Already being hailed as “Bojack Horseman meets Noh theatre” — tackling dark, existential themes with absurdist humour and surreal charm. BOOBA explores immigration, identity, and long-distance relationships under neoliberalism.
At once funny, tender, and devastating, BOOBA follows its namesake — a self-proclaimed loser from Mars — who lands an internship on the Moon. Wide-eyed, hopeful, and a little homesick, she dreams of reuniting with her long-distance boyfriend, Homie.But halfway through, the pastel cartoon surface of her world cracks — and a shocking reveal forces her to confront the reality of her situation. Inspired by Noh theatre, where ghosts return to relive unresolved trauma, BOOBA transforms the stage into a liminal, dreamlike world.Starring Kyrah Brock-Fenton (Home and Away, Housos) as Booba.BOOBA is the theatrical debut of director Ziggy Tow, the creative force behind See Thru Film Festival — a yearly gathering of homegrown talent in Sydney's Inner West.Set design and music by Lottie World — a genre-defying pop producer and visual artist from Sydney’s underground scene. With assistance from Hamish Shorrocks, and of course massive shouts to the Bowery in Marrickville for supplying set pieces. Great prices, genuine community.Wardrobe by "Dumb Bitch" Diaan, a NAS BFA Sculpture graduate and PUSH Magazine favourite with an idiosyncratic style.Ambient soundtrack by Umki — a multidisciplinary artist from Ngunnawal and Ngambri land (Canberra), known for blending post-club textures with ceremonial performance.
