The climax is just the beginning. S. Asher Gelman’s international hit play AFTERGLOW is heading down under for its highly anticipated Australian premiere, playing at Melbourne’s Chapel off Chapel from 30 January and at the Eternity Playhouse, Sydney from 26 February 2026.
When Josh and Alex, a married couple in an open relationship, invite Darius to share their bed for a night, a new and intimate connection is ignited.
As all three men come to terms with their individual definitions of love, loyalty, and trust, relationships are challenged and futures are shaken. AFTERGLOW is a raw, funny and sensual exploration of polyamory, commitment, and modern love.
Directed by S. Asher Gelman, the stellar cast of three features Julian Curtis (Gaslight, Cock, Dance Academy), gold medal winning Olympic diver Matthew Mitcham (Strangers in Between, Jock Night, The Pool) and Matthew Predny (Titanique, Avenue Q, Kinky Boots).
“I couldn’t be more excited to be bringing AFTERGLOW to Australia!,” said S. Asher Gelman. “What began as an attempt to make sense of a painful chapter involving my own experience with loving more than one person has fundamentally altered the course of my life, and continues to do so.”
“AFTERGLOW doesn’t provide any answers; instead it asks questions about both our individual and collective relationships to love, loyalty and trust, and I truly cannot wait for Aussie audiences to experience this labour of love, now nine years in the making.”
After its critical success Off-Broadway and a season which ran for 18 months, and productions around the globe, AFTERGLOW now brings its modern, intimate exploration of desire, honesty and connection to Australian audiences!
Playwright / Director / Choreographer: S. Asher Gelman | Featuring: Julian Curtis, Matthew Mitcham, Matthew Predny | Lighting Designer: Jamie Roderick | Set Designer: Ann Beyersdofter | Producer: Midnight Theatricals
AFTERGLOW
Chapel Off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran
Season: 30 January – 21 February 2026
Bookings: www.chapeloffchapel.com.au
Eternity Playhouse, 39 Burton Street, Darlinghurst
Season: 26 February – 22 March 2026
Bookings: www.afterglowtheplay.com.au
For more information, visit: www.afterglowtheplay.com.au for details.
Image: Brandon Haagenson and Patrick Reilly in AFTERGLOW (New York production) – photo by Mati Gelman