
A man with dark hair wearing a gray short-sleeve shirt stands in front of a stage with a backdrop of a city street scene projected on the screen.
Two people standing in a dark room, with one person in the foreground blurred. The person on the left has blond hair, is wearing a black tank top, jewelry, and has a serious expression. The person on the right has dark hair, glasses, is wearing a dar
A man with dark hair, dressed in a grey shirt and black blazer, stands on stage looking serious or contemplative against a purple and blue background.
Three people on stage during a theatrical performance with minimal props. A woman in a pink dress with a white sweater tied around her waist stands on the left. Two men sit at a covered table, one in a dark suit with a serious expression and the othe
Three people at a table, engaged in conversation; a woman in a red and black top with tattoos, a man in a dark blazer, and another woman with short blonde hair wearing a black sleeveless top with tattoos, on a stage with a pink and purple background.
A woman with dark hair and tattoos on her arms stands partially outside a doorway on a stage. She is wearing a red dress with a white shirt tied around her waist, black shoes, and striped socks. The stage background features sheer curtains with purpl

Transwoman Kills Influencer

A woman sitting on a sofa with a bottle and glass on a small table, in a dimly lit room with a neon sign that reads 'Transwoman Kills Influencer' on the wall above her.
Someone is sitting on a black armchair in a dimly lit room with red lighting. Behind them is a large mural wall featuring an oversized image of a man with glasses, a beard, and pink lipstick, holding a small bottle. Part of the mural includes partial
A woman sitting on a black couch in a dimly lit room with red neon lights and horizontal blinds in the background. She is wearing a leopard print outfit and sunglasses, with a bottle of perfume and a small dish on a round table in front of her.
Three women in a living room having a discussion, one sitting on an orange armchair, another sitting on a black sofa, and the third standing with a camera in hand, gesturing with her right arm raised.
Three women sitting in a living room having a conversation, one wearing leopard print dress and sunglasses, one in yellow top and shorts, the third in white outfit with a laptop and a bottle of alcohol on a marble table.
Two women at a party, one wearing yellow tank top and the other wearing a leopard print outfit with large white sunglasses, holding a glass of whiskey, in a dimly lit room with warm orange lighting.
Scene from a play with five actors; one actor is lying on the floor, four are standing or sitting, in a dimly lit room with a sofa, pillows, and a small table.
A distressed woman in a beige shirt holding a handgun in her right hand and raising her left hand with fingers spread.
A woman with dark, curly hair and large gold earrings wearing a leopard print outfit, sitting on a sofa, looking upset. A man with a shaved head and beard, wearing a multicolored striped shirt, is kneeling beside her, speaking to her.
A man with a bald head and beard pointing a gun with a serious, angry expression, and a woman with black curly hair in a leopard print outfit standing behind him in a dimly lit room.
Three women, two are arguing with each other, one in the background looks angry and confused.
A shirtless man with sunglasses and red pants is holding a large disco ball in a room illuminated by the reflections from the disco ball, creating a dotted light pattern on the walls and ceiling.
Three women in a room, one in the foreground with short black hair and a beige satin blouse, holding a phone to her ear and appearing surprised or excited. Two women in the background, one with curly black hair and a printed blouse, sitting with arms
Two women in a living room, one sitting on a chair with sunglasses and animal print outfit, the other leaning on her in a casual tank top and shorts, with a laptop, whiskey bottle, and glass on a marble table nearby.
Two women are engaged in a conversation or performance against a dark background. One woman has short dark hair and wears a light-colored blouse, while the other woman has long dark hair and wears a leopard print top.
A woman standing in a doorway at night, holding a mobile phone, with a dark background and a small table with a clock and decorative items beside her.
A woman with long, dark hair is distressed, holding her head with both hands and crying, sitting at a table with a decanter of whiskey and a glass, while a man in a yellow sleeveless shirt and shorts is kneeling beside her, reaching out to comfort he
Two women in a dark room with a digital projection of a skyline and the text 'APR 2023' in the background. One woman is sitting behind black bars, wearing animal print clothing, and the other woman is sitting at a piano.
Woman with long dark hair, wearing a leopard print shawl, appears to be speaking or reading from a book in her hands, indoors with dark walls and a red-orange background.

The 6 Guys an Immigrant Trans Person of Colour will Date in Melbourne

Two people sitting on a stage with a dark curtain behind them. The person on the left is wearing colorful clothing and has dark hair and makeup. The person on the right has a cap, a scarf, and light-colored pants, and is making a thinking gesture.
A man dressed in black leather underwear and mask stands with hands on hips, looking at a woman sitting and speaking to him, wearing a colorful patterned blazer and jewelry, in a dimly lit setting.
A woman wearing a blue dress with a beige band, red jewelry, and tattoos on her arms, appears to be in a theatrical performance, expressing a distressed or worried emotion against a black curtain background.
A man in an orange shirt with his hand on the back of his neck looks contemplative, while a woman in a blue outfit with tattoos and jewelry appears to be speaking or singing, both on a dark stage.
A drag queen sitting on stage with a dark curtain background, wearing a blue dress and a tiara, with tattoos on her arms, touching her temple and closing her eyes. There is a quote projected on the curtain that says, 'Baby, I'm going to treat you so
Two performers on stage during a theatrical performance; one is a man in a black suit sitting on a red chair, and the other is a woman in a blue tutu with tattoos, wearing a crown and colorful jewelry, leaning in towards the man and engaging in a dra
A man with dark curly hair, wearing a black T-shirt and a plaid shirt and shorts, sitting on a pink velvet-cushioned chair, smiling and looking to her right at a person in a blue tutu.
A young man and a woman sit on a dark stage with black curtains behind them. The young man has dark hair, wears a dark t-shirt, and looks straight ahead with a neutral expression. The woman has dark hair, bold makeup, jewelry, and wears a colorful ja
A man with dark hair and a mustache, wearing a black shirt and jacket, is sitting and laughing, with a black background behind him.
A person standing on a glittery platform, dressed in a colorful, tutu-style dress with a sparkly top, wearing glittery boots, jewelry, and a tiara, with a red curtain background and ornate mirror.
A man with curly hair wearing a black and white checkered shirt and black shorts shares a kiss with a woman dressed in a blue princess dress, jewelry, and a tiara, sitting on a stool in front of a red curtain.
Person with long dark hair, wearing a blue dress and jewelry, looking surprised or shocked, seated in front of a red curtain, with a teddy bear on a chair to the side and another person in leather clothing partially visible in the foreground.
A man in a black cap and jacket appears to be upset or talking passionately with mouth open, while a woman in colorful patterned clothing with a blue crop top looks on with a stern expression, in front of red curtains and a mirror.
A woman in a fancy dress with a fluffy, ruffled skirt stands in front of a black background with purple and pink text. The text says: "Baby, I'm gonna treat you so nice, you're never gonna wanna let me go. - Pretty Woman." She is illuminated by purpl