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Overview

Synopsis

"Surface, surface, surface" - Bret Easton Ellis, American Psycho

Sydney. Summer. In the nightclubs, bars and cafes of the harbour city four young people are searching. But what for? Sex. Love. Friendship. Desire follows the lives of four young adults--Lara, Kate, Gerald and Patrick--caught in a web of interlocking friendships, relationships and romance. A quartet striving for some substance in an image obsessed world. When was the last time you saw a play that explored the way you feel ? Desire is that play. Sex, love or friendship - what do you want?

Show Information

Book
Alex Broun
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Mature Audiences (M)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1994
Genres
Drama, Dark Comedy
Settings
Contemporary, Simple/No Set
Time & Place
Sydney, Australia, Present Day
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
College/University, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult Characters

Context

Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Lara

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Gerald

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Patrick

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Kate

Lead

Female

Non-singer

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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher