LOCKER ROOM TALK
Presented by Holden Street Theatres Inc.
Feb 13 - March 22
The Arch
Origin: SA - SA and Fringe Premiere
Genre: Theatre
Powerful, provocative ★★★★★ verbatim political theatre about language. Harmless banter or something more?
What do men really say when women aren't in the room?
Inspired by Donald Trump's infamous “locker room talk” defence, this extraordinary piece of verbatim theatre takes audiences inside the conversations of men, exploring masculinity, power, language and the words we use when we think nobody is listening.
Drawn from real conversations with men, Locker Room Talk brings a compelling collection of voices, personalities and perspectives to the stage. Through humour, honesty, contradiction and confrontation, the characters reveal the complexities of contemporary masculinity and the often-unspoken attitudes that shape our relationships.
At times hilarious, at times deeply uncomfortable, this is not a play about attacking men. It is an invitation to listen, question and consider the power of everyday language.
Blurring the lines between harmless banter and something far more consequential, Locker Room Talk challenges audiences to consider what words really mean, who they affect and whether the things we say matter more than we think.
Bold, compelling and fiercely relevant, Locker Room Talk is theatre that sparks conversation long after the curtain falls.
Duration: 60min
Fri 13 - Sun 15 Feb: 7:30pm
Tue 17 Feb : 7:45pm
Wed 18 Feb: 11:30am
Wed 18 - 20 Feb: 7:45pm
Tue 24 - Fri 27 Feb: 7:45pm
Sat 28 Feb & Sun 1 Mar: 6:15pm
Sat 7 - Sun 8 Mar: 3:15pm
Tue 10 - Fri 13 Mar: 7:45pm
Sat 14 Mar: 6:15pm
Sun 15 Mar: 1:45pm
Sun 15 Mar: 6:15pm
Tue 17 - Wed 18: 7:45pm
Thur 19 Mar: 6:15pm
Sat 21 Mar: 3:15pm
Sun 22 Mar: 6:15pm
Preview Price: $25.00
Full Price: $35.00
VIP: $60.00
Concession: $28.00
Group (6+): $28.00
Schools Program: $15.00
BankSA Cardholder: $26.25
Fringe Member: $17.50 (2 ticket minimum)
Early Bird (30% Discount): $24.50
Pass Holder Discount: $20.00
Companion Card: $0.00
Midweek Treat: $28.00
Fees and Charges apply
All seats are General Admission
Concession Criteria - Seniors Card, Govt. Issued Consession Cards
Content Rating: M
Audience: 15+
Coarse Language: Occasional, Mild
Other: Mental Health, High Audio Content
Content Advisory
This production contains depictions of cultural stereotyping, and discriminatory language, presented within a critical dramatic context.
These elements are integral to the work’s examination of ambition, ethics, and the misuse of power, and are not endorsed by the production.
Recommended for mature audiences.
Wheelchair and mobility aid accessible seating is available. A ramp is located at the front entrance of the building. An Auslan interpreted session will be announced soon.
Holden Street Theatres
Holden 32-34 Holden Street, Hindmarsh, Kaurna Country
Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
Meet the Team
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Martha Lott
CO-DIRECTOR & PERFORMER
Martha is founder and Artistic Director of Holden Street Theatres and multi-award winning actress, producer and Director. Martha has appeared for State Theatre Company SA, local companies and Holden Street Theatres. She has written and performed her own work 'That Boy' to high critical acclaim and more recently starred in the 2025 Critics Circle Inc Award nominated ‘WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?” by Edward Albee, the highly celebrated production of 'LOOPED' by Matthew Lombardo as Tallulah Bankhead, ‘night, Mother by Marsha Norman and A Cheery Soul by Patrick White. Her most recent film and television credits include ‘Minimise’ by Gemma Salamon, 'Storm Boy' and 'The Stranger'. Martha is currently writing two new works for the stage.
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Helen Geoffreys
CO-DIRECTOR & PERFORMER
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