Bollywood comes to Griffin—sort of.

About

In Australia, we like ‘em blonde and bronzed. In India, it’s ‘fair and lovely’. What happens if you’re stuck in between?

John Green is an Anglo-Indian Australian actor who dreams of being cast in his favourite soap, ‘Bondi Parade’. The problem is, his coloured contacts can’t hide the fact that his skin is more brown than white. Meanwhile, his skin bleaching mum, Bronwyn, is adamant that he should be procreating with a blonde, white Aussie woman to rid the family of any sign of their ethnic heritage. You guess who he falls in love with.

This very funny play by actor (and Bollywood leading-man) Nicholas Brown and comedian Sam McCool tells a universal tale of identity, cultural assimilation and bleaching your bits.

Contains coarse language, adult themes and sexual themes. Recommended for ages 15 and up.

Cast & Creatives

Director & Dramaturg Shane Anthony
Set & Costume Designer Tobhiyah Stone Feller
Lighting Designer 
Christopher Page
Producer
Bali Padda
Stage Manager
Lauren Tulloh 
With 
Katie Beckett, Nicholas Brown, Vivienne Garrett, Julie Goss, Sam McCool, Bishanyia Vincent

Performance Times

Previews 30 November, 1 December
Season 3 – 17 December
*No performance on Thursday 15 December

Performance Times
Monday – Saturday 7pm
Saturday 17 December 2pm & 7pm

Run Time
120 minutes including interval

Reviews

“Its refreshing approach makes for exciting theatre… The cast is wonderfully accomplished, and tremendously likeable.” Suzy Wrong, Suzy Goes See

“In challenging ideas about colour and culture, the playwrights have created a broad channel to navigate the rips and reefs of political correctness and the submerged perils of prejudice… The target is definitely hit.” Richard Cotter, Australian Stage

“This productions’ greatest strength is the synergy of the cast, and the infectious passion they have for the story.” Ann Foo, ArtsHub

“This work has the passion of authenticity that reflects the lived experience of both these writers’ lives – their Australian Indian experience. That they still have a sense of humour about it all is why the work is especially arresting. It has a cultural generosity.” Kevin Jackson

Blog Posts

10 minutes with Nicholas Brown from 'Lighten Up'

18.11.16

Griffin’s last indie show for 2016, Lighten Up, is currently in rehearsal. This very funny play by actor Nicholas Brown and comedian Sam McCool tells a universal tale of identity, cultural assimilation and bleaching your bits. As we move closer...

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10 Minutes with Sam McCool

29.11.16

Griffin’s last indie show for 2016, Lighten Up, is just around the corner. This very funny play by actor Nicholas Brown and comedian Sam McCool tells a universal tale of identity, cultural assimilation and bleaching your bits. This is Sam McCool,...

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