30 Aug — 9 Sep
Unconditional
Brisbane Festival, Brisbane Powerhouse and Playlab Theatre Present
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?
A Playlab Theatre Production. Playlab Theatre and this project are supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. This project has also been supported by the Creative Sparks Fund which is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council to support local arts and culture in Brisbane. Unconditional is a Playlab Theatre commission developed through the organisation’s Playwright-in-Residence program.
Image by Justine Walpole and Seán Dowling
Seán Dowling - Playwright/Cast
Cameron Hurry - Playwright/Cast
Brian Lucas - Director
Ian Lawson - Dramaturg
Bill Haycock - Designer
David Walters - Lighting Designer
Brady Watkins - Sound Designer
Production Partners
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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)
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
Auslan interpreted events
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How to get there
Underground Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse ›
119 Lamington St,
New Farm QLD 4005