Slap. Bang. Kiss.

SLAP. A video of 16-year-old Immi hitting a security officer goes viral. BANG. Sofia’s impassioned speech for the victims of a school shooting makes international news. KISS. In the car park of a small-town Woolies, people rally around Darby and Daniel as the boys lock lips in an attempt to set the world record for the longest kiss.

Exploring themes of activism, community and hope, director Katy Maudlin (Cybec Electric 2021) delivers a bold production of this MTC NEXT STAGE commission for the Company’s acclaimed Families and Education Program.

‘A beautifully economical and evocative use of language.’

Daily Review (on Merciless Gods)

2021 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards shortlist

Cast includes Conor Leach

Director Katy Maudlin

Set & Costume Designer Kate Davis

Lighting Designer Amelia Lever-Davidson

Composer & Sound Designer Ian Moorhead

An MTC NEXT STAGE Original

Commissioned through MTC’s NEXT STAGE Writers’ Program, supported by the donors, foundations and organisations of MTC’s Playwrights Giving Circle.

Recommended for ages 14+. This production contains coarse language, and references to gun violence and homophobia. May contain theatrical haze effects and dynamic sound.

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