Joseph “Joppy” Galura is a 1st generation Australian Filipino. Raised in one culture, surrounded by another, but not fully accepted in either, he is struggling to find his place in life. Joppy’s only comfort is an unlikely pair of past-times that tie both his cultures together: boxing and karaoke.

We join Joppy in the ring as he physically, mentally (and vocally) battles with his identity and culture.

Is he Australian or Filipino?

Each round he relives a lesson he has learnt over the years, of who he is, where he belongs, and what it means to be lost between cultures.

DECEMBER 8th - 20th

TEAM

Blood, Sweat & Karaoke created and performed by Ezra Juanta

Director - Tim Overton

Set and Costume Designers - Jonathon Oxlade and Meg Wilson

Sound Designer - Antoine Jelk

Lighting Designer & Operator - Mark Oatley

Dramaturg - Elena Carapetis

Collaborator - Kidaan Zelleke