ON Friday, October 13, the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) will welcome TV, film and comedy star, Damian Callinan for a nostalgic and intimate performance set in Post WWII Melbourne.

Winner of a Best Comedy Weekly Award at Fringe World Perth this year, ‘Double Feature’ is a brand-new show that brings to life a (mostly) true story.

HPAC service manager, Amanda Hurley, said Damian is an incredible storyteller and performer.

“In ‘Double Feature’ he manages to hook you in with moments both vulnerable and humorous, charming and heart-warming,” she said.

“Whether you love classic 1940s films and music, you have an interest in World War II or you’re just a fan of Damian’s comedy, this will be a phenomenal evening.”

In ‘Double Feature’, three-time Barry Award nominee Damian Callinan mines a surprise discovery of his mother’s 1946 diary, creating a cinematic, romantic romp through post-WWII Melbourne.

However, her diary poses more questions than it does answers. With suitors lining up for 19-year-old Kathleen Purcell, will Jack Bowlen ever get the Canadian Two Step right? Will Ron Rogan keep his hands to himself? But most importantly for Damian’s very existence, will she notice the dapper fly boy who has just returned from active service?

His mother’s charming journal is hilariously contrasted with his father Adrian’s retirement diary that bookends his parent’s loving relationship and sadly, reveals the tragedy that brought it to an end.

The creator and star of the Netflix hit film ‘The Merger’ uses his powerful gift for storytelling to cast his parents in a funny and poignant double feature of love and loss.

With ‘The Merger’ continuing to kick goals, a Silver Medal at the Australian Podcast Awards, the acclaimed release of his debut fiction book Weird School (Penguin Random), and a swathe of recent TV guest roles including Rosehaven, Spreadsheet, Why Am I Like This and the Great Emu War - Callinan is at the top of his game.

The stage will be transformed into an intimate cabaret style setting for a backstage “PACked Stage gig” starting at 7.30pm on Friday, October 13.

Actress Kate Mulvany said of the performance: “Utterly brilliant. What a work of gorgeous humanity. I needed that. The world needs that. I’m awestruck.”

Tickets are available from hamiltonpac.com.au or via the box office with special prices for seniors, concession card holders, those under 30 and students.