★★★★
a tight, well written and executed production … a stunning piece of theatre Theatre Thoughts
sharply written … a remarkable cast of actors Star Observer
★★★★★ Theatre Reflections
★★★★
a great indication of the talent within Australia’s playwrighting ranks just waiting to be recognised State of the Art
This is the kind of moral/intellectual/ethical grey area many modern plays are lacking… it’s great stuff Cultural Binge
a genuinely exciting, thought-provoking piece City Hub
★★★★
undeniable force … not only relevant but urgent Suzy Wrong
sophisticated piece of theatre written with care and insight and an acute awareness of the role of theatre in society. It’s also a bloody good play Stage Whispers
NEW WRITERS, NEW WORKS
KXT x NIDA
A series of three staged plays at KXT Broadway showcasing the work of recent MFA Dramatic Writing alum as they build their profile and transition to professional careers
At the height of her campaign for President of the Australian Medical Association, renowned surgeon Melissa Annous faces an unthinkable crisis. Her son Alexei, an Olympic hopeful, reveals to her and his father Robbo that he has a secret that could upend all of their ambitions. As Alexei seeks a doctor willing to perform a life-altering procedure, he finds an unlikely ally in his mother’s professional rival, Ian Marney, a cocky young orthopaedic surgeon with a controversial approach to patient-centred care.
Unflinching, unsettling, but also extremely witty and poignant, First, Do No Harm puts into the spotlight questions of whether there are obvious limits to medical ethics, when it is appropriate to undergo body-altering surgery, and where culpability and agency lie when it comes to rights such as access to competitive sports for the trans and disabled communities
This is theatre that refuses easy answers, demanding audiences confront what it means to own – and alter – our bodies.
First, Do No Harm is the highly-anticipated bold new work from 2026 Griffin Studio Artist Grace Malouf that slices into the volatile intersections of medicine, politics, and bodily autonomy.
Directors Charley Allanah and Grace Malouf
with Kate Bookallil, Richard Hilliar, Josh Merten, Shan-Ree Tan with Barry French
Writer Grace Malouf
Production Designer: Holden Jane Cohle Lighting Designer: Theodore Carroll Sound Designer: Ellie Wilson Stage Manager: Bianca Dreis Marketing: Alexander Holiday Assistant Director: Jack Calver Original Dramaturg: Brett Sheehy AO Dramaturgy: Jordan Shea Fight Choreography: Tim Dashwood Publicity Images: Alexander Holiday Producer: Talia M-K
This season played at KXT on Broadway || 181 Broadway, Ultimo