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DOOR 3

SUPERHEROES

By Mark Rogers
Directed by Sanja Simić
Presented by Bodysnatchers

No one's going to tell you what to do. “Ingenious… sizzles the synapses.”— The Sydney Morning Herald “...spirals its way under your skin.”— LimelightTwo young women, worlds apart, both at breaking point. It’s November, 2017. On the south coast of NSW, Emily has forgotten her neph...

No one's going to tell you what to do.

“Ingenious… sizzles the synapses.”
— The Sydney Morning Herald

“...spirals its way under your skin.”
— Limelight

Two young women, worlds apart, both at breaking point. It’s November, 2017. On the south coast of NSW, Emily has forgotten her nephews’ birthday party and needs her ex-boyfriend to answer her texts. In Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Jana’s trip to the grocery store puts her smack bang in the middle of the European refugee crisis.

At two points on the globe, these stories play out in parallel. And with no caped dudes in spandex coming to the rescue, it’s up to Emily and Jana to save themselves. But what does it mean to take responsibility for our actions? And what does being a hero really look like?

Featuring twinned monologues threaded through with scenes of devastating humanity, this masterful play comes to Magandjin for the first time, staged by the team behind Naked & Screaming (Best Production, 2022 Matilda Awards).

The only play to win both of Australia’s major new play prizes in the same year, SUPERHEROES is a truly original work - savage, tender and hopeful.

Photograph by Morgan Roberts

  • Dates
    7 Nov – 22 Nov 2025
  • Location
    Diane Cilento Studio
  • Times
    Evenings: Weds – Sat 7.30pm
  • Buy Tickets
  • Ticket Pricing
    Adult
    $39
    Concession
    $35
    BLAKTIX
    $35
  • Duration
    Approximately 70 minutes with no interval, subject to change without notice.
  • Warning
    This production contains blackouts, flickering lights, haze, and loud noises. It also contains coarse language, sexual references, discussions around war and mental illness, and theatrical depictions of racial and physical violence.Recommended for ages 15+. We...

    This production contains blackouts, flickering lights, haze, and loud noises. It also contains coarse language, sexual references, discussions around war and mental illness, and theatrical depictions of racial and physical violence.

    Recommended for ages 15+.

    We understand the themes may be triggering for some people. If you have any concerns about the content of the play, we encourage you to contact the Box Office.

    If you or someone you know needs information or support, these organisations are there to help:
    Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
    Headspace - (03) 9027 0100
    Lifeline - 13 11 14

  • Dates
    7 Nov – 22 Nov 2025
  • Location
    Diane Cilento Studio
  • Times
    Evenings: Weds – Sat 7.30pm
  • Buy Tickets
  • Ticket Pricing
    Adult
    $39
    Concession
    $35
    BLAKTIX
    $35
  • Duration
    Approximately 70 minutes with no interval, subject to change without notice.
  • Warning
    This production contains blackouts, flickering lights, haze, and loud noises. It also contains coarse language, sexual references, discussions around war and mental illness, and theatrical depictions of racial and physical violence.Recommended for ages 15+. We...

    This production contains blackouts, flickering lights, haze, and loud noises. It also contains coarse language, sexual references, discussions around war and mental illness, and theatrical depictions of racial and physical violence.

    Recommended for ages 15+.

    We understand the themes may be triggering for some people. If you have any concerns about the content of the play, we encourage you to contact the Box Office.

    If you or someone you know needs information or support, these organisations are there to help:
    Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
    Headspace - (03) 9027 0100
    Lifeline - 13 11 14

Creatives

Writer Mark Rogers
Director Sanja Simić
Creative Producer Danielle Carney
Set Designer Peter Keavy
Sound Designer Wil Hughes
Lighting Designer Sidney Younger
Production Manager Kat Harch

Stage Management

Stage Manager Jacinta Way

Cast

Jana Milena Barraclough Nesic
Emily Rachel Nutchey
Simon/Dino Ethan Lwin

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Acknowledgements

SUPERHEROES is presented in partnership with BEMAC. This project was made possible through the generous support of the KBAM Foundation.

DOOR 3 is proudly supported by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body, and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

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