How far would you go for family?

Danny and Helen are having a rare and special evening alone together, then Helen’s brother Liam shows up covered in blood. As the night unravels, each of them discover how far they’ll go to protect the ones they love – and the dark truths that are uncovered when lines are crossed.

Written by celebrated playwright and screenwriter Dennis Kelly, Orphans is an award-winning urban drama full of suspense, emotion and heart.

“Dennis Kelly‘s Orphans addresses the simmering class divide and the way damage gets handed down the generations.” - The Telegraph (2009)

“A brisk, if dark, comedy develops into an unsettling reflection on the capacity to do evil within us all.” - Variety (2009)

Content warning: This production contains images of blood and descriptions of violence. It explores themes including racism, crime, foster care and parenting. Please contact Et Tu Theatre if you want more details.