Afterglow

Image: by Mati Gelman

The climax is just the beginning

S. Asher Gelman international hit play AFTERGLOW is heading to Melbourne for its highly anticipated Australian premiere!

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. A raw, funny, and sensual exploration of polyamory, commitment, and modern love.

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) and Matthew Predny (Titanique, Avenue Q, Kinky Boots).

After its critical success Off-Broadway and productions around the globe, Afterglow now brings its modern, intimate exploration of desire, honesty, and connection to Melbourne audiences!

Credits - Afterglow

  • Playwright/Director/Choreographer - S. Asher Gelman
  • Lighting Designer - Jamie Roderick
  • Set Designer - Ann Beyersdofter
  • Producer - Midnight Theatricals 
★★★★
"Funny and sensual"
— Queer Guru
"Sharp... and thoroughly believable"
— GScene
★★★★
"Achingly beautiful"
— Everything Theatre
★★★★
"Phenomenal"
— Theatre & Tonic
★★★★
"Incredible... should not be missed!"
— Theatre Reviews
★★★★
"A wholly universal and timely story"
— London Pub Theatres
★★★★
"How gay men actually feel... a brilliantly authentic piece"
— City AM
★★★★
"Passionate and poignant"
— Revstan
"★★★★"
— Spy In The Stalls | Reviews Hub | London Theatre Reviews

Event & ticketing details

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Assistive Listening

Dates & Times

WHEN 30-31 Jan, 2-8 Feb, 11-15 Feb, 17-21 Feb | Mon-Thu 7:30pm | Fri-Sat 6:30pm & 9:30pm | Sun 5pm
DURATION 1hr 30m

Tickets

FULL $69.00
CONC $59.00
EARLY BIRD 15% off full price tickets on eligible events until 5pm 16 Dec 2025
COMPANION Companion card holders are eligible to book an additional companion ticket - please contact [email protected] to arrange
BOOKING FEE $5.25 per transaction (not per ticket) for ticket sales via midsumma.org.au or 03 9296 6600

Location

Chapel Off Chapel - The Chapel

12 Little Chapel St, Prahran

Get directions

Train

Sandringham line to Prahran

Tram

72 to stop 31 (Chapel St/Commercial Rd) | tram 78 to stop 47 (Commercial Rd/Chapel St)

Event notes

AGE GUIDELINE

18+

TARGET AUDIENCE

Gay, Bi+

INFO

Australian Premiere

WARNINGS

Full Frontal Nudity, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Coarse language, Theatrical Haze, Mature Themes

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