Foam by Harry McDonald

1974, a public lavatory. Nicky shaves his head, watched by an older man.

Publicly, Nicky is a skinhead. And a neo-Nazi. But right now, in this place, that doesn't matter. This is not the first man Nicky has met in a public toilet, and he won't be the last…

Spanning twenty years and inspired by a true story, Foam by Harry McDonald examines the nature of identity, the failure to find it, what it means to be queer, and the consequences of right-wing extremist ideology against the backdrop of London's skinhead and gay scenes of the 1970s and 1980s.

Creative Team:

Writer: Harry McDonald

Producer & Director: Gavin Roach

Associate Director & Intimacy Coordinator: Sonya Kerr

Sound Designer: Akesiu Poitaha

Lighting Designer: Megan Heferen

Dialect Coach: Alison Benstead

Performers: Patrick Phillips, Timothy Springs, Joshua Merten and Chad Traupmann

Reviews:

"Tense and intriguing… poses complex questions about identity, ideology and indoctrination… playwright Harry McDonald skilfully, non-judgmentally interrogates our assumptions… a timely and important play’
— The Stage

‘Bleak and disturbing… Each scene plays out in tight, believable dialogue… shocking… terrifying’
— British Theatre Guide

‘Powerful, disturbing, violent and not for the faint hearted’
— ReviewsGate

Warnings:

Sexual Violence, Course Language, References to Nazi Ideology, Mature Themes, Homophobia and Staged Violence.

Accessibility: The Substation can only be accessed via a steep flight of stairs. Should you have any concerns about accessing this venue, please contact jlowrencev@qtopiasydney.com.au