Australian Theatre for Young People
Maya Wolfe is 17, lonely, and desperate to be liked. When her school counsellor, Ms Newsome, suggests the ‘Fix Yourself!’ camp for low self-esteem teens, she soon realises things aren’t as they seem.
There she meets Bone, a rebellious returning camper with a mission, who says why fit in when you can tear the mould apart? Eager to please Ms Newsome, but feeling unexpected feelings for Bone, Maya must decide whether it’s better to fit in or join forces to take down the system. And will Bone be able to rally the troops to carry out their ambitious plan before the Love Ceremony in three days’ time?
Written by award-winning comedy writer Vic Zerbst with composer Oliver John Cameron, Converted! is a wildly funny show which celebrates queer teenagers as they learn to trust who they are while dancing to the irresistible call of the disco ball.
"[Vic Zerbst is part of] the new vanguard of Australian creatives blazing their way to the top of their fields."
– Elle Magazine
Event Details:
Dates: Friday 3rd to Saturday 25th January 2025
Duration: 2 hours, 10 minutes (with interval)
Ages: Recommended for ages 14+
Location: ATYP, The Rebel Theatre (The Thirsty Mile) Pier 2/3, 13A Hickson Road Walsh Bay Arts Precinct
Notes: A partial lockout applies – there will be a ten minute lockout to start the show. Audience will be able to enter at the close of the opening song "Fix Yourself". Please arrive early to avoid disappointment
Warnings: Converted! uses laughter to diffuse the very real and harming prejudices that impact queer and gender diverse people around the world
Warnings: This performance contains mild coarse language, flashing lights, loud music, and theatrical haze