We opened a show last night...

15 in the cast; a team of creatives almost equal to that; months in development and rehearsal; a story that encompasses human trafficking, Handel’s Messiah, and Christmas; 2 directors; a drowning, a cathedral, a forest, a ball, a burial, a hanging, and a glorious redemption; 672 sound and Lx cues; a score that includes woodkid’s Run Boy Run and original composition from Nate Edmondson; so much lighting gear that we’re moving and clearing road cases every day; an eye watering costume budget; 2 photographers; partnerships with Oz Harvest & Smith Family

It’s been sold out previews and extraordinary responses:

“Holy shit! Do yourself a favour and go see Coram Boy at KXT. What a phenomenal piece of theatre. I am in awe of what this amazing cast created. Congrats to all!”

“Grab a ticket to this fabulous show before it sells out! Epic, powerful, spine-tingling, gut wrenching!”

“This entire beautiful production made me laugh, captivated me, made me lose track of how much I cried, still shaking after I left. I have not shed as many tears like that in a show in a long time.It is a privilege, to see shows like this”

Reviews will come and they will be what they are. We think there should be more big ambitious heartfelt shows that grab your heart and squeeze tight. Especially now, when we begin to celebrate a season that many may be unable to enjoy.

At its core Coram Boy asks us to care for those most in need with a love and generosity that can be hard to find in an increasingly cynical world. We’ve got a giving tree in the KXT foyer. Bring along a new toy or book and we’ll send it off to the Smith Family. Or carry in a can and we’ll deliver it to Oz Harvest. Or bring a few extra $$ and we’ll pop a present under the tree for someone who might not otherwise have a gift to open on Christmas morning

“...maybe no one else will be as moved like me, or maybe people will be more moved than me. But wouldn’t you want to share in witnessing something that has such a capacity to move others”