Filter by
Qtopia Sydney

The Will To Be

Where
301 Forbes St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Australia
Qtopia Sydney - The Substation
When

Tuesday 25 June 2024 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm Wednesday 26 June 2024 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm Thursday 27 June 2024 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm Friday 28 June 2024 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm Saturday 29 June 2024 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Cost

Adult: $42Concession: $38

An award-winning solo show by Mark Salvestro, exploring forbidden love in 1960s Australia, laced with the words of Shakespeare.

A University Office, 1962: homosexuality is illegal. Junior lecturer William O’Halloran has been dismissed from his probationary position. His secret is out.

As he packs up his beloved belongings, William recalls the defining decisions that have led him to this moment. But time is ticking away. His wife Lola is due to arrive any minute. And the curtain is soon to rise on the student union production of Romeo and Juliet.

Shakespeare’s tale of star-crossed lovers isn’t the only forbidden love story on campus. And the leading man knows this all too well…

The Will To Be is an exploration of Australia’s queer history, societal shame, and a defiant cry to speak truth to power.

Winner of a Best Theatre Weekly Award at the 2020 Adelaide Fringe.

“A masterful performance.” – Stage Whispers

“An absolute must see… an astounding piece of theatre.” – Australian Arts Review

★★★★★ “Completely enthralling, and devastatingly romantic…” – Adelaide Theatre Guide

★★★★½ “A spell-binding solo performance…" – The Barefoot Review

Creative Team

  • Writer, Performer, Producer: Mark Salvestro

  • Directors: Sarah Hallam & Phoebe Anne Taylor

  • Set Designer: Carmody Nicol

  • Costume Designer: Oliver Ross

  • Sound Designer: Steve Carnell

  • Photo credit: Sare Clarke

Contact event organiser

Qtopia Sydney

Advertisement

More events in Community & causes

Laneway Cinema at The Rocks

Laneway Cinema at The Rocks

Free films every Wednesday in The Rocks' iconic surrounds.
Today 7pm to 9pm
KGV lunch futsal competitions

KGV lunch futsal competitions

Enter a social or corporate futsal team in this regular competition in The Rocks.
Today 11.30am to 2.30pm
Picnic at Hanging Rock

Picnic at Hanging Rock

Some of Australia’s finest young theatremakers take on a potent Australian mystery.
Today 7.30pm to 8.55pm
Seniors social group

Seniors social group

Meet new people and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, knit or crochet, and a chat each week
Today 10am to 12pm
Slay Wednesdays

Slay Wednesdays

See Sydneys hottest up and coming performers at this drag competition
Today 10pm to 11.55pm
4000 Miles

4000 Miles

A landmark of contemporary American theatre and an uplifting take on the generation gap.
Today 7.30pm to 9pm
Afternote: In the Shade of Cinema

Afternote: In the Shade of Cinema

Explore the history of movie theatres in Yamaguchi, Japan, and the latest work by video artist Nobuhiro Shimura
Today 10am to 6pm