By Nicholas Brown and Sam McCool

Griffin Theatre Company

In Australia, we like ‘em blonde and bronzed. In India, it’s ‘fair and lovely’. What happens if you’re stuck in between?

November 30 - December 17 2016

John Green is an Anglo-Indian Australian actor who dreams of being cast in his favourite soap, ‘Bondi Parade’. The problem is, his coloured contacts can’t hide the fact that his skin is more brown than white. Meanwhile, his skin bleaching mum, Bronwyn, is adamant that he should be procreating with a blonde, white Aussie woman to rid the family of any sign of their ethnic heritage. You guess who he falls in love with.

This very funny play by actor (and Bollywood leading-man) Nicholas Brown and comedian Sam McCool tells a universal tale of identity, cultural assimilation and bleaching your bits.

“Its refreshing approach makes for exciting theatre… The cast is wonderfully accomplished, and tremendously likeable.”

Suzy Wrong, Suzy Goes See

“In challenging ideas about colour and culture, the playwrights have created a broad channel to navigate the rips and reefs of political correctness and the submerged perils of prejudice… The target is definitely hit.”

Richard Cotter, Australian Stage

“This productions’ greatest strength is the synergy of the cast, and the infectious passion they have for the story.”

Ann Foo, ArtsHub

“This work has the passion of authenticity that reflects the lived experience of both these writers’ lives – their Australian Indian experience. That they still have a sense of humour about it all is why the work is especially arresting. It has a cultural generosity.”

Kevin Jackson

TEAM

Director & Dramaturg Shane Anthony

Producer Bali Padda

Set & Costume Designer Tobhiyah Stone Feller

Lighting Designer Christopher Page

Sound Design Busty Beats

Stage Manager Lauren Tulloh

Cast Katie Beckett, Nicholas Brown, Vivienne Garrett, Julie Goss, Sam McCool, Bishanyia Vincent