JOY Drive

10 May 2023

Stage Premiere of “Loaded” – Chris Tsiolkas’ debut novel

Performing Arts

Almost 30 years ago, Christos Tsiolkas’ debut novel Loaded painted a portrait of a young man who is restlessly searching for himself in opposing worlds. To this day, the story resonates with migrant and queer communities as a reminder that you are not alone.  Ari (Danny Ball, A Beginner’s Guide to Grief) is 19 and unemployed—he doesn’t want to be gay and he doesn’t want to be Greek. He doesn’t want to be anything. Drawn by the alluring pulse of Collingwood’s gay clubs, he finds an escape, and a family in the form of drag queens and one-night stands. First adapted as the award-winning 1998 film Head On, then reimagined as an audio adaptation in 2020, Loaded takes the mainstage with director Stephen Nicolazzo (Looking for Alibrandi) joining writers Dan Giovannoni and Christos Tsiolkas (Merciless Gods) to present Ari’s anarchic odyssey that sees him travel the four corners of Melbourne.

We chat to the Director – Stephen Nicolazzo.

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24 Dec 2024

Anthony Smith: Mental Health during Christmas and new year festivities

Health, Kids & Family, LGBTIQA+ Community, Mental Health, Psychology, Relationships, Self-Help

The holidays are often called 'the most wonderful time of the year,' but they can also bring stress, anxiety, and ...

19 Dec 2024

Dr Verity Truelove: Apps and Road Safety

Law, Personal Safety, Technology, Travel

Navigation apps are great for working out the best way to navigate, but they also play a role in road ...

19 Dec 2024

Tim Hunter: Kultcha

Society & Culture

Find out what’s on Melbourne with Tim Hunter. In this podcast, Tim talks about: - One Day in September – ...