Em Rusciano Finally Chose Herself. And Everything Changed

Are you cutting a fringe? Hiring skip bins to throw away the whole house? Taking up a sneaky cig habit? Thinking about casually walking out of your life and into a new one? Yes. We know you are. So we’ve brought in the Patron Saint of midlife reckonings, Em Rusciano, for a special episode on just this. Em Rusciano has spent her life being impressive. Winning, performing, achieving and making herself indispensable to everyone around her. Then came the moment in her 40’s when she realised - she couldn’t do it anymore. She wouldn’t do it anymore. In this stunningly honest conversation, Em tells us why blowing up your life can sometimes be the only way to save it. She talks about the hidden cost of over-functioning, and the uncomfortable truth about boundaries; you will lose people over them. And that’s ok. Plus, the small acts of midlife rebellion bringing Em back to herself. Em’s turned it all into an incredible new live show, Addicted to Love. It’s touring nationally; and we’re heading along to the Brissie show! Find ticket details below! BRISBANE | 22nd AUGUST | QPAC https://www.qpac.com.au/whats-on/2026/em-rusciano-addicted-to-love CAIRNS | 30th AUGUST | TANKS ARTS CENTRE https://www.ticketlink.com.au/ticketlinkEvents/cabaret/cairns-festival-2026-em-rusciano-addicted-to-love NEWCASTLE | 4th SEPT | CIVIC THEATRE https://civictheatrenewcastle.com.au/what-s-on/all-shows/em-rusciano-addicted-to-love THIRROUL | 5th SEPT | ANITA’s THEATRE https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/em-rusciano-tickets/artist/1946105 MELBOURNE | 18th SEPT | PALAIS THEATRE https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/em-rusciano-tickets/artist/1946105 SYDNEY | 19th SEPT | STATE THEATRE https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/em-rusciano-tickets/artist/1946105 PERTH | 26th SEPT | HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/em-rusciano-tickets/artist/1946105