Two broke besties, one crumbling theatre, and feelings that definitely aren't in the script.
Lucy and Tom are best mates running a tiny, broke theatre. But when an accident forces them to shut down and Tom threatens to leave, Lucy realises she would do anything to save the theatre and keep her friend... who she might be in love with.
Acting
Sophie Henderson and Matt Whelan's chemistry is giving 'please just kiss already' energy.
Writing
Sharp Kiwi humour that actually makes artistic struggle funny, not pretentious.
Production
The theatre itself feels lived-in, messy, and weirdly cozy—perfect character in its own right.
Director
Curtis Vowell
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Curtis Vowell is part of a wave of New Zealand filmmakers normalising messy, working-class creatives on screen—no Hollywood gloss required.
The theatre location is a real struggling venue in Auckland; the cast reportedly did actual box office shifts between takes.
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