AFTERGLOW premieres in Sydney tonight

S. Asher Gelman’s international hit play AFTERGLOW will have its highly anticipated Sydney premiere tonight at the Eternity Playhouse, Darlinghurst, playing to 22 March.

The stellar cast of three comprises Julian Curtis (Gaslight, Cock, Dance Academy), gold medal winning Olympic diver Matthew Mitcham (Strangers in Between, Jock Night, The Pool) in his Australian acting debut, and Matthew Predny (Titanique, Avenue Q, Kinky Boots). Will Lonsdale (King Lear, Fatherland) is the swing.

 

 

After its critical success Off-Broadway with a season which ran for 18 months, and productions around the globe, AFTERGLOW now brings its modern, intimate exploration of desire, honesty and connection to Australian audiences! Melbourne audiences and critics raved about the production.

If you’re after a Heated Rivalry fix in the flesh, look no further” – The Age

A Gripping, uncomfortable and essential piece of queer theatre” – Standing (inn)ovation

Must-see frontrunner from this year’s Midsumma Festival” – Theatre Matters

It is a bold and thoughtful piece that invites reflection rather than judgement, leaving the audience to grapple with its questions long after the final moment.”- MelbourniseMe

I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since the final curtain.” – The Plus Ones

Don’t miss this revelatory journey into the heart of intimacy.” – Melbourne My Style

Sexy and Serious” – The Scoop

When Josh and Alex, a married couple in an open relationship, invite Darius to share their bed for a night, a new and intimate connection is ignited. As all three men come to terms with their individual definitions of love, loyalty, and trust, relationships are challenged and futures are shaken. AFTERGLOW is a raw, funny and sensual exploration of polyamory, commitment, and modern love.

Writer/director S. Asher Gelman:

I couldn’t be more excited to be bringing AFTERGLOW to Australia! . What began as an attempt to make sense of a painful chapter involving my own experience with loving more than one person has fundamentally altered the course of my life, and continues to do so.

AFTERGLOW doesn’t provide any answers; instead it asks questions about both our individual and collective relationships to love, loyalty and trust, and I’m thrilled for Aussie audiences to experience this labour of love, now nine years in the making.

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Season Details

Venue: Eternity Playhouse
Date: 26 Feb – 22 Mar 2026

For more information click HERE