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AFTERGLOW TO RECEIVE ITS AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

brett | Supporting our community since 2004 Brandon Haagenson And Patrick Reilly In Afterglow New York Production C Mati Gelman

S. Asher Gelman’s international hit play AFTERGLOW is heading down under for its highly anticipated Australian premiere! AFTERGLOW will play at Melbourne’s Chapel off Chapel from 30 January and at the Eternity Playhouse, Sydney from 26 February.

The stellar cast of three comprises Julian Curtis (Gaslight, Cock, Dance Academy), gold medal winning Olympic diver Matthew Mitcham (Strangers in Between, Jock Night, The Pool) and Matthew Predny (Titanique, Avenue Q, Kinky Boots).

Julian Curtis Square 1 — brett | Supporting our community since 2004 Julian Curtis

When Josh and Alex, a married couple in an open relationship, invite Darius to share their bed for a night, a new and intimate connection is ignited. As all three men come to terms with their individual definitions of love, loyalty, and trust, relationships are challenged and futures are shaken. AFTERGLOW is a raw, funny and sensual exploration of polyamory, commitment, and modern love.

“I couldn’t be more excited to be bringing AFTERGLOW to Australia!,” said writer/director S. Asher Gelman. “What began as an attempt to make sense of a painful chapter involving my own experience with loving more than one person has fundamentally altered the course of my life, and continues to do so. AFTERGLOW doesn’t provide any answers; instead, it asks questions about both our individual and collective relationships to love, loyalty and trust, and I truly cannot wait for Aussie audiences to experience this labour of love, now nine years in the making.”

Matthew Mitcham Square — brett | Supporting our community since 2004 Matthew Mitcham

“Funny and sensual” ★★★★ – Queer Guru

“Achingly beautiful” ★★★★ – Everything Theatre

“Passionate and poignant” ★★★★ – Revstan

“Incredible… should not be missed!” ★★★★ – Theatre Reviews

After its critical success Off-Broadway and a season which ran for 18 months, and productions around the globe, AFTERGLOW now brings its modern, intimate exploration of desire, honesty and connection to Australian audiences!

For more information please visit the play’s website

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AFTERGLOW

Playwright/Director/Choreographer S. Asher Gelman
Lighting Designer Jamie Roderick
Set Designer Ann Beyersdofter
Producer Midnight Theatricals

SEASON DETAILS

MELBOURNE

Venue:             Chapel Off Chapel, Little Chapel Street, Prahran
Dates:              30 January – 21 February
Performance Times: Mon-Thurs 7:30pm, Fri-Sat: 6:30pm & 9:30pm, Sun 5pm
Tickets:            $69 (Transaction fees may apply)
Bookings:        chapeloffchapel.com.au

SYDNEY

Venue:             Eternity Playhouse, Burton Street, Darlinghurst
Dates:              26 February – 22 March
Performance Times: Tues-Thurs 7:30pm, Fri-Sat: 6:30pm & 9:30pm (or 2pm & 7pm 28 Feb only), Sun 5pm
Tickets:            (Transaction fees may apply)
Bookings:        www.afterglowtheplay.com.au

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