You Know We Belong Together
Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA presents
You Know We Belong Together

6 Sep 2022 to 10 Sep 2022

You Know We Belong Together brings the untold stories of performers with Down syndrome to life in a heartfelt and upbeat show, inspired by performer Julia Hales' passion for the classic Australian soap opera Home and Away.

Julia Hales has watched every single episode of the Australian soap opera Home and Away since it first aired in 1988, but she’s never seen another person with Down syndrome in the cast. Julia is an artist and performer, with dreams of landing a role in her favourite show and finding love.

You Know We Belong Together is a joyful celebration of community spirit and a call for greater inclusivity from a community rarely represented on stage or screen. This live documentary has had sold-out seasons in Australia and is at once a universal story of love, loss, and friendship, and a deeply personal exploration of the frustrations and aspirations of living with Down syndrome. All set in the famous diner at Summer Bay.

“A shared, joyous experience of the rarest kind.” ★★★★ — The West Australian

“(Julia’s) passion shines through in a collaborative work that is…clever, poignant and funny.” ★★★★★ — ArtsHub

You Know We Belong Together is supported by cultural exchange program UK/Australia Season 2021-2022, an initiative of the British Council and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, made possible by PLACE programme. The tour is kindly supported by the Government of Western Australia’s Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, and the Black Swan Future Fund.

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Venue
Sydney Opera House - Drama Theatre
Session TimesTicket PricesDuration
70 minutes
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