Heir

A stranger in her office who seems to know things about her he shouldn’t.

A young man appears in a social services office, agitated, volatile, and demanding to speak to Edie, a heavily pregnant therapist known for treating young men ‘at risk’. He seems to know far more about her than he should. He’s fluent in the language of the Manosphere and uses it to spin a tale about her life – it’s one that she cannot quite believe, but also cannot quite dismiss.

Heir is a new Australian play about shifting modes of manipulation, inheritance, and the quiet ways violence travels between generations.

Winner Best in Theatre – Melbourne Fringe 2026

“A shining example of thrilling, moment-to-moment theatre.” Stage Whispers

“A production that may well end up being one of the most talked about shows this year.” Theatre Travels

“Enthralling! Provocative! An utterly stunning theatre piece!” Melbourne Fringe Theatre Judge

“Keeps you on a knife’s edge for an hour with its taught writing, impeccable performances, and affecting tackling of male violence that is tragic, angry, and deeply cathartic.” Melbourne Fringe Theatre Judge

“Heir is immediate, timely, consequential.” Melbourne Fringe Theatre Judge