To commemorate the opening of the New Drama Centre, Newington Drama commissioned Sydney playwright Lachlan Philpott to create a piece informed by the everyday experiences of teenage boys, namely New boys. Two years in the making, Michael Swordfish is a result of Lachlan working closely with the boys to create a piece that reflects them, today and in this world. The show debuted in the New Drama Theatre on the first week back to full audiences over five nights.

Michael Swordfish is a coming-of-age play which explores both the light and darker aspects of life as a teenage boy. Showing both the giddying heights of teen love and infatuation to the social isolation experienced through bullying and the question of sexual orientation, the play is highly contemporary in both form and structure.

Congratulations to Head of Drama, Ms Tamara Smith and Drama Teacher Mr Ben Williams on yet another superb performance, and a big round of applause to Lachlan, the cast and crew for their hard work and bravery in performing and producing a piece that speaks of their story.