Melbourne's revival of The Removalists highlights ongoing issues

The Melbourne Theatre Company is restaging David Williamson's play, The Removalists, highlighting its continued relevance since its debut in 1971. The production explores themes of toxic masculinity and domestic violence through dark satire. The revival features an intimate setting, allowing audiences to engage closely with the characters. The play's portrayal of police and domestic abuse remains unsettling, reflecting ongoing societal issues. Another production, Boys on the Verge of Tears, also addresses masculinity but in a contemporary British context. Set in a male bathroom, it uses humor and tragedy to explore male socialization and its complexities.