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★★★★★ a work of art and perfection
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★★★★★ Disturbing and Compelling
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★★★★★ a demanding piece of theatre
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★★★★ an enrapturing performance
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★★★★ uncompromising, urgent and vital
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★★★ MEMBER is transportive, devastating. It tackles a horrific phenomenon with elegance and sensitivity, and is to be highly recommended
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★★★ MEMBER weaves a gripping tale of brutality and brokenness
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a searing drama… great writing and performances
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Description
A gripping tale of brutality and brokenness, exploring the devastating impact of Sydney's gay hate crimes during the 1970s to 1990s. Written and performed by Ben Noble, the play follows Corey, a father grappling with his own homophobia, whose journey into a gang targeting gay men exposes the darkest corners of societal prejudice. Accompanied by a musician on stage, this raw and powerful production unearths the complexities of hatred and humanity with unflinching honesty.
credits
Written by Ben Noble
Performed by Ben Noble & Duel Native/Stephen Choi
Additional words by Ro Bright, Meg Courtney, Björn Deigner, Dan Giovannoni, Elise Esther Hearst & Finegan Kruckemeyer
Directed by David Wood
Lighting by Bronwyn Pringle
Awards/nominations
ARCH & BRUCE BROWN PLAYWRIGHTING AWARD FOR BEST PLAY (2nd Prize)
OFF FEST AWARD UK NOMINATION Best Production
LONGLISTED FOR THE BRIGHTON FRINGE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
production history
2025 San Francisco International Arts Festival (live musical accompaniment by Duel Native/Stephen Choi)
2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Gilded Balloon (new production with live musical accompaniment by Simone Seales, lighting by Katharine Williams, Set & Costume Design by Ryan Webster, Stage Managed by Finley Dickins)
2019 Glasgow Viewing - The Old Hairdressers (new production with live musical accompaniment by Simone Seales)
Sydney Production
2006 Sydney Mardi Gras, Blue Moon Festival (Directed by Casey Gould, Design by Jacob Battista, Orginal Lighting Design by Lisa Mibus adapted by Georgia Rann, Sound design by Coleman Grehan, Stage & Production Managed by Gerogia Rann, Images by Luke Cadden)
Original Production
2004 La Mama (Directed by Casey Gould, Design by Jacob Battista, Lighting by Lisa Mibus, Sound design by Coleman Grehan, Stage Managed by Daniel Barca, Images by Luke Cadden)