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"
"Sharp... and thoroughly believable"
"Achingly beautiful"
"Phenomenal"
"Incredible... should not be missed!"
"A wholly universal and timely story"
"How gay men actually feel... a brilliantly authentic piece"
"Passionate and poignant"
"★★★★"
Event & ticketing details
Accessibility
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 directionsTrain
Sandringham line to PrahranTram
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 PremiereWARNINGS
Full Frontal Nudity, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Coarse language, Theatrical Haze, Mature Themes