Second Trimester
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Wed 27 May 20268:00PMAldridge Studio
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Thu 28 May 20268:00PMAldridge Studio
A BAC Production
Directed by Milli Bhatia
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Reviews
★★★★ 'A story that fills hearts to the brim...extraordinary' - The Stage
★★★★ 'Gentle [and] tender...reflection on how profoundly our familial histories shape our responses to life's most pivotal choices.' - Reviews Hub
Exclusively for Second Trimester Ticket Holders
There will be two free screenings of SPERM DONORS WANTED! Before each performance of Second Trimester, starting at 7.00pm and 7:20pm. These will be first come, first served as there are a limited number of places.
Synopsis
Follow Krishna Istha, a transgender performance artist, as he interviews hundreds of potential sperm donors live on stage—a quest to find the perfect connection, one that will enable him and his partner to start their family. Due to a lack of resources for trans people wanting to biologically conceive, Krishna has created a durational theatre show and through his on-stage interviews with strangers, he attempts to find the “perfect” sperm donor. The film unravels a compelling exploration of human connection and the unique dynamics of queer family-making. SPERM DONORS WANTED! invites audiences into intimate conversations, shedding light on the diverse narratives of modern family creation.
Credits
Lead Artist, Co-Creator & Performer: Krishna Istha
Co-Creator & Performer: Geetha Shankar
Director: Milli Bhatia
Creative Producer: Ruby Glaskin
Creative Coder: Suzanna Hurst
Video Designer: idontloveyouanymore - Anna West & Davi Callanan
Dramaturg: Paula Varjack
Set & Costume Designer: Ting - Huan 挺歡 Christine Urquhart
Lighting Designer: Joshua Gadsby
Sound Designer: Joe Jackson
Sound Designer & Composition: XANA
Theme Composition: Holly Khan
Movement Director: Jennifer Jackson
Associate Movement Director: Gabriella Schmidt
Production Manager: Benji Huntrods
Technical Stage Manager: Florian Lim
Design Associate: Moa Johansson
Narrator: Shivam Gupta
Script Dramaturg: Saraid de Silva
Outside Eye: Emma McManus
Wellbeing Support: Sabah Choudrey
Artist Access Support: Lottie Vallis
Pregnancy Support: Josefeen Foxten
Hair & Make Up Support: Rachel Porter
Voice Coach: Gurkiran Kaur
BSL Support: Deepa Shastri
PR Associate: Joy Parkinson
Marketing & Branding Creative Director: Emily Drake
Graphics & Brand Design: Rob Wallace, Josh Quinton, Logan Rea
Audience Connectors: Gayithiri Kamalakan & Jamie Locke
Senior Producer for BAC: Oscar Owen
