An ageing shop owner, a savvy twenty-something, a jaded drag queen and a straight Inner West couple spend an evening in an adult store.

Once a haven for Sydney’s lost souls, today “French Letters” is an adult store in decline. Sales are down, gentrification is up, and store owner Robbie is on the verge of selling to developers. Thrust together one evening, a band of unlikely friends discover that they may have more in common than it first appears (ulterior motives aside). Sometimes it takes stepping outside of your comfort zone to find the community you’ve been looking for.

The world premiere of French Letters and Leather Cleaner explores the commodification of queer spaces without taking itself too seriously. This is a farce, after all.

Writer Laurent Auclair
Director Sean Landis
Producer Emily Henderson
Executive Producers Madeleine Gandhi and Sean Landis
Set & Costume Designer Soham Apte
Lighting Designer Aron Murray
Sound Designer Sam Cheng
Assistant Director & Props Clay Crighton
Stage Manager & Assistant Lighting Designer Alex Bryant
Dramaturg Rowan Brunt
Intimacy Coordinator Sasha Landis
AV Matthew Miceli Photography

Kris Robbie Wardhaugh
Charmaine Kayla-Rose De Sousa
Andy Marty Quinn
Santi Mat Oldaker
Robbie Dennis Clements

Special Thanks Em Small, Millsya Theda, Sarah Carroll, Shopfront Arts, Adult Smart, Sam Martin, Isla Mowbray, Peter Landis, Tom Fahy, Tess Williams, and SB&W Foundation

Performing at KXT – Kings Cross (244-246 William St, Potts Point NSW 2011)

Friday 10 February 7:30pm (preview)
Saturday 11 February 7:30pm (preview)
Sunday 12 February 5:00pm (preview)
Wednesday 15 February 7:30pm (opening night)
Friday 17 February 7:30pm
Saturday 18 February 7:30pm
Sunday 19 February 5:00pm
Tuesday 21 February 7:30pm
Wednesday 22 February 7:30pm
Friday 24 February 7:30pm

Previews (10, 11, 12 Feb) $30
Concession $35
General $45

KX Hotel has full lift access for those with mobility needs, and all-genders bathroom facilities.

KXT is located at 224-246 William St, Potts Point 2011. The venue does not have parking onsite, out front for drop off or pick up, but there is space to pull over on Victoria St on which the venue is one the corner off. There are bus options available on Darlinghurst Road and Kings Cross Station close by.

”Like a glass of bubbly; fun, light, effervescent - but with a kick” - Theatre Red

”Bursting with integrity” - Sydney Arts Guide

”Impeccable” - Theatre Thoughts

”Brilliant” - Arts Wednesday

“Hilarious, punchy and touching” - Honi Soit

”Made perfect for its time and place” - Theatre Ins and Outs

”A play about hope” - Theatre Travels