Cairns Festival 2024 | Fourteen by Shannon Molloy
CPAC Theatre
The year is 1999 and Shannon has a secret. Shannon Molloy is a year 9 student at an all-boys rugby-mad Catholic school in regional Queensland, with a secret that no one can ever find out. Shannon is gay.
Based on the best-selling memoir by award-winning journalist Shannon Molloy, Fourteen is the inspirational true story of growing up gay in central Queensland, transformed into a powerful must-see theatre production by nationally acclaimed shake & stir theatre co.
Set to a nostalgic mixtape of 90s bangers from all your faves, from Shania Twain to The Spice Girls, Fourteen addresses the trials and tribulations of growing up with honesty, humour and heart. Equal parts uplifting and heartrenching, we follow Shannon in a year of self-discovery set amidst a backdrop of torment, bullying and betrayal – not just at the hands of his peers, but by the adults who were meant to protect him.
This moving coming-of-age memoir about adversity and tragedy is also a story of resilience, hope and hilarity – thanks to the love of a group of close-knit friends, a fiercely protective family, an extraordinary mother and… S Club 7.
So press play on your discman, lose yourself in a pumping 90s pop remix and take a technicoloured trip back to your teens. This is Fourteen.
CREDITS:
Adaptors | Nelle Lee, Nick Skubij with Shannon Molloy
Director | Nick Skubij
Creative Producer | Ross Balbuziente
Set Designer | Josh McIntosh Costume Designer | Fabian Holford
Lighting Designer | Trent Suidgeest
Sound Designer | Guy Webster
Choreographer | Dan Venz
Intimacy Director | Michelle Miall
Fight Director | Tim Dashwood
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
Originally co-produced with QPAC and Brisbane Festival.
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- When
- Fri 23 Aug
- Venue Opens
- 6.30pm
- Doors open
- Show time
- 7.30pm
- Interval
- Duration
- 1 hr 30 mins
- Supporting Act
- Rating
- PG - Parental Guidance
- Seating
- Reserved
- Food
- Antipasto Boards | Gourmet Pies, Sausage Rolls, Hot Dogs & Toasties | Bar Snacks
- Bar
- Full Bar & Barista Coffee
- Companion Card
- Yes
- Ticket collection
- The venue’s box office is accessible from door open time for ticket collection, or if you have any questions
- Seating Plan
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Warnings
Haze, Smoke, Strobe effects & Loud music
This play contains strong coarse language, mature themes, simulated violence, simulated drug use, depictions of sexual abuse and references to suicide.
Brief lockout for latecomers.
Group Bookings 10+ To purchase more than 10 tickets and receive 1 complimentary ticket, please call Ticketlink on 1300 855 835 to make your group booking