CONSUMED

Dark comedy, disturbing, hilarious, grotesque

New Show!

New Show!

CONSUMED is a new original dark comedy that takes a razor-sharp look at our obsession with influencers, consumerism, and the hidden cost of turning people into commodities.

Inspired by the astonishing true story of a man who ate an entire aeroplane, CONSUMED is a story of a young aspiring content creator who pushes their body and sanity to the limit as the world watches, clicks, and demands more.

As they resort to stranger and stranger ideas to entertain the masses and break through online, a dare at a party takes an unexpected turn and leads to the discovery that they actually do have one very unique “talent”...the ability to eat the inedible.

Fuelled by companies and brands looking for new ways to advertise and sell their products, they soon realise that all that glitters is not gold. The online audience's insatiable appetite to watch them eat starts to consume the kid, and the demands of sponsors, media obligations and physical pain takes its toll.

Influencer culture has radically changed the way we think about celebrity and entertainment. In order to stand out and attain fame, people are resorting to more and more extreme acts, often at the expense of their dignity, privacy and even their health.

DURATION
55 mins + 10 mins post-show Q&A

SUITABILITY
Grades 7 – 12

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY
Sam Foster and Hayden Jones

PERFORMED BY
Keeley Hay and Zachary Boulton


FOR EDUCATORS

  • THE ARTS
    Drama

    HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (HPE)
    Social Media

  • QCAA
    GENERAL DRAMA

    Unit 1: Share

    Unit 2: Reflect

    Unit 3: Challenge

    IA1, IA2

    DRAMA IN PRACTICE & ARTS IN PRACTICE

  • DRAMA

    Stage 5: Physical Theatre, Epic Theatre

    Stage 6: Non-Realism, Cinematic Theatre, Documentary Drama

    HSC Course: Contemporary Theatre

    CREATIVE LIFE SKILLS - DRAMA

    ENGLISH

    Stage 6: Exploring themes of identity, power and conflict

For detailed information, download education notes or contact our Education Manager. Explore our extensive repertoire of shows available for booking this year.