Planted in the background of a royal affair, a tree dreams of growing above and beyond his humble roots. With the help of his nocturnal friend, a catchy beat and a bloodied axe, our titular tree will branch out of his comfort zone towards a life of fame. Sugar-coated with charm, wit and ridiculous fun, this all-new, all-original musical is the comedy show you never knew you needed, 'til now.

My role in pining for affection was a small one that began when my friend Dylan hit me up to create a cartoony tree costume for a little skit he planned to showcase at Monash Uni’s quant cabaret festival. The success of that soon propelled to a slot in Melbourne’s International Comedy Festival, which meant more costumes and a lot more fun.

Directed by Dylan Marshall & Earl Marrows
Lyrics & Book by Dylan Marshall
Music Composed by Earl Marrows

Sound and Lighting Designed by William Yates
Managed by Sophie Ashkanasy

Marshal & Marrows Productions for Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2018

Photography by Julia Kaddatz