FootyBoy

“Hands”
Written by David Blue & Art Walsh
Directed by Natasha Pearson, David Blue & Art Walsh
Presented at State Theatre Centre of WA as part of ‘State of Play’ for Perth FRINGE WORLD 2025

2025 WINNER - FRINGE WORLD Blaz Award
2025 Finalist - FRINGE WORLD Martin Sims Award

“The mixed-gender football team is led by the confident captain Hands, played by Alice Schlipalius. Her character brings mental health and spirituality into the locker room. Her comedic timing is effortless, with expertly delivered laughs that didn’t hog the spotlight.” - Magazine 6000

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“The various games are all acted out in remarkably athletic symbolic fashion. These are four performers who know how to move, and their displays are beautiful to watch.” - Theatre Reviews Perth

“The four-person, mixed-gender footy team radiates energy, their athletic choreography seamlessly incorporating classic footy moves—kicking, handballing, shepherding, look-away handpasses—enhanced by music and striking slow-motion sequences.” - Fringe Feed

“I was impressed that every single one of those theatre kids could throw a pigskin so well.” - Magazine 6000

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