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Tayo Tayo Collective
Neo Filipino theatre for today’s Australia
MR BIG
Free Dev Reading: Feb 7, Malthouse Tower
World Premiere: June 24 - July 5, fortyfivedownstairs

02/06/2026

We all have that one uncle. 💛
Happy Pride from MR BIG.
June 24—July 5 | fortyfivedownstairs
Tickets in bio.
HappyPride TheatreTok Pride2026
Presented by Tayo Tayo Collective & fortyfivedownstairs. Supported by City of Melbourne Arts Grants, Darebin Arts Speakeasy Spare Room & Creative Australia through Australian Cultural Fund. Development supported by Midsumma Presents 2026.

03/03/2026

A scene featuring Trevor Santos and Miles Paras from the development of ‘MR BIG aka Tatay.’ [This project] is supported through the Australian Cultural Fund. The development of this project was supported by Darebin Arts through the Darebin Arts Speakeasy Spare Room program and the City of Melbourne Arts Grants. It was further developed through the Midsumma Presents program as part of Midsumma Festival 2026. We are currently at 2,600 dollars toward our 5,000 dollar target. Your contribution will be doubled up to 5k via ACF Boost 2026 if you donate before April 30!

11/02/2026

Following the successful development and public reading at The Tower, Malthouse for Midsumma Presents, we are reporting that 23 percent of our fundraising goal has been reached. This rock ballad theatrical work is set for its premiere at fortyfivedownstairs this June, and every contribution directly supports our diverse team of artists.

Maximize your donor ROI through the ACF Boost 2026 program. Between now and April 30, every dollar you donate is matched dollar-for-dollar up to our $5,000 cap, effectively doubling your impact. All donations are tax-deductible in Australia, offering a secure and ethically transparent way to support the development of new Australian work. Join our eleven current donors and help us reach the finish line by clicking the link in bio.

Presented by Tayo Tayo Collective in association with fortyfivedownstairs.
MR BIG is supported by the City of Melbourne Arts Grants and through the Australian Cultural Fund.
MR BIG’s development was supported by Darebin Arts through the Darebin Arts Speakeasy Spare Room program and Midsumma Festival through the Midsumma presents program 2026.

The vision for MR BIG is coming into sharp focus at Northcote Town Hall for Day 4 of development. As we approach our fir...
05/02/2026

The vision for MR BIG is coming into sharp focus at Northcote Town Hall for Day 4 of development. As we approach our first public reading, we are gearing up for the ACF Boost 2026: your donations will be matched dollar for dollar up to 5k. [This project] is supported through the Australian Cultural Fund. Support the journey here: link in bio.
Presented by Tayo Tayo Collective in association with fortyfivedownstairs. MR BIG is supported by the City of Melbourne Arts Grants and through the Australian Cultural Fund. MR BIG’s development was supported by Darebin Arts through the Darebin Arts Speakeasy Spare Room program and Midsumma Festival through the Midsumma presents program 2026.

The numbers are heavy. The story is necessary. 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇺🇵🇭Nearly 9 in 10 LGBTQ+ young Australians report harassment, bully...
09/01/2026

The numbers are heavy. The story is necessary. 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇺🇵🇭

Nearly 9 in 10 LGBTQ+ young Australians report harassment, bullying, or violence linked to their identity [Source: Minus18].

At the same time, surveys show around one-in-three migrants from non-English speaking backgrounds experience discrimination that undermines their sense of belonging [Source: Scanlon Foundation].

These lived realities contribute to psychological stress that data alone can’t fully capture, but stories can.

MR BIG dives into the “conditional acceptance” often faced by Trans people of colour, where love is sometimes tied to economic duty, not authentic identity. It explores the things we can’t quantify: the isolation, the family guilt, and the resilience required to keep singing.
Research confirms that shared storytelling fosters the connection we need to survive [Source: VicHealth]. MR BIG brings those stories into the room where we can confront, feel, and transform them together.

📅 Feb 7 | The Tower, Malthouse 🎟 Link in Bio

CREDITS: Presented by: Tayo Tayo Collective and Midsumma Festival
[The development of this project] was supported by Darebin Arts through the Darebin Arts Speakeasy Spare Room program.
Supported by the City of Melbourne Arts Grants.


27/12/2025

Grabe. What a year, mga kaibigan. 🔥✨

Kung may natutunan man tayo this 2025, it’s that chaos and community go hand in hand and honestly? We wouldn’t have it any other way.

We took our stories of trans joy, messy love, and neo-Filipino identity across the country this year. Bitbit ang maleta (and way too many costumes), we hit the road ready to serve.

Ang resibo?
🎭 2 Seasons 🎬 2 Shows (Chasing Dick & 6 Guys)
🏙️ 2 Cities (Naarm & Gadigal)
🤝 30+ Artist Collaborations
🎤 Numerous Panels & Speaker Gigs (We love the sound of our own voice char!)

From the loading docks of Sydney to the stages of Melbourne, we told stories that needed to be told loudly, proudly, and with that distinct TayoTayo unhinged energy. Walang preno, puro puso.

And guess what? Narinig tayo ng industry! We’re wrapping up the year with our hearts full and our trophy shelf medyo mabigat na:
🏆 1 Award 🎖️ 3 Nominations
🌟 1 Finalist Position

Maraming salamat to every single one of you who bought a ticket, shared a post, or just screamed with us in the front row. TayoTayo exists because of you. We are building this space together, one show (and one breakdown) at a time. Laban lang!

Kain muna, rest up, and hydrate. We’ve got big dreams (and big pasabog) for 2026. We will hit the ground running at Midsumma Festival for the first public staged reading of our brand new work, MR BIG aka tatay a transwoman and that tiring tune!

Ingat kayo,
TayoTayo Collective xx

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