A Scorpion's Tale is a rehearsed reading presented by Baggage Productions as part of Gasworks' Open Studio series, which hands the Studio Theatre over to independent Melbourne artists on the last Monday of each month. The one-hour show follows actors Saara and Rupert as they begin rehearsals for a new play, only for a surprise visit from the playwright — and a director with a habit of unauthorised rewrites — to set off a chain of events, including a mysterious offstage accident. Presented through Baggage Productions' Project Draft V2 initiative, the reading gives audiences an early look at new Australian writing before it's fully staged, and offers independent theatre-makers a chance to test material in front of a live crowd. It suits anyone curious about how new theatre gets developed, or fans of comedic whodunits looking for something a bit different. Tickets are $20, the show runs for around 60 minutes, and the Studio Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with Companion Card tickets available by contacting the Gasworks front desk directly.