Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Serpent Secrets, a captivating festival showcasing new Asian-Australian works during the 2025 Lunar New Year.

Over two transformative nights, audiences will experience vibrant storytelling that spans generations and life experiences.

Presented by Slanted Theatre, this annual event brings together diverse voices and rich cultural narratives. Having collaborated with over 130 artists since 2021, Slanted Theatre continues to break barriers and foster creativity in the Australian theatre landscape.

Wednesday 5 February 2025 at 7pm: Stories in Progress

Experience bold new play excerpts from emerging and established writers, each with potential for future development.

Content warning: Coarse language, References to gambling addiction and drug addiction, References to racism

Thursday 6 February 2025 at 7pm: Secrets Unveiled

Witness collaborative short plays created around the theme of ‘Secrets,’ where teams of writers bring their unique perspectives together.

Content warning: Coarse language. references to racism, references to homophobia and transphobia

Serpent Secrets is proudly presented as part of the National Theatre of Parramatta’s True West program, which supports and amplifies fresh voices from Western Sydney. From creation to production, True West adds these vital stories to Australia’s cultural landscape.

Accessibility

In English

Wheelchair accessible

Companion Card accepted

Assistive Hearing system available (FM)

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Additional Ticketing Information

$6.95 Transaction Fee applies.

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