Cremorne Theatre, QPAC


25 - 30 Aug 2025
$59

A transaction fee of $7.50 applies.

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Concession, Groups, Schools

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1 hour 10 minutes

(no interval, subject to change without notice)

Trophy Boys

A queer dark comedy about power, privilege ... and debating

It is the biggest night of Melbourne’s high school academic calendar, the Grand Finale of the Year 12 Inter-school Debating Tournament. The all-boys team from the elite St Imperium College are ready to totally annihilate their sister school rivals until ...

Played in real-time as the St Imperium team prepare their case, Trophy Boys is a queer dark comedy about power, privilege and high school debating. Using a winning combination of satire and camp, Trophy Boys interrogates the well-documented toxic masculinity, misogyny and homophobia of our elite private boys’ schools, and their prevalence in the backgrounds of those holding the highest offices in the country.


Theatre lovers should rush to see Trophy Boys, the hilarious and devastating debut play from Emmanuelle Mattana. [It] is a revelation. Catch it while you can.

- The Age

Saltburn meets Promising Young Woman ... [an] hilariously profound production.

- Time Out

[An] evisceratingly dark satire.

- Sydney Morning Herald

I felt an almost hysterical sense of mounting excitement ... Don’t miss it.

- Annabel Crabb for The Monthly

Independent theatre at its best.

- Australian Book Review

An absolute tour de force of satirical genius, Trophy Boys is an hour of indie theatre you’d be mad to miss.

- Theatre Travels

Creatives

Emmanuelle Mattana

Writer

Marni Mount

Director

Ben Andrews, Marni Mount, Emmanuelle Mattana

Production Design

Katie Sfetkidis

Lighting Designer

Ben Andrews

Sound Designer

Marcus Kelson

Technical Manager

Jo Dyer and Ben Andrews

Produced by

Ben Andrews

Photography by

Myfanwy Hocking, Leigh Lule, Gabby Seow and Fran Sweeney-Nash

Performed by


Accessibility

To book the below accessibility enhanced performances please call QTIX Group Sales: (07) 3840 7466 or email groups@qtix.com.au.

Auslan Interpreted

Sat 30 Aug 2025, 2:00 PM

Selected performances are professionally signed by Auslan interpreters.

Important Information

Warning

This show contains coarse language, adult themes and sexual references.

Age Recommendation

Recommended for ages 15+.

Accessibility at QPAC

For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by calling 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility at QPAC here .

Presented by QPAC

By Emmanuelle Mattana
A Soft Tread production in association with The Maybe Pile

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