Dear Diary

Presented by Merrigong Theatre Company

Feb 18 - March 9

The Studio

Origin: AUS • Australian Premiere

FRINGE FEED - What the public are saying

Kay is funny, engaging, a very good singer and has a great set of songs. If you're looking for a cabaret/theatre/storytelling sort of thing, Dear Dairy would be a great choice. It's a thoroughly entertaining.

Ahhh a trip down memory lane. I can relate so much to this as if it was my own diary and teenage years! The secrets, the desires, the disappointments, the boys, the girlfriends, all scribbled in notes to my self.

Hidden Gem

FRINGE FEED

A soundtrack for what we were, what we are and what we will be, journey into Kay’s teenage diaries through a collection of intimate and vulnerable stories & songs. From first kisses, girl power, spice world, and fan fiction to lost gigs, found memories and frayed friendships. This show is a hilarious, nostalgic and sometimes painful revisiting of our former selves, delving into the pressures and expectations of growing up. With wry humour and confessional stories, 'Dear Diary' asks us to look at what we hold onto and when it’s the right time to let them go, if ever.

ADELAIDE FRINGE2025 REVIEWS

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“This is a brilliant piece of theatre - story and song telling about things remembered and forgotten, about growing and dreaming, about hurt and hope, this one strides to the top of shows about opening up "your" teenage journals.” - Chuck Moore - Chuck Moore Reviews About

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 “You cannot help but like Kay. She is a brilliant storyteller whose dry, witty humour pulls the audience along on her journey. Dear Diary is a light-hearted Fringe show that is well worth checking out. The message is powerful, the storytelling is excellent, but more than anything, it is presented by an exceptional artist that I, for one, am very keen to see more of.” - Ben Stefanoff - Glam Adelaide

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 “Kay draws the audience in with her humour in her stories and songs. The audience appreciated this show’s gentle storytelling approach, effectively conveying the narrative without being overly forceful. So, join the journey of self-discovery, and you will enjoy the show.” - Kenneth Stephens - On The House Reviews

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 “Director Leland Kean has crafted a show that feels spontaneous yet perfectly paced, allowing Kay’s considerable musical and storytelling talents to shine without overwhelming the vulnerable material at its core. This delicate balance is what elevates 'Dear Diary' beyond mere nostalgia.” - Louise Pascale - Mind Share

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "Proudlove’s warm, chatty manner proves instantly engaging... often comical... Spice Girls, Sanity stores and high school formals all weave their way into this one-woman mini-musical" - Patrick McDonald - The Advertiser

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”A diary from a younger self is explored and reinterpreted in storytelling and song. It is a vivid portrait of the artist as a young woman.” Murray Bramwell - InDaily

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Proudlove’s infectious personality brings us close… the humour is always present, yet the nostalgia is never far away” - Mark Wickett - Stage Whispers

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Kay is her own main character, but it is when she turns to guitar and her original songs that her talents take her well beyond the stand-up schtick and into thumpingly good entertainment.” - Tim Lloyd

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Everyone goes home happy...Enjoy a great night debriefing your own teenage angst and uncertainties”. - Adrian Miller & Cathy Tune, The Clothes Line

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“You really feel with this show the entirety of womankind was standing beside you, comforting you and there are no barriers left to hold up.” - Kara White - Scenstr