There is going to be so much tedious, braindead commentary over whether what Sam Kerr said to a British police office is racist, over the next few weeks. Before we weigh in, can we agree that racism is a form of oppression and abuse of power? (Or, as @renieddolodge memorably pointed out, “prejudice plus power” equals racism.) Is “white bastard” a prejudiced thing to say? Yes. Do we want kids calling each other “white bastard” in the playground? No. But that’s not what happened here. In this situation, who was oppressed and who was in power? A white British police officer or a brown woman disputing a taxi fare? As an Indian-Australian woman, Sam Kerr would know what racism is – intimately. This ain’t it.
THE SEVEN STAGES OF MOVING 1. DENIAL it will be easy and fine you think, *this* time it will be different from the eight other traumatic times you moved and lost the will to live, you tell yourself you have perfected the system you beautiful fool 2. SHAME because you genuinely thought you lived lightly, that you didn’t own much shit that, in fact, you’re a minimalist but hahaha turns out you’ve accumulated several metric fucking tonnes of bullshit and guess what the planet is dying and it’s because of YOU you piece of shit 3. ANGER why the FUCK do I own so many books they are so goddamn heavy and I will never read them again so why do I hold onto them goddammit I hate books and reading is bullshit FUCK READING honestly 4. DEPRESSION did you know moving house is just doing housework every hour you are conscious until you sleep screaming??? 5. BARGAINING if I indulge in staring into the middle distance for five minutes on the toilet while doing a poo I promise I will unpack for the next three hours straight and we will have access to oven 6. UPWARD TURN I am so lucky to have a new home stop complaining u little bitch but also where are my keys 7. ACCEPTANCE that facebook marketplace is my entire personality now
THE SEVEN STAGES OF MOVING 1. DENIAL it will be easy and fine you think, *this* time it will be different from the eight other traumatic times you moved and lost the will to live, you tell yourself you have perfected the system you beautiful fool 2. SHAME because you genuinely thought you lived lightly, that you didn’t own much shit that, in fact, you’re a minimalist but hahaha turns out you’ve accumulated several metric fucking tonnes of bullshit and guess what the planet is dying and it’s because of YOU you piece of shit 3. ANGER why the FUCK do I own so many books they are so goddamn heavy and I will never read them again so why do I hold onto them goddammit I hate books and reading is bullshit FUCK READING honestly 4. DEPRESSION did you know moving house is just doing housework every hour you are conscious until you sleep screaming??? 5. BARGAINING if I indulge in staring into the middle distance for five minutes on the toilet while doing a poo I promise I will unpack for the next three hours straight and we will have access to oven 6. UPWARD TURN I am so lucky to have a new home stop complaining u little bitch but also where are my keys 7. ACCEPTANCE that facebook marketplace is my entire personality now
THE SEVEN STAGES OF MOVING 1. DENIAL it will be easy and fine you think, *this* time it will be different from the eight other traumatic times you moved and lost the will to live, you tell yourself you have perfected the system you beautiful fool 2. SHAME because you genuinely thought you lived lightly, that you didn’t own much shit that, in fact, you’re a minimalist but hahaha turns out you’ve accumulated several metric fucking tonnes of bullshit and guess what the planet is dying and it’s because of YOU you piece of shit 3. ANGER why the FUCK do I own so many books they are so goddamn heavy and I will never read them again so why do I hold onto them goddammit I hate books and reading is bullshit FUCK READING honestly 4. DEPRESSION did you know moving house is just doing housework every hour you are conscious until you sleep screaming??? 5. BARGAINING if I indulge in staring into the middle distance for five minutes on the toilet while doing a poo I promise I will unpack for the next three hours straight and we will have access to oven 6. UPWARD TURN I am so lucky to have a new home stop complaining u little bitch but also where are my keys 7. ACCEPTANCE that facebook marketplace is my entire personality now
THE SEVEN STAGES OF MOVING 1. DENIAL it will be easy and fine you think, *this* time it will be different from the eight other traumatic times you moved and lost the will to live, you tell yourself you have perfected the system you beautiful fool 2. SHAME because you genuinely thought you lived lightly, that you didn’t own much shit that, in fact, you’re a minimalist but hahaha turns out you’ve accumulated several metric fucking tonnes of bullshit and guess what the planet is dying and it’s because of YOU you piece of shit 3. ANGER why the FUCK do I own so many books they are so goddamn heavy and I will never read them again so why do I hold onto them goddammit I hate books and reading is bullshit FUCK READING honestly 4. DEPRESSION did you know moving house is just doing housework every hour you are conscious until you sleep screaming??? 5. BARGAINING if I indulge in staring into the middle distance for five minutes on the toilet while doing a poo I promise I will unpack for the next three hours straight and we will have access to oven 6. UPWARD TURN I am so lucky to have a new home stop complaining u little bitch but also where are my keys 7. ACCEPTANCE that facebook marketplace is my entire personality now
THE SEVEN STAGES OF MOVING 1. DENIAL it will be easy and fine you think, *this* time it will be different from the eight other traumatic times you moved and lost the will to live, you tell yourself you have perfected the system you beautiful fool 2. SHAME because you genuinely thought you lived lightly, that you didn’t own much shit that, in fact, you’re a minimalist but hahaha turns out you’ve accumulated several metric fucking tonnes of bullshit and guess what the planet is dying and it’s because of YOU you piece of shit 3. ANGER why the FUCK do I own so many books they are so goddamn heavy and I will never read them again so why do I hold onto them goddammit I hate books and reading is bullshit FUCK READING honestly 4. DEPRESSION did you know moving house is just doing housework every hour you are conscious until you sleep screaming??? 5. BARGAINING if I indulge in staring into the middle distance for five minutes on the toilet while doing a poo I promise I will unpack for the next three hours straight and we will have access to oven 6. UPWARD TURN I am so lucky to have a new home stop complaining u little bitch but also where are my keys 7. ACCEPTANCE that facebook marketplace is my entire personality now
THE SEVEN STAGES OF MOVING 1. DENIAL it will be easy and fine you think, *this* time it will be different from the eight other traumatic times you moved and lost the will to live, you tell yourself you have perfected the system you beautiful fool 2. SHAME because you genuinely thought you lived lightly, that you didn’t own much shit that, in fact, you’re a minimalist but hahaha turns out you’ve accumulated several metric fucking tonnes of bullshit and guess what the planet is dying and it’s because of YOU you piece of shit 3. ANGER why the FUCK do I own so many books they are so goddamn heavy and I will never read them again so why do I hold onto them goddammit I hate books and reading is bullshit FUCK READING honestly 4. DEPRESSION did you know moving house is just doing housework every hour you are conscious until you sleep screaming??? 5. BARGAINING if I indulge in staring into the middle distance for five minutes on the toilet while doing a poo I promise I will unpack for the next three hours straight and we will have access to oven 6. UPWARD TURN I am so lucky to have a new home stop complaining u little bitch but also where are my keys 7. ACCEPTANCE that facebook marketplace is my entire personality now
THE SEVEN STAGES OF MOVING 1. DENIAL it will be easy and fine you think, *this* time it will be different from the eight other traumatic times you moved and lost the will to live, you tell yourself you have perfected the system you beautiful fool 2. SHAME because you genuinely thought you lived lightly, that you didn’t own much shit that, in fact, you’re a minimalist but hahaha turns out you’ve accumulated several metric fucking tonnes of bullshit and guess what the planet is dying and it’s because of YOU you piece of shit 3. ANGER why the FUCK do I own so many books they are so goddamn heavy and I will never read them again so why do I hold onto them goddammit I hate books and reading is bullshit FUCK READING honestly 4. DEPRESSION did you know moving house is just doing housework every hour you are conscious until you sleep screaming??? 5. BARGAINING if I indulge in staring into the middle distance for five minutes on the toilet while doing a poo I promise I will unpack for the next three hours straight and we will have access to oven 6. UPWARD TURN I am so lucky to have a new home stop complaining u little bitch but also where are my keys 7. ACCEPTANCE that facebook marketplace is my entire personality now
THE SEVEN STAGES OF MOVING 1. DENIAL it will be easy and fine you think, *this* time it will be different from the eight other traumatic times you moved and lost the will to live, you tell yourself you have perfected the system you beautiful fool 2. SHAME because you genuinely thought you lived lightly, that you didn’t own much shit that, in fact, you’re a minimalist but hahaha turns out you’ve accumulated several metric fucking tonnes of bullshit and guess what the planet is dying and it’s because of YOU you piece of shit 3. ANGER why the FUCK do I own so many books they are so goddamn heavy and I will never read them again so why do I hold onto them goddammit I hate books and reading is bullshit FUCK READING honestly 4. DEPRESSION did you know moving house is just doing housework every hour you are conscious until you sleep screaming??? 5. BARGAINING if I indulge in staring into the middle distance for five minutes on the toilet while doing a poo I promise I will unpack for the next three hours straight and we will have access to oven 6. UPWARD TURN I am so lucky to have a new home stop complaining u little bitch but also where are my keys 7. ACCEPTANCE that facebook marketplace is my entire personality now
THE SEVEN STAGES OF MOVING 1. DENIAL it will be easy and fine you think, *this* time it will be different from the eight other traumatic times you moved and lost the will to live, you tell yourself you have perfected the system you beautiful fool 2. SHAME because you genuinely thought you lived lightly, that you didn’t own much shit that, in fact, you’re a minimalist but hahaha turns out you’ve accumulated several metric fucking tonnes of bullshit and guess what the planet is dying and it’s because of YOU you piece of shit 3. ANGER why the FUCK do I own so many books they are so goddamn heavy and I will never read them again so why do I hold onto them goddammit I hate books and reading is bullshit FUCK READING honestly 4. DEPRESSION did you know moving house is just doing housework every hour you are conscious until you sleep screaming??? 5. BARGAINING if I indulge in staring into the middle distance for five minutes on the toilet while doing a poo I promise I will unpack for the next three hours straight and we will have access to oven 6. UPWARD TURN I am so lucky to have a new home stop complaining u little bitch but also where are my keys 7. ACCEPTANCE that facebook marketplace is my entire personality now
THE SEVEN STAGES OF MOVING 1. DENIAL it will be easy and fine you think, *this* time it will be different from the eight other traumatic times you moved and lost the will to live, you tell yourself you have perfected the system you beautiful fool 2. SHAME because you genuinely thought you lived lightly, that you didn’t own much shit that, in fact, you’re a minimalist but hahaha turns out you’ve accumulated several metric fucking tonnes of bullshit and guess what the planet is dying and it’s because of YOU you piece of shit 3. ANGER why the FUCK do I own so many books they are so goddamn heavy and I will never read them again so why do I hold onto them goddammit I hate books and reading is bullshit FUCK READING honestly 4. DEPRESSION did you know moving house is just doing housework every hour you are conscious until you sleep screaming??? 5. BARGAINING if I indulge in staring into the middle distance for five minutes on the toilet while doing a poo I promise I will unpack for the next three hours straight and we will have access to oven 6. UPWARD TURN I am so lucky to have a new home stop complaining u little bitch but also where are my keys 7. ACCEPTANCE that facebook marketplace is my entire personality now
Even though I’m a fully grown adult she still insists on sitting in the front row of all my work gigs like I’m still a kid in a school talent show 🥰
When they try to address you as “sir” but you prefer how they’ve misgendered you
DARWIN, you have fkn intoxicated me with … • the concept of BREAKFAST LAKSA (?!) • dreamy AF Litchfield National Park • your fun steamy @peachyqueerparty scene • @minoli.desilva’s @ellabyminoli – a restaurant I’m gonna dream about • the loveliest writers’ festival courtesy of @ntwriterscentre • connecting me with the best friends, old and new • your humidity – honestly, I’ve felt drunk the entire time, even when sober I’LL BE BACK. (This is a promise and a threat.) 🐊☀️🌊
DARWIN, you have fkn intoxicated me with … • the concept of BREAKFAST LAKSA (?!) • dreamy AF Litchfield National Park • your fun steamy @peachyqueerparty scene • @minoli.desilva’s @ellabyminoli – a restaurant I’m gonna dream about • the loveliest writers’ festival courtesy of @ntwriterscentre • connecting me with the best friends, old and new • your humidity – honestly, I’ve felt drunk the entire time, even when sober I’LL BE BACK. (This is a promise and a threat.) 🐊☀️🌊
Thanks for getting these gay uncles out for a date night, @operaaustralia.
Thanks for getting these gay uncles out for a date night, @operaaustralia.
Thanks for getting these gay uncles out for a date night, @operaaustralia.
Your gal’s on the latest cover of @starobserver talking to queer boss @chlosarge about The Laramie Project, why we’re doing a live reading of it for Sydney audiences and the importance of knowing queer history. The Laramie Project is on Sydney on Tuesday 14 May. Directed by @deanjbryant alongside @z.okenyo @aldonzamudd @caseydonovan88 @lyndonwatts_ @nicholasbrowntown with special guest performer Dennis Shepard – Matthew Shepard’s father. Brought to you by @_aaausa and @cityrecitalhall. All proceeds to go the @tectonictheaterproject Playwriting Scholarship for a LGBTQIA Australian playwright and the @mattshepardfdn. 📸: @deepfieldphotoevents
Pinching myself that I get to be part of this. On 14 May, we’re performing a live reading of @tectonictheaterproject’s landmark play The Laramie Project for its 25th anniversary. It’s the true story of the aftermath following the 1998 murder of 21-year-old Matthew Shepard, that catalysed revolutionary LGBTQIA legislative change in America. We’re beyond honoured that Matthew’s father Dennis will be joining us on stage, delivering his powerful courtroom speech from the 1999 trial. Thrilled to be part of this alongside queer legends I admire so much – @aldonzamudd and @caseydonovan88 – and my boos @nicholasbrowntown, @z.okenyo and director @deanjbryant. All proceeds will go towards the Matthew Shepard Foundation and the new American Australian Association Playwriting Scholarship. Come join us, Sydney. It’s going to be really special. Tickets in bio. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Pinching myself that I get to be part of this. On 14 May, we’re performing a live reading of @tectonictheaterproject’s landmark play The Laramie Project for its 25th anniversary. It’s the true story of the aftermath following the 1998 murder of 21-year-old Matthew Shepard, that catalysed revolutionary LGBTQIA legislative change in America. We’re beyond honoured that Matthew’s father Dennis will be joining us on stage, delivering his powerful courtroom speech from the 1999 trial. Thrilled to be part of this alongside queer legends I admire so much – @aldonzamudd and @caseydonovan88 – and my boos @nicholasbrowntown, @z.okenyo and director @deanjbryant. All proceeds will go towards the Matthew Shepard Foundation and the new American Australian Association Playwriting Scholarship. Come join us, Sydney. It’s going to be really special. Tickets in bio. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Pinching myself that I get to be part of this. On 14 May, we’re performing a live reading of @tectonictheaterproject’s landmark play The Laramie Project for its 25th anniversary. It’s the true story of the aftermath following the 1998 murder of 21-year-old Matthew Shepard, that catalysed revolutionary LGBTQIA legislative change in America. We’re beyond honoured that Matthew’s father Dennis will be joining us on stage, delivering his powerful courtroom speech from the 1999 trial. Thrilled to be part of this alongside queer legends I admire so much – @aldonzamudd and @caseydonovan88 – and my boos @nicholasbrowntown, @z.okenyo and director @deanjbryant. All proceeds will go towards the Matthew Shepard Foundation and the new American Australian Association Playwriting Scholarship. Come join us, Sydney. It’s going to be really special. Tickets in bio. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Pinching myself that I get to be part of this. On 14 May, we’re performing a live reading of @tectonictheaterproject’s landmark play The Laramie Project for its 25th anniversary. It’s the true story of the aftermath following the 1998 murder of 21-year-old Matthew Shepard, that catalysed revolutionary LGBTQIA legislative change in America. We’re beyond honoured that Matthew’s father Dennis will be joining us on stage, delivering his powerful courtroom speech from the 1999 trial. Thrilled to be part of this alongside queer legends I admire so much – @aldonzamudd and @caseydonovan88 – and my boos @nicholasbrowntown, @z.okenyo and director @deanjbryant. All proceeds will go towards the Matthew Shepard Foundation and the new American Australian Association Playwriting Scholarship. Come join us, Sydney. It’s going to be really special. Tickets in bio. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
For one night only, witness a special staged reading of the iconic play – The Laramie Project. Tuesday 14 May at City Recital Hall, Sydney. Tickets at cityrecitalhall.com or Ticketmaster. All proceeds go to the Tectonic Theater Project NYC Playwriting Scholarship for an Australian LGBTQIA playwright and the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Directed by Dean Bryant and starring Nicholas Brown, Casey Donovan, Benjamin Law, Zindzi Okenyo, Tony Sheldon, and Lyndon Watts.
