Sam, Maddy and Connor chat with co-writer and director Kate about A Succulent Chinese Musical?! as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. For anyone slightly confused by the title, Kate breaks down what the show actually is and how one of Australia’s most iconic viral moments — the “Democracy Manifest” clip — became a full musical.

They dive into how you turn something so chaotic into a structured show, what's the narrative behind it, and what audiences can expect when they step into something that’s equal parts theatre, comedy and internet history. Plus, a little teaser of what’s in store for anyone heading along.

Presenters: Sam Kelly, Maddy Halford and Connor Deneys

Executive Producers: Ella Le Fournour and Sam Kelly

We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻

And weekends from 8:00am 📻

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Sam, Maddy and Connor chat with co-writer and director Kate about A Succulent Chinese Musical?! as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. For anyone slightly confused by the title, Kate breaks down what the show actually is and how one of Australia&rsquo;s most iconic viral moments &mdash; the &ldquo;Democracy Manifest&rdquo; clip &mdash; became a full musical.
They dive into how you turn something so chaotic into a structured show, what's the narrative behind it, and what audiences can expect when they step into something that&rsquo;s equal parts theatre, comedy and internet history. Plus, a little teaser of what&rsquo;s in store for anyone heading along.
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Presenters: Sam Kelly, Maddy Halford and Connor Deneys
Executive Producers: Ella Le Fournour and Sam Kelly
We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻
And weekends from 8:00am 📻
Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN
Email us via getcereal@syn.org.au

Shake your boxes, pour your macadamia milk and get excited because SYN's breakfast flagship is on the airwaves all through 2026.

Meet Ella, Sam, Connor, Jessica, Maddy, Matilda, Ruta and esteemed brekky guests around the table for the most important show of the day.

Out of the box Monday to Friday from 7:30am and weekends from 8:00 am on SYN 90.7FM.

Get Cereal is a SYN Media Podcast.

Shake your boxes, pour your macadamia milk and get excited because SYN's breakfast flagship is on the airwaves all through 2026.
Meet Ella, Sam, Connor, Jessica, Maddy, Matilda, Ruta and esteemed brekky guests around the table for the most important show of the day.
Out of the box Monday to Friday from 7:30am and weekends from 8:00 am on SYN 90.7FM.
Get Cereal is a SYN Media Podcast.