Follow Me Home

*Event Update*

Due to the latest Government advice, this event has been cancelled.

Refunds will be processed for all ticket holders shortly – no need to contact us.

Due to the volume of ticket holders, refunds may take up to 20 days, so please bear with us.

Real guts, told with honesty, heart and humanity. 

Follow Me Home is an insightful new theatre production by award-winning playwright Lewis Treston. Presented as a series of vignettes, the play reveals the real stories of a group of extraordinarily strong, resilient and courageous young people from across Australia.

Telling the truth, being honest and sharing your story takes guts. Real guts. How do you tell your friend she can’t sleep over anymore? Can you help a parent when she’s lost all hope? How can you strive for independence when the system is working against you? And what if just being honest means you’re out on the street?

Inspired by the real-life stories shared by homeless young people across NSW, this thought-provoking work from Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) is a must-see for audiences aged 14 and over. Four talented young actors take on multiple roles in a fast-paced show that will leave audiences with a shift in perspective, a little more compassion and a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Post-Show Q&A

The performance on Fri 3 Sep, 11am will be followed by a Q&A.

Registrations essential.

AUSLAN Interpreted Performance

The performance on Fri 3 Sep, 11am will be AUSLAN Interpreted.

The following seats (highlighted in purple during checkout) are best positioned for AUSLAN Interpreter viewing.

Stalls
A30 – A35
B32 – B38
C35 – C40

Presented by HOTA, Home of the Arts and Australian Theatre for Young People

Reviews

“The script is excellent, the youth performers are agile and expert, and the reach is intergenerational and much more than just education and acknowledgement.” – Judith Greenaway, Reviews by Judith

“An eye-opening exploration of youth homelessness, Follow Me Home is a must-see for young people and more.” – Indiana, ATYPical Review

“Simple, raw and incredibly real.” – Sonia, ATYPical Review

Looking to book a school visit?

Visit our education page to find out more and make your school booking.

Free Workshop- Thu 2 Sep

Devising Complex Characters (90 mins)
Run by Fraser Corfield

Only 2 workshops being offered (2 different schools)
Must have booking to see Follow Me Home
School to supply closed in space
Time to be negotiated with school
Cost: Free

Eat & Drink

The bar will be open for this event – enjoy a drink with friends while having a laugh, or stop by the HOTA Café for a bite to eat. Click through to our Eat and Drink options for opening times and more information.

Keeping you safe

It is incredibly important to us that you have a safe experience when you come to HOTA. We have a COVID Safe plan which you can read on our FAQs page and there are some new conditions of entry which you should read before purchasing a ticket or attending an event at HOTA.

When you arrive you’ll be asked to register your details for the purpose of contact tracing.

All events are set up to ensure we meet all social distancing and hygiene guidelines. All you have to do is enjoy yourself.

Acknowledgments 

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. This project is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW. Produced in association with the Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP).