An ATYP Original
An ATYP Original
An ATYP Original
An ATYP Original
Straight Panic
Straight Panic
by
Lachlan Parry
Platforming
Lachlan Parry, Lily Hayman & Esha Jessy
A very gay comedy about very straight people in the strange far-off land of early 2000s Sydney.
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SEASON 2026
16 June
16 June
–
27 June
27 June
Straight Panic
A very gay comedy about very straight people in the strange far-off land of early 2000s Sydney.
Straight Panic
A very gay comedy about very straight people in the strange far-off land of early 2000s Sydney.
Straight Panic
A very gay comedy about very straight people in the strange far-off land of early 2000s Sydney.
Straight Panic
A very gay comedy about very straight people in the strange far-off land of early 2000s Sydney.
The frazzled staff of Myer George Street anticipate an ill-timed visit from their General Manager. A particularly fraught annual gathering for The McLaren Family Olympics takes place without their patriarch, who is otherwise disposed. And three befuddled boys on Cronulla Beach, in December 2005, question...everything.
Lachlan Parry puts the hysteria in hysterical in this frenzied and biting comedy – a triptych of silliness and satire.
If you think it’s the gays who are prone to histrionics, you might want to think again.
2026 Dates
Tue 16 Jun – Sat 27 Jun
2026 Dates
Tue 16 Jun – Sat 27 Jun
2026 Dates
Tue 16 Jun – Sat 27 Jun
2026 Dates
Tue 16 Jun – Sat 27 Jun
Venue
Venue
Venue
Venue
Pricing
$30 – $35
Pricing
$30 – $35
Pricing
$30 – $35
Pricing
$30 – $35
Duration
70 mins (no interval)
Duration
70 mins (no interval)
Duration
70 mins (no interval)
Duration
70 mins (no interval)
Age & Content Warnings
Recommended for 18+
Includes coarse language, homophobic language, and discussion of racial discrimination.
Age & Content Warnings
Recommended for 18+
Includes coarse language, homophobic language, and discussion of racial discrimination.
Age & Content Warnings
Recommended for 18+
Includes coarse language, homophobic language, and discussion of racial discrimination.
Age & Content Warnings
Recommended for 18+
Includes coarse language, homophobic language, and discussion of racial discrimination.
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Presented by the Australian Theatre for Young People with support from Purple Tape Productions
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Lachlan Parry, Lily Hayman and Esha Jessy
Hear from The Artists
Lachlan Parry, Lily Hayman and Esha Jessy
Hear from The Artists
Lachlan Parry, Lily Hayman and Esha Jessy
Hear from The Artists
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Ticketing Information
Performance dates, times & pricing
Ticketing Information
Performance dates, times & pricing
Ticketing Information
Performance dates, times & pricing
Ticketing Information
Performance dates, times & pricing
★
Straight Panic crashes into The Popsy, our fresh black box space. Capacity? A tiny 50 seats. Blink and you’ll miss it.
Ticket Prices
$35 – General Admission
$30 – Previews
Ticket Prices
$35 – General Admission
$30 – Previews
Ticket Prices
$35 – General Admission
$30 – Previews
Ticket Prices
$35 – General Admission
$30 – Previews
Location
Location
Location
Location
Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue(s)
Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue(s)
Accessibility Info
Wheelchair accessible venue(s)
Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue(s)
Dates | Times |
|---|---|
Tue 16 Jun | 7pm (Preview) |
Wed 17 Jun | 7pm (Preview) |
Thu 18 Jun | 7pm (Opening Night) |
Fri 19 Jun | 7pm |
Sat 20 Jun | 5pm |
Mon 22 Jun | 7pm |
Tue 23 Jun | 7pm |
Wed 24 Jun | 7pm |
Thu 25 Jun | 7pm |
Fri 26 Jun | 7pm |
Sat 27 Jun | 5pm (Closing Night) |
Acknowledgements
ATYP would like to thank Montague Basement & KXT On Broadway for supporting the original development of this work.
ATYP would like to thank Montague Basement & KXT On Broadway for supporting the original development of this work.
ATYP would like to thank Montague Basement & KXT On Broadway for supporting the original development of this work.
ATYP would like to thank Montague Basement & KXT On Broadway for supporting the original development of this work.
Cast & Creatives
Discover the artists behind this production
Cast & Creatives
Discover the artists behind this production
Cast & Creatives
Discover the artists behind this production
Cast & Creatives
Discover the artists behind this production
Lachlan Parry
Playwright
Playwright
Lachlan Parry
(
he/him
)
While in London, Lachlan wrote and co-directed Three Sisters at the Marylebone Theatre. He has written for sketch comedy, most notably A Queer is Born. His second play, How to Win a Plebiscite (and Tennis) was featured in NIDA’s 2022 Festival of Emerging Artists. A member of ATYP’s 2022 National Studio, he was selected for the 2023 Intersection Festival with Violet, and continued with ATYP as a 2023 Fresh Ink participant.
Lily Hayman
Director
Director
Lily Hayman
(
she/her
)
is a writer, director and producer on unceded Dharawal land and co-founder of Purple Tape Productions, championing new Australian work led by women and gender diverse creatives. Her directing includes The Future Show, [YOUR NAME], Dignified Exit, Party Girl, Stop. Drop. And Listen and Expiration Date. Recent credits include Brisbane Festival, Associate Director on Naturism (Griffin), Assistant Director on DUST, and Creative Producer for Voxstep.
Tyler Fitzpatrick
Stage Manager & Lighting Designer
Stage Manager & Lighting Designer
Tyler Fitzpatrick
(
she/her
)
is a stage and production manager, producer and lighting designer based on Gadigal land who has worked for Griffin, Milk Crate, Merrigong, NTofP, STC/La Boite, CAAP and Belvoir. She won an STA Award for Moon Rabbit Rising and has toured internationally. With Lily Hayman, she co-runs Purple Tape Productions, creating bold, gender diverse-led theatre and upcoming works for Belvoir 25a and Griffin’s 2026 Lookout Season.
Esha Jessy
Cast
Cast
Esha Jessy
(
she/her
)
is a South Asian Australian actor born and raised in Perth and a 2024 graduate of NIDA’s BFA Acting. Since graduating, she has appeared in staged readings for Sydney Theatre Company, as well as productions of Amber, Babyteeth and Crotchless. She made her screen debut in Ghosts Australia (Network 10/Paramount+). Her work spans stage and screen, reflecting a growing career in contemporary Australian storytelling.
Rebecca Massey
Industry Mentor
Industry Mentor
Rebecca Massey
(
she/her
)
is an Australian film, television, and theatre actress. She is best known for her comic roles as Beverley in Utopia, and as Lucy Canon in Chandon Pictures. She has worked in leading roles with major theatre companies nationwide such as The Sydney Theatre Company, Belvoir St Theatre, Bell Shakespeare Company, State Theatre Company of SA, and Griffin Theatre.
George Kemp
Dramaturg
Dramaturg
George Kemp
(
he/him
)
is an emerging writer based on Gadigal land in Sydney. He is a graduate of Charles Sturt University and has a Masters from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London. In 2024, George was accepted into The Faber Academy, during which he wrote his first novel SOFT SERVE, to be published by UQP in February 2026.
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
Producer
Producer
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
(
he/him
)
is a proud Wiradjuri man, award-winning director, producer, and arts leader. Holding a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from NIDA, Ryan has collaborated with prominent companies such as Sydney Theatre Company, Darlinghurst Theatre Company, Moogahlin Performing Arts, Opera Australia, Art Gallery of NSW and NAISDA Dance College. Career highlights include: Director for Fidelio (Opera Australia development), Cloudstreet (Lane Cove Theatre Company, Best Director Nominee); Dramaturg for The Visitors (Sydney Theatre Company); as a Producer, Ryan has earned 2 Imagine awards.
Lachlan Parry
Playwright
Playwright
Lachlan Parry
(
he/him
)
While in London, Lachlan wrote and co-directed Three Sisters at the Marylebone Theatre. He has written for sketch comedy, most notably A Queer is Born. His second play, How to Win a Plebiscite (and Tennis) was featured in NIDA’s 2022 Festival of Emerging Artists. A member of ATYP’s 2022 National Studio, he was selected for the 2023 Intersection Festival with Violet, and continued with ATYP as a 2023 Fresh Ink participant.
Lily Hayman
Director
Director
Lily Hayman
(
she/her
)
is a writer, director and producer on unceded Dharawal land and co-founder of Purple Tape Productions, championing new Australian work led by women and gender diverse creatives. Her directing includes The Future Show, [YOUR NAME], Dignified Exit, Party Girl, Stop. Drop. And Listen and Expiration Date. Recent credits include Brisbane Festival, Associate Director on Naturism (Griffin), Assistant Director on DUST, and Creative Producer for Voxstep.
Tyler Fitzpatrick
Stage Manager & Lighting Designer
Stage Manager & Lighting Designer
Tyler Fitzpatrick
(
she/her
)
is a stage and production manager, producer and lighting designer based on Gadigal land who has worked for Griffin, Milk Crate, Merrigong, NTofP, STC/La Boite, CAAP and Belvoir. She won an STA Award for Moon Rabbit Rising and has toured internationally. With Lily Hayman, she co-runs Purple Tape Productions, creating bold, gender diverse-led theatre and upcoming works for Belvoir 25a and Griffin’s 2026 Lookout Season.
Esha Jessy
Cast
Cast
Esha Jessy
(
she/her
)
is a South Asian Australian actor born and raised in Perth and a 2024 graduate of NIDA’s BFA Acting. Since graduating, she has appeared in staged readings for Sydney Theatre Company, as well as productions of Amber, Babyteeth and Crotchless. She made her screen debut in Ghosts Australia (Network 10/Paramount+). Her work spans stage and screen, reflecting a growing career in contemporary Australian storytelling.
Rebecca Massey
Industry Mentor
Industry Mentor
Rebecca Massey
(
she/her
)
is an Australian film, television, and theatre actress. She is best known for her comic roles as Beverley in Utopia, and as Lucy Canon in Chandon Pictures. She has worked in leading roles with major theatre companies nationwide such as The Sydney Theatre Company, Belvoir St Theatre, Bell Shakespeare Company, State Theatre Company of SA, and Griffin Theatre.
George Kemp
Dramaturg
Dramaturg
George Kemp
(
he/him
)
is an emerging writer based on Gadigal land in Sydney. He is a graduate of Charles Sturt University and has a Masters from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London. In 2024, George was accepted into The Faber Academy, during which he wrote his first novel SOFT SERVE, to be published by UQP in February 2026.
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
Producer
Producer
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
(
he/him
)
is a proud Wiradjuri man, award-winning director, producer, and arts leader. Holding a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from NIDA, Ryan has collaborated with prominent companies such as Sydney Theatre Company, Darlinghurst Theatre Company, Moogahlin Performing Arts, Opera Australia, Art Gallery of NSW and NAISDA Dance College. Career highlights include: Director for Fidelio (Opera Australia development), Cloudstreet (Lane Cove Theatre Company, Best Director Nominee); Dramaturg for The Visitors (Sydney Theatre Company); as a Producer, Ryan has earned 2 Imagine awards.
Lachlan Parry
Playwright
Playwright
Lachlan Parry
(
he/him
)
While in London, Lachlan wrote and co-directed Three Sisters at the Marylebone Theatre. He has written for sketch comedy, most notably A Queer is Born. His second play, How to Win a Plebiscite (and Tennis) was featured in NIDA’s 2022 Festival of Emerging Artists. A member of ATYP’s 2022 National Studio, he was selected for the 2023 Intersection Festival with Violet, and continued with ATYP as a 2023 Fresh Ink participant.
Lily Hayman
Director
Director
Lily Hayman
(
she/her
)
is a writer, director and producer on unceded Dharawal land and co-founder of Purple Tape Productions, championing new Australian work led by women and gender diverse creatives. Her directing includes The Future Show, [YOUR NAME], Dignified Exit, Party Girl, Stop. Drop. And Listen and Expiration Date. Recent credits include Brisbane Festival, Associate Director on Naturism (Griffin), Assistant Director on DUST, and Creative Producer for Voxstep.
Tyler Fitzpatrick
Stage Manager & Lighting Designer
Stage Manager & Lighting Designer
Tyler Fitzpatrick
(
she/her
)
is a stage and production manager, producer and lighting designer based on Gadigal land who has worked for Griffin, Milk Crate, Merrigong, NTofP, STC/La Boite, CAAP and Belvoir. She won an STA Award for Moon Rabbit Rising and has toured internationally. With Lily Hayman, she co-runs Purple Tape Productions, creating bold, gender diverse-led theatre and upcoming works for Belvoir 25a and Griffin’s 2026 Lookout Season.
Esha Jessy
Cast
Cast
Esha Jessy
(
she/her
)
is a South Asian Australian actor born and raised in Perth and a 2024 graduate of NIDA’s BFA Acting. Since graduating, she has appeared in staged readings for Sydney Theatre Company, as well as productions of Amber, Babyteeth and Crotchless. She made her screen debut in Ghosts Australia (Network 10/Paramount+). Her work spans stage and screen, reflecting a growing career in contemporary Australian storytelling.
Rebecca Massey
Industry Mentor
Industry Mentor
Rebecca Massey
(
she/her
)
is an Australian film, television, and theatre actress. She is best known for her comic roles as Beverley in Utopia, and as Lucy Canon in Chandon Pictures. She has worked in leading roles with major theatre companies nationwide such as The Sydney Theatre Company, Belvoir St Theatre, Bell Shakespeare Company, State Theatre Company of SA, and Griffin Theatre.
George Kemp
Dramaturg
Dramaturg
George Kemp
(
he/him
)
is an emerging writer based on Gadigal land in Sydney. He is a graduate of Charles Sturt University and has a Masters from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London. In 2024, George was accepted into The Faber Academy, during which he wrote his first novel SOFT SERVE, to be published by UQP in February 2026.
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
Producer
Producer
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
(
he/him
)
is a proud Wiradjuri man, award-winning director, producer, and arts leader. Holding a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from NIDA, Ryan has collaborated with prominent companies such as Sydney Theatre Company, Darlinghurst Theatre Company, Moogahlin Performing Arts, Opera Australia, Art Gallery of NSW and NAISDA Dance College. Career highlights include: Director for Fidelio (Opera Australia development), Cloudstreet (Lane Cove Theatre Company, Best Director Nominee); Dramaturg for The Visitors (Sydney Theatre Company); as a Producer, Ryan has earned 2 Imagine awards.
Lachlan Parry
Playwright
Playwright
Lachlan Parry
(
he/him
)
While in London, Lachlan wrote and co-directed Three Sisters at the Marylebone Theatre. He has written for sketch comedy, most notably A Queer is Born. His second play, How to Win a Plebiscite (and Tennis) was featured in NIDA’s 2022 Festival of Emerging Artists. A member of ATYP’s 2022 National Studio, he was selected for the 2023 Intersection Festival with Violet, and continued with ATYP as a 2023 Fresh Ink participant.
Lily Hayman
Director
Director
Lily Hayman
(
she/her
)
is a writer, director and producer on unceded Dharawal land and co-founder of Purple Tape Productions, championing new Australian work led by women and gender diverse creatives. Her directing includes The Future Show, [YOUR NAME], Dignified Exit, Party Girl, Stop. Drop. And Listen and Expiration Date. Recent credits include Brisbane Festival, Associate Director on Naturism (Griffin), Assistant Director on DUST, and Creative Producer for Voxstep.
Tyler Fitzpatrick
Stage Manager & Lighting Designer
Stage Manager & Lighting Designer
Tyler Fitzpatrick
(
she/her
)
is a stage and production manager, producer and lighting designer based on Gadigal land who has worked for Griffin, Milk Crate, Merrigong, NTofP, STC/La Boite, CAAP and Belvoir. She won an STA Award for Moon Rabbit Rising and has toured internationally. With Lily Hayman, she co-runs Purple Tape Productions, creating bold, gender diverse-led theatre and upcoming works for Belvoir 25a and Griffin’s 2026 Lookout Season.
Esha Jessy
Cast
Cast
Esha Jessy
(
she/her
)
is a South Asian Australian actor born and raised in Perth and a 2024 graduate of NIDA’s BFA Acting. Since graduating, she has appeared in staged readings for Sydney Theatre Company, as well as productions of Amber, Babyteeth and Crotchless. She made her screen debut in Ghosts Australia (Network 10/Paramount+). Her work spans stage and screen, reflecting a growing career in contemporary Australian storytelling.
Rebecca Massey
Industry Mentor
Industry Mentor
Rebecca Massey
(
she/her
)
is an Australian film, television, and theatre actress. She is best known for her comic roles as Beverley in Utopia, and as Lucy Canon in Chandon Pictures. She has worked in leading roles with major theatre companies nationwide such as The Sydney Theatre Company, Belvoir St Theatre, Bell Shakespeare Company, State Theatre Company of SA, and Griffin Theatre.
George Kemp
Dramaturg
Dramaturg
George Kemp
(
he/him
)
is an emerging writer based on Gadigal land in Sydney. He is a graduate of Charles Sturt University and has a Masters from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London. In 2024, George was accepted into The Faber Academy, during which he wrote his first novel SOFT SERVE, to be published by UQP in February 2026.
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
Producer
Producer
Ryan Whitworth-Jones
(
he/him
)
is a proud Wiradjuri man, award-winning director, producer, and arts leader. Holding a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from NIDA, Ryan has collaborated with prominent companies such as Sydney Theatre Company, Darlinghurst Theatre Company, Moogahlin Performing Arts, Opera Australia, Art Gallery of NSW and NAISDA Dance College. Career highlights include: Director for Fidelio (Opera Australia development), Cloudstreet (Lane Cove Theatre Company, Best Director Nominee); Dramaturg for The Visitors (Sydney Theatre Company); as a Producer, Ryan has earned 2 Imagine awards.