An ordinary life. An extraordinary heart.

As Justin’s heart breaks, so does his mind. Haunted by the memory of his first love’s demise and unable to see the emergence of a new one, he mines the debris of his world in search of hope. Hope to live and hope to love again.

How do you end six years of life? Six years of love?
A premiere production written and directed by Justin Nott (“utterly mesmerising” – Myron My, MyMelbourneArts), Variations or Exit Music is an autobiographical elegy for queer love. A deeply personal play that will give you hope in the dark.

‘This show is unimaginable and it is a blessed relief to see edgy independent theatre that provokes critical thinking and contains great production value’ – Weekend Notes (on Human_Error)

Written & Directed by Justin Nott

Set & Costume Designed by Eloise Kent

Sound Design by Edwin Cheah

Musical Composition by Danni A. Esposito

Creative Producer Nicole La Bianca

Dramaturge Bridget Mackey

Performed by Patrick Livesey, Lachlan Martin, Kurt Pimblett & Yuchen Wang

Image by Skye Sobejko