'Love never dies, it just transforms.
'Two men. They flirt. They dance. They fall in love.
'House. Dog. Coffee machine. Joint bank accounts.
'Work. Routine. Drift. Crisis.
'Intimate, poetic and de-centering, Unconditional weaves a compelling tapestry of a queer relationship between a man who identifies as gay and a person whose identity evolves during their marriage… starting as “he”, but now transitioning to “she”, which destablises their union, their belief systems, and their politics.
'Each playwright writes for one character in subjective monologue, duelling monologue and dialogue. Told with humour, insight and absolute honesty, Unconditional re-examines and re-defines the nature of love and what we tell ourselves we would accept. Is love really unconditional? Or does it have conditions like everything else?'
Source: Playlab Theatre.
Presented at the Brisbane Powerhouse by Playlab Theatre as part of their 2023 season, during the Brisbane Festival, 30 August - 9 September 2023 (world premiere).
Director: Brian Lucas.
Dramaturg: Ian Lawson.
Designer: Bill Haycock.
Cast: Seán Dowling and Cameron Hurry.