"I would love to know how many trigger warnings I'd have to put at the start of my play," says writer Kevin Barry, laughing. This highlights the evolving norms of theatre regarding audience advisories.
Are representation and resemblance their own mandate of heaven? Or, as Jordan Tannahill's Prince Faggot puts it, what would happen if, just a few steps down the line of inheritance, there were a guy who loved being a little bitch in bed?
It was surreal, says Martin. Someone sent me a photo and I thought: I'm keeping that. As a little Australian, I'm still surprised to make a living out of this crazy career.
The play captures the spirit of rebellion and resilience among a marginalized community, bringing to life the events at Compton's Cafeteria that preceded the Stonewall Riots.
Dormer emphasizes how the delay in playing Anna Karenina allowed her to grow as a person and mother, enriching her performance and understanding of the character.