Australian Gothic meets queer revolution. 

A child discovers a two-headed goat.

A mother gives birth to a squid.

A teenager inherits the spirit of an ancient lake creature.

A preteen sells their disabled sibling’s heartbeat to fetishists on the dark web.

A famous writer becomes a snail.

A priest-in-training resurrects Jesus. He’s real, He’s really here, and He’s really, really hot.

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And we haven’t even touched the weird stuff yet.

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Unnatural unravels the transformative experience of queerness by traveling through six journeys of metamorphosis. From the Eldritch to the evangelical, Holland Brooks’ playwrighting debut rips open the Australian Gothic to paint a visual story of queer reckoning, redemption, and reclamation.

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Sometimes the experience of queerness demands a haunted house. 

Notable Reviews

"Holland has undoubtedly hit a home run with Unnatural, a beautiful yet freaky blend of fantastical, gothic storytelling. Holland’s poetic style of writing sings throughout this show —we’re welcomed into these stories and easily become captivated. I felt comfortable in this space, in the hands of these storytellers and creatives, as they crafted this highly original and outlandish show." Magazine 6000

"Unnatural, while not for everyone, pushes the envelope of modern contemporary theatre, and if you take a peek inside you might find truly tender and intimate work... It’s not straightforward, it’s not simple, but it is definitely worth seeing." Theatre Reviews Perth

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"Unnatural is a bold, haunting debut play from Brooks, full of unearthly delights tenderly told by a group of individuals that teems with uncommon talents." Perth Arts Live

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