Photographs by Madeline Bannenberg
John has a boyfriend but he’s just met the girl of his dreams and he’s going to have to choose. Hearts are on the line and everyone’s ready for a fight in Mike Bartlett’s razor-sharp comic drama.
Winner of a 2010 Olivier Award, Bartlett’s play on the ruthless pursuit of happiness has been an international sensation and is the break-through work from the writer of Doctor Foster, King Charles III and Love, Love, Love among many others. First seen in 2018, Beng Oh’s critically acclaimed production is back with the original cast for a new season at fortyfivedownstairs.
“Beng Oh’s production … is exemplary … The acting is uniformly excellent. A challenging, thought provoking and very interesting work.” – Stage Whispers
“Refreshing and brave” – Theatre People
writer – Mike Bartlett
director – Beng Oh
with – Matthew Connell, Scott Gooding, Shaun Goss and Marissa O’Reilly
set and costume design – Emily Collett
sound design – Tom Backhaus
30 January to 10 February 2019
Fortyfivedownstairs
45 Flinders Lane
Melbourne VIC 3000
Originally produced by Baker’s Dozen Theatre at The Stables, Meat Market