AUSTRALIAN OPEN

BY ANGUS CAMERON

THEATRE WORKS, MELBOURNE (2026)

★★★★★ IT’S PHENOMENAL AND DESTINED TO BE AN AUSTRALIAN CLASSIC

— THEATRE MATTERS

★★★★ AUSTRALIAN OPEN DESERVES ITS OWN PLACE IN THE TROPHY CASE OF GAY AUSSIE COMEDIES

— LIMELIGHT

★★★★ A FABULOUSLY EN POINTE SCREWBALL COMEDY, IT SWINGS IN THE CAPABLE BACKHANDS OF THIS PERFECT ENSEMBLE

— TIMEOUT

Everybody loves a grand slam.

It’s Felix’s 31st birthday, but all his parents want to talk about over dinner is his boyfriend Lucas’ loss to Rodger Federer in the American Open the night before. That is until Felix mentions that he and Lucas plan to continue their open relationship even if they decide to get married — a backhand smash that kicks off a debauched game of doubles.

AUSTRALIAN OPEN is a very modern comedy of manners that takes aim at progressive middle class values, the nature of monogamy, and what it means to love someone.