Concrete Playground

Back in the days of dripping and blackout, when good times were rationed and families huddled together in the same bed, it was a very special treat to sit by the wireless and catch up on the latest soap-dramas and mystery thrillers. Sadly, when television reared its visible face, the masses flocked away from dear old Aunty and the radio drama became a cultural goody saved for the likes of Radio National.

Now the times, they are a changing, because suddenly everyone's plugging devices into their brain boxes so as to drown out the roar of the outside world and the radio drama has become a viable, massively consumable medium once again.

You're all invited to witness the birth of one such giant, edible piece of airwave: the comical tales of the town Pullamawang and its efforts to secede from Australia and become the mighty nation of Tripolis. Written and voiced by Gen Y members of the local comedy and performance scene, The Day Before the Day Before Tomorrow will launch by recording its virgin episode in front of a live audience at Fox Studios.

Yes, that's right, if not for anything else this event is a must for anyone who wants their obnoxious giggling recorded on a laugh track for the benefit of future generations.