Become the One

When Noah captures the attention of Tom, a celebrated AFL player nearing the end of his career, sparks immediately fly. But as the season progresses and their relationship grows, questions around identity, sexuality and our devotion to hyper masculinity begin to surface, forcing us to consider what happens to love when good intentions and patience aren’t enough anymore.

A mainstage love story featuring vibrant queer characters at its heart, it is less interested in exploring why an AFL footballer is yet to come out, and more concerned with why same-sex partners of AFL players (who statistically have to exist) continue to accept it. This is what theatre is all about.

Winner of the 2018 Midsumma Playtime Staged Readings Event for new queer writing, this smart, sexy and challenging world premiere explores the true meaning of bravery, and what it might take – as both a lover and a high profile sportsman – to become the one.

Produced by Lab Kelpie

Writer Adam Fawcett

Director Lyall BrooksWith Chris Asimos & Henry Strand

Composition & Sound Design Tom Backhaus

Lighting Design Benjamin Morris

Stage & Production Management Tanje Ruddick Promo image Pier CarthewNudity | Coarse language | Smoke/haze Show: 7.30pm (70 minutes, no interval)

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