Dynamo

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

Written by Harrison Mills, Directed by Ada Hale

Infantile and fantasy-prone party entertainer Jack is barred from inheriting father Frank’s business, driving him to build a rival institution. In his pursuit to become successful, Jack spirals into a space where lies and highs keep the dream alive

Credits

Writer: Harrison Mills
Director: Ada Hale
Dramaturg: Alexander Andrews
Additional Dramaturgy: Annabelle Wemyss

Duration

This performance will run for approximately 110 minutes. Any latecomers will be admitted at the discretion of Front of House.

Content Information

This performance contains discussions of alcohol and drug use, violence, misogyny and sexual assault.

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.

Harrison Mills (He/Him) is a writer and dramaturg based across Queensland and Victoria. His practice revolves around taking high-concept ideas and filtering them through a provocative, silly lens. His thematic interests revolve around memory, family dynamics, and hedonism. Previous programs that Harrison has undertaken include ATYP’s Fresh Ink and Camp Counterpilot in 2025, La Boite Theatre’s Assembly in 2024, theatrePunk Co’s Babypunk in 2023 and Backbone Youth Art’s Ensemble in 2020. He interned for Playlab Theatre in 2025. He was the inaugural recipient of theatrePunk Co.’s Babypunk commission for ‘PASHUN!’ Harrison holds a Bachelor of Advanced Humanities (First Class Honours) from the University of Queensland in 2024.

I would like to acknowledge Raimondo Cortese, Emily Sheehan, Chris Mead, and the additional guest lecturers whose notes and insight helped to refine Kings to its current version. Thank you for your wisdom and guidance to help me grow in this profession. I would like to acknowledge the dramaturgy i received from Alexander Andrews and Annabelle Wemyss, and Ada Hale's direction. Thank you for the offers and different perspectives to fully transform this work from the scribbles of a madman I would like to extend thanks to my fellow VCA stream - Holland Brooks, Jan Dayop, Roby D'Ottovi, Pauline Sherlock and Sofia Viegas. Thank you for pushing each other to actualise our different projects, and to uncover our individual voices. It's been fun. And lastly, to both my family up in Brisbane and down here in Vic -Dyson's, O'Brien's, Cahill's (oh my) - thank you for your generosity and kindness for my time here. Words can't describe how healing it's been.

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TICKET PRICE

Free. Registrations required on Humanitix.

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PARKING 

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