Past Event

30 Aug — 9 Sep

Unconditional

Brisbane Festival, Brisbane Powerhouse and Playlab Theatre Present

Unconditional
Unconditional

Love never dies, it just transforms.

World Premiere

By Seán Dowling and Cameron Hurry

Two men. They flirt. They dance. They fall in love.

House. Dog. Coffee machine. Joint bank accounts.

Work. Routine. Drift. Crisis.

Intimate, poetic and de-centering, Unconditional weaves a compelling tapestry of a queer relationship between a man who identifies as gay and a person whose identity evolves during their marriage… starting as “he”, but now transitioning to “she”, which destablises their union, their belief systems, and their politics.

Each playwright writes for one character in subjective monologue, duelling monologue and dialogue. Told with humour, insight and absolute honesty, Unconditional re-examines and re-defines the nature of love and what we tell ourselves we would accept.

Is love really unconditional? Or does it have conditions like everything else?


Price

$35 - $40 + booking fee

Times

August:
Wed 30: 7:00pm
Thu 31: 7:00pm

September:
Tue - Fri: 7pm
Sat 2 Sep: 6pm
Sat 9 Sep: 3pm & 7pm

Auslan interpreted performance Weds 6 Sept 7pm

A post-show Q&A with the Cast & Creative team will follow the 7pm performance on Fri 1 Sep

Duration

90mins (no interval)

Where

Underground Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse ›
119 Lamington St,
New Farm QLD 4005

Venue info

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

Auslan interpreted events

Important Info

Lockout period once show begins.

Recommended for ages 18+

This production contains adult themes, nudity, coarse language, sexual references, conversations around transitioning/gender dysphoria, and mentions of suicide.

We understand the themes in this work may be triggering for some people. If you or someone you know needs information or support, these organisations are here to help:

Q Life: 1800 184 527
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Lifeline: 13 11 14

You can also contact the following support organisations online:
Black Rainbow
Open Doors Youth Service
Transcend Australia

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Told with raw emotion and sharp wit, Unconditional is a rich portrait of a marriage in which two people are navigating a major change in their relationship without losing each other or themselves.

Limelight

[The monologues] are powerful, and frequently very funny. This is Dowling’s professional acting debut, but you wouldn’t know it.

Brisbane Times

★★★★


#Artists

Seán Dowling

Seán Dowling

Seán debuts professionally in 'Unconditional'. A multifaceted artist, she's collaborated on Counterpilot's projects and served Brisbane's major arts organizations, ranging from Brisbane Festival to emerging theatre companies.

Cameron Hurry

Cameron Hurry

Cameron Hurry, a neuroqueer actor and writer, has a rich theatrical background including performances in 'Grand Horizons' and 'The Lonesome West,' and film appearances in 'Boy Swallows Universe' and 'Young Rock.'

Ian Lawson

Ian Lawson

Ian Lawson, an award-winning Director and Dramaturg, and Artist Director/CEO of Playlab Theatre, has concentrated on new Australian work for over 20 years.

Bill Haycock

Bill Haycock

Bill has designed over 170 plays, ballets, operas, and more. Notably, he designed judicial robes for Australia's High and Federal Courts. From 2005-2011, he headed design at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.

David Walters

David Walters

David is a distinguished Lighting Designer with 40 years of experience in Australia and Iceland. Celebrated for lighting his 100th show for Queensland Theatre, his work has toured widely, and he's been awarded the ABF Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.

Brady Watkins

Brady Watkins

As a versatile sound professional, Brady has worked as a Composer/Sound Designer, Sound Consultant, Sound Operator, and Associate Sound Designer for prestigious theatre companies.


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How to get there

Underground Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse ›
119 Lamington St,
New Farm QLD 4005

Getting there

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