POEMS OF A TRANSSEXUAL NATURE
POEMS OF A TRANSSEXUAL NATURE
A new play on the reckless escapades of a transmasc with a god complex and his first time on country.
Have a wild, raunchy time with this new comedy work written and performed by Cynda Beare, with the help of the QUAKtheatre collective.
He chose the name Apollo because he is as hot as the sun. Lost in a reckless hypersexual haze, blending into big city Naarm, locking up memories of a blurry Queensland childhood, what happens when this young brotherboy goes to country for the first time and confronts what really matters? This poetic romp asks the questions: Are you allowed to be a man-hating trans man? Do twenty-three year olds already know everything? Are you still blak if you've never used keens curry powder? Is having heaps and heaps of really depraved sex a healthy way to distract from the crippling weight of all this grief? Enjoy rainforest poetry, burlesque, and a whole lot of laughs in this sexy blak take on coming of age.
The development of this project was supported by La Mama Theatre's 2025 Residency Program and Melbourne Theatre Company's Cybec Electric.
Writer, Director: Cynda Jace Beare
Lighting Designer: Lana Rosalea
Sound Designer: Emma Holgate
Set Designer: Emma Salmon
Producer: Claudia Harris
Stage Manager/Dramaturg: Taylor Reece
CREATIVE TEAM
“Lighting and sound are used effectively though, particularly the times when Apollo is feeling hot, or referencing the sun. Initially, the lighting feels searing, but by the end, it appears to take on a warmer glow, matching the acceptance that he has found within himself. ”
“Cynda’s performance is captivating, swinging effortlessly from spoken word to dance to brief moments of audience interaction. ”
PERFORMED BY
Cynda Jace Beare and Gabrielle Fallen
AWARDS AT MELBOURNE FRINGE 2025
Best Emerging Indigenous Artist Award at Melbourne Fringe for Cynda Jace Beare
Best Emerging Producer for Claudia Harris
AUDIENCE TESTIMONIALS
“Poems of a Transsexual Nature was riotous and anarchic where every element draws eloquently to the sharp, exquisite ending. A remarkable piece of theatre.”
“A heartbreaking, sexy, beautiful piece of work. Writing you will think about for a very long time for a very good reason. A must see.”
