Larrikins

This performance is presented as part of the VCA Master of Theatre (Writing) Festival 2026.

Written by Holland Brooks, Directed by Nina Mountford

One decisive night at the Frankston community baths uncovers the underbelly of neo-Nazism in suburban Melbourne. Larrikins is a scathingly contemporary investigation of Australia's far right, asking: In the face of unfathomable horror, can one person make a change?

Credits

Writer: Holland Brooks
Director: Nina Mountford
Dramaturg: Lily Willmott

Duration

This performance will run for approximately 90 minutes. Any latecomers will be admitted at the discretion of Front of House.

Content Information

This performance contains discussions of Abduction, violence, references to Nazi and neo-Nazi ideology including racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, and LGBTQIA+ discrimination.

Venue Information

This event takes place in Studio 4, located in the Dodds Street Performing Arts Building. Please meet Front of House in the foyer on the ground floor. Studio 4 is then accessible via the stairs or lift.

Image: Last Judgement by Pieter Huys 1553/54

Read more about the Master of Theatre (Writing) graduates presenting this season.

Holland Brooks (they/them) is a versatile, award-winning emerging writer, technical stage/production manager and lighting designer with a Bachelor in Performing Arts (Performance Making) from WAAPA. Holland’s work explores the intersections of class consciousness and trans/queerness in Australia. They are excited to challenge the idea of what is ‘stageable’ and ‘possible’ in live performance. Holland’s debut play, Unnatural, was nominated for six Performing Arts WA Awards including Outstanding New Writing, Outstanding Contemporary Performance and Best Independent Production. Recent writing credits include Unnatural (Writer, TBRT, 2024), Poison Control (Writer, Elbow Room & Darebin Speakeasy, 2026). Upcoming writing includes Undying, a sci-fi triptych for flatpack theatre co (2026-2027).

You can find more projects and contact details at hollandbrookscreative.com.au.

I would first like to extend my deepest thanks to Raimondo Cortese, Emily Sheehan, and Chris Mead for seeing the potential in my work and challenging me to go forever deeper. Thank you to Lily and Nina, whose tireless work on this project has allowed it to blossom beyond my wildest dreams. My thanks and endless love to Marli, for their unwavering kindness, patience, political steadfastness and unofficial couch-dramaturgy. Thank you, dearest reader of this program, for coming out today to hear this new work-in-progress. Finally, and most importantly, thank you to the comrades fighting to end capitalism, oppression and genocide at home and across the world, even when it feels insurmountable. We have a world to win.

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TICKET PRICE

Free. Registrations required on Humanitix.

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PARKING 

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ACCESSIBILITY 

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