Penpals - A New Queer Musical | At The Loading Dock

Set in Australia in 1997, 'Penpals' follows the story of Callie and Pearce - two young women on opposite coasts who find a deep connection despite the distance between them.

Assigned as penpals through a school program, the two come to realise that their feelings have grown into much more than friendship. But how can they be sure that the other feels the same way?

From the tingles of first love to the inevitable gay panic and all that comes after, this new musical will have you laughing and crying as it explores the heart and heartache of young queer relationships.

Script, Music & Lyrics by Megan Robinson
Based on an original concept by Megan Robinson and Sarah Campbell

Content warnings: Audiences are advised that ‘Penpals’ follows a queer coming-of-age story and contains themes of homophobia and rejection. It includes mentions of drugs and alcohol, family dysfunction, and the use of explicit language.

Presented by The Little Big Theatre Co.

CAST

Callie - Megan Robinson

Pearce - Danika Rojas

Levi - Toby Rowe

Rory - Danielle Lorzano 

Olive - Rhiannon Lidbury

Mr Jacobs - Damien Noyce

Jai - Nikolas Zielinski 

Swings -
Piper Farrell (Callie, Pearce) 

Brea Macey  (Rory, Olive)

Ethan Malacaria (Levi, Mr J, Jai) 

PRODUCTION TEAM

Producer: The Little Big Theatre Co

Director: Sarah Campbell

Musical Director: Hazel Alexander

Key Creative: Megan Robinson 

Production Assistant: Georgia Togher 

Stage Manager: Jemma Sproul

Technical Directors: Micah Heazlewood & Sharelle Frazer

SWING PERFORMANCES:

Saturday 26th October 3:00pm - The role of Callie will be played by Piper Farrell, the role of Olive by Brea Macey and the role of Mr J by Ethan Malacaria.

Wednesday 30th October 8:00pm - The role of Pearce will be played by Piper Farrell, the role of Rory by Brea Macey and the role of Levi by Ethan Malacaria.

Thursday 31st October 7:00pm - The role of Callie will be played by Piper Farrell.

Wednesday 6th November 7:00pm - The role of Jai will be played by Ethan Malacaria.