Marx & Venus
(25 x 5 minute comedy drama series)
When newly single Marx and serial socialiser Venus wind up sharing a flat, they find themselves dealing with more than they bargained for. Starring Bryce Youngman and Rhoda Lopez.
Behind the Scenes
Marx and Venus is a series of short television situation dramas based around two characters developed by Geoffrey Atherden of Mother and Son and Grassroots fame. Marx and Venus character monologues were posted on the SBS website and a call for scripts was announced with a staggering response. Over 1700 writers from all over Australia - some well-known, others who had no previous screen writing experience brought to life the characters of Marx and Venus. Taylor Media enlisted screenwriter Ron Elliot (AFI and Logie nominated writer) in the role of script editor and in collaboration with SBS selected the final 25 scripts.
The series features flat-mates John Marx (Bryce Youngman) and Venus Hoy (Rhoda Lopez) - and the trials and tribulations they face sharing a flat. The creative team headed by Sue Taylor in an Executive Producer role, and supported by Ian Booth, Francesca Strano and Natalie Bell as Producers went into the production mid 2006.






