Strangers in Between is a captivating Australian classic from the acclaimed playwright of Holding the Man. This unmissable production delves into the complexities of identity and relationships, offering a mix of laughter and tears that will leave audiences deeply moved.

Written by the talented Tommy Murphy, Strangers in Between made its debut at the renowned Griffin Theatre Company in Sydney in 2005. The play’s exceptional storytelling and heartfelt exploration of personal growth earned it the prestigious Best Play Award at the New South Wales Premiere’s Literary Awards. In 2016, it received its UK premiere at the King’s Head Theatre in London, directed by Adam Spreadbury-Maher, where it garnered critical acclaim.

Strangers in Between explores brotherhood. Shane flees his family in regional Goulburn and finds himself in Sydney’s Kings Cross. He attempts to build a surrogate family in the city. He confuses the two families. The city lover he worships is doubled and morphed with the brother he fears. Peter, an older man who is dealing with the imminent death of his elderly mother, is himself rendered maternal by the needs of runaway Shane.