Modern love story playing at BMI

THE Ballarat National Theatre’s production of Geoffrey Nauffts’ Tony Award-nominated play Next Fall will hit the stage at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute this weekend.

Described as a compassionate, unflinching and deeply human story about love, faith, and the things unplannable, the show is directed by Matthew Henderson.

It will have a limited run of five performances only.

The drama follows the five-year relationship between Adam, a neurotic, witty atheist in his mid-30s; and Luke, a devout Christian actor in his 20s, who hasn’t come out to his conservative family.

There are four chances left to catch the limited run of Next Fall.

When a sudden accident leaves Luke in a coma, Adam finds himself thrust into an unfamiliar world, surrounded by Luke’s family, and forced to confront the secrets, beliefs, and choices that have defined their relationship.

Set in New York, Next Fall forces audiences to confront the truths, secrets, and contradictions that define their lives and relationships.

Henderson, whose previous credits include the BLOC Music Theatre productions of Rent and Mamma Mia, brings his own sensitivity and insight to the piece.

“Next Fall asks big questions about faith, love, and how we communicate across our differences,” Henderson said.

“I was drawn to this play because it doesn’t preach – it listens. It’s sharp, poignant, genuinely funny and opens a conversation about love, loss, faith and family, and it does so with a lightness of touch that leaves you thinking long after the curtain falls.

“I am thrilled to bring this contemporary American work

to Ballarat audiences and showcase this powerhouse cast.”