From Thursday, May 19, visit Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres to see ‘Become The One’.
A classic romantic comedy featuring two vibrant, lovable characters at its heart, ‘Become The One’ tells the story of Noah and Tom.
When Noah captures the attention of Tom, an AFL player who is on his way to retirement, the two immediately hit it off, and sparks are sent flying.
But as their relationship blossoms over the course of the season, questions around identity and their devotion to hypermasculinity begin to surface.
The story explores why the footballer would choose to remain closeted, and why their openly gay partner would choose to accept it.
Winner of the 2018 Playtime Award for New Writing, ‘Become The One’, written by Adam Fawcett and directed by Lyall Brooks, flips the stereotype of the closeted athlete on its head and prompts audiences to think about what that journey might look like if the roles were the other way around.
‘Become The One’ will be on at Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres from Thursday, May 19. Tickets are $49. For more information or to book, call (02) 8839 3399 or visit riversideparramatta.com.au. Limited tickets available from the box office.
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.