22 - 26 September
SELKIE
Written by Finn O'Branagáin
Directed by Kurtis Laing
A tale of the sea — about the bodies we claim, and the ones taken from us.
Nearly one Australian woman is killed each week. One in four Australian women have experienced emotional abuse. One in six have experienced physical or sexual violence.
Selkie is a gripping two-hander that reimagines an ancient Celtic myth through a feminist, contemporary lens. At once lyrical and brutal, it examines consent, ownership, and the suffocating weight of assimilation. Both domestic love story and allegory of oppression, the play pulls audiences into a claustrophobic world where safety and freedom are in constant tension.
Blending myth, dark humour, and raw intimacy, Selkie resonates with urgent relevance. It speaks to anyone who has felt trapped, silenced, or othered, holding up a mirror to the ways we repress, exploit, and cage those we claim to love.
Cast and Creative Team
Production Company: Good Time Theatrics
Playwright: Finn O'Branagáin
Director & Producer: Kurtis Laing
Assistant Director/Producer: Laila Chesterman
Movement Choreographer: Josie Stanger-Jones
Lighting Designer: Luna Ng
Sound Designer: Matthew Forbes
Stage Manager: Charlotte Jones
Intimacy Coordinator: Rhiannon Bryan
Cast (of 2): Josh Hammond (Séan), Celeste Cortez Davis (Rónnad)
This listing is updated as cast/creatives are confirmed in the lead-up to the production, and if there are changes to the team.
Dates + Ticketing
Season: 22/09 - 26/09
Times: Mon 7pm, Tues-Sat 9.15pm
Ticket Prices:
General Admission: $27.50 + Fringe fee + booking fee
+ SELKIE is offering an allocation of complimentary tickets to First Nations peoples. Please contact Virginia at boxoffice@oldfitztheatre.com.au to claim.
Approximate Run Time: 60 minutes
Content Warnings: This production of Selkie contains mature themes, including references to sexual violence, coercion, and trauma. It also explores gender, identity, and the complexities of consent. The work contains coarse language and adult subject matter, and may not be suitable for all audiences.