Schedule of Upcoming Shows
PAST & CURRENT SHOWS
Seven shots ring out in the silence of Victoria’s rolling Barrabool Hills. As the final recoil echoes through the paddocks, a revered sheep-breeding dynasty comes to a bloody and inglorious end.
Almost three decades later, from the bucolic majesty and snobbery of the Western District, to the bleak and loveless underworld of orphanages, stables, homeless shelters and gay beats, the web of secrets and lies that led to this bizarre and seemingly motiveless murder spree are finally unravelled.
Bubo is a proud, strong and stoic gorilla. The pride of the Zoo. Its main attraction. Visitors come in waves to gaze upon his majesty and mystic.
But when a series of chilling events tarnish his unblemished reputation, drastic measures must be used to win back the public’s favour.
Season: Melbourne
Do you remember the panic attack you had the first, and only, time you fisted someone? Gavin does. And it was hilarious.
Having tackled bullying and body image, language, and love, acclaimed queer artist Gavin Roach has caved into demand and is finally offering up a more “happy” and “fun” show. This surely will not end well.
“Roach’s skill as a storyteller is exhibited in full in this solo show. The writing is clever, witty, and bounces sharply from moment to moment, allowing us to witness the intricacies of Roach’s struggle with alcohol abuse and anxiety as part of a greater web of his life up until now. Roach brings this writing to life with absolute ease, balancing delightful moments of comedy amongst darker truths.” - Theatre Travels
Season: Melbourne & Sydney
Image: Ali Choudhry
It’s his birthday. It’s George’s birthday. Well was. Yesterday, it was his birthday. 42. He’s 42 years old. And god does he feel it. His wife keeps him young though, Peggy, and the girls. His girls. He’s got two little girls. Little ratbags more like. But he loves them. Can’t imagine a life without them.
But tonight, on his birthday, he will come face to face with the brutal hand of fate and confront the unknown that we all fear…death.
Season: Melbourne.
Image: Helen Rofe
Gavin can’t sing. Well, maybe. He sometimes hits the notes. Rarely though. He’s tone deaf and has no concept of pitch. Nor does he have any appealing vocal quality.
But dammit, that’s not going to stop him from trying.
A celebration of one man's limitations and his yearning to take to the stage and share with an audience the songs that have touched his soul. And other places.
Season: Melbourne
There is a world between worlds. A place where reality and dreams exist. A space that time forgot. An escape from this world into the next. Somewhere where we can revisit our treasured memories and keep a hold of what we have lost. A universe of longing and loss, of happiness and sorrow.
Season: Melbourne
The Measure of a Man will stare into the heart of one man‘s sexual anxieties and pull out the kinds of stories much LGBTI theatre shies away from — stories often shrouded in embarrassment or shame.
“This one person show captured the audience from the start and time disappeared quickly as Gavin carried the audience through this intimate journey and exploration of masculinity filled with light-hearted and unrestrained humorous moments to deeply darker shades of experience with other human beings.” - OUTinPerth
Seasons: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Prague, and Dublin.
Image: Stephen Gregory
Beyond Priscilla: The Play sees Daniel Witthaus' acclaimed book take to the stage, bringing to life the LGBTI stories of regional and rural Australia. This energetic adaptation offers audiences a unique insight into how homophobia has manifested across our social landscape, some twenty years after Priscilla hit the silver screens.
“Like a bumpy road trip to an interesting destination, it’s an uneven ride but a worthwhile journey. “ - AustralianStage
Season: Melbourne
Millions of words are spoken each day but for some there are words that cannot be said. I Can't Say The F Word is a humorous yet deeply personal insight into how just one word can have a profound and lasting impact on an individual's identity.
“This show is destined to open hearts and minds to the power of words and the struggles of the ‘different’.” - OUTinPerth
Season: Melbourne, Perth and Wellington.
Image: George Popov
Felix can’t sleep, nursing a bottle of cheap wine and staring at the roof wondering where his choices are leading him, and whether after all, he might find out “where do babies come from when you don’t have a womb?”
“This is an interesting work that addresses real concerns of queer communities as societies the world over progress and become more inclusive.” - Suzy Goes See
Season: Sydney, Melbourne and Wellington.
Image: Stephen Gregory
Felix has a date, a real one! It may have been a year since the last one, but Felix is determined to take those first shaky steps outside his trusted smartphone app and answer the age-old question, “what does one do on a date besides having sex?”
“An impressive one man performance that holds the audiences attention with charm and honesty.” - OUTinPerth
Seasons: Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Hobart, Adelaide, Perth, Edinburgh and Wellington.
Image: George Popov