Blue

Blue is a touching and beautiful exploration of a young person’s journey through grief, loss, mental well-being and young adulthood, making its Queensland debut at La Boite from May 16-June 1, 2024.

Following its premiere season at Belvoir as part of Sydney Festival 2023, Blue is a tender and exquisite monologue written and performed by Logie Award-winner, Thomas Weatherall (Heartbreak High). Blue marks the writing debut of the accomplished actor and dancer.

This bold new work is “very personal fiction”, drawn from Weatherall’s experiences as a teenager and young adult, finding his place in the world and overcoming an onslaught of emotional circumstances.

Delicately lifting the one-person play from its challenging themes with grace, fluidity and movement is director Deborah Brown, a choreographer and award-winning dancer.

When Mark moved out of home for the first time, his mum started writing him letters – just checking in, staying in touch, keeping a gentle hold on her son. Until one letter brings news no-one wants to hear.

The audience bears witness to Mark, alone in his apartment, on a quiet ordinary morning, trying to make sense of his world and navigate a way forward.

He needs to work out how to go on with the day, his studies and the fragility of living. He needs someone to hear his story and the story of his family.

Journey deep into the beauty and sadness of a young life at its new beginning.

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