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Trent Dalton’s Love Stories

27 Feb - 8 Mar

Get ready to fall in love all over again.

Adapted for the stage by Tim McGarry
Additional writing and story by Trent Dalton and Fiona Franzmann
Directed by Sam Strong

The latest smash-hit stage adaptation of Trent Dalton’s best-selling book Love Stories, sold-out Brisbane Festival in 2024, playing to more than 20,000 ecstatic audience members. Now it starts its national tour here in Wollongong for a strictly limited two-week season.

A father prepares himself for the day he lets go of his daughter’s hand. A young man breaks up with his girlfriend so they can both follow their dreams. A grandmother dreams of seeing her grandson’s face. Inspired by a personal moment of profound love and generosity, bestselling author Trent Dalton spent two months in 2021 gathering stories on his sky-blue 1960s Olivetti typewriter, on a prominent street corner in Brisbane’s CBD. Speaking to Australians from all walks of life, he asked them one simple thing: ‘Can you please tell me a love story?’

With acclaimed playwright Tim McGarry and the creative team behind the smash-hit page-to-stage adaptation of Boy Swallows Universe, Dalton’s vignettes are lovingly adapted into a whirlwind production, merging candid performances from a stellar cast and cine-theatre that will make you fall in love all over again. Critics and audiences agree – this is not to be missed!

Reviews

  • It dives into the chaos of love – the joy, the pain, the laughter, the heartbreak... sending you back to the streets feeling just a little more alive - The Guardian
  • In a time when we need joy more than ever, Love Stories lifts the spirit.’ - Arts Hub

Creatives

Additional Writing Trent Dalton and Fiona Franzman
Adaptor Tim McGarry
Director and Dramaturg Sam Strong
Choreographer and Movement Director Dr Nerida Matthaei
Associate Director Ngoc Phan
Set and Costume Design Renée Mulder
Lighting Design Ben Hughes
Video Design and Cinematographer Craig Wilkinson
Composition and Sound Design Stephen Francis

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