the worst of us.
a kid says something he cannot undo.
a mother holds onto something that might not be true.
a man holds a garden hoe, about to do the hardest thing he has ever had to.
woven from anonymous confessions of the worst things people have ever done, ‘the worst of us.’ explores the messiness of being human, the ways we fail one another, and how we can begin to forgive ourselves.
one storyteller. three stories.
an eruption of music, spoken word, and hope.
from the creators of ‘prometheus.’, ‘all the stars.’ & ‘heartbeat.':
WINNER Adelaide Fringe 2025 Weekly Award
★★★★★ Fringefeed 2023
★★★★★ Fringefeed 2024
★★★★ Fringefeed 2025
“Aster’s script is a thing of beauty.” - The List
“Staggeringly brave.” - Perth Theatre Reviews
“The most authentic and honest performance I’ve seen this season." - Fringefeed
Presented by: perhaps, theatre.
led by emmett aster and based on binjareb boodja (mandurah, wa), perhaps, theatre. blurs the lines that separate theatre from other art forms to explore the feelings that, perhaps, we’ve all felt. we are dedicated to intimate storytelling that pushes the boundaries of traditional theatre. we tell real stories through music, movement, poetry and play. we’re especially drawn to the stories that aren’t often told – those that have been overlooked, silenced, or misunderstood. you've felt it, right?Suitability & warnings
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Reference to eating disorders, substance abuse, parental neglect, animal violence/death (more detailed content warning guide can be found at perhapstheatre.com/the-worst-of-us)
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Presented by: perhaps, theatre.
led by emmett aster and based on binjareb boodja (mandurah, wa), perhaps, theatre. blurs the lines that separate theatre from other art forms to explore the feelings that, perhaps, we’ve all felt. we are dedicated to intimate storytelling that pushes the boundaries of traditional theatre. we tell real stories through music, movement, poetry and play. we’re especially drawn to the stories that aren’t often told – those that have been overlooked, silenced, or misunderstood. you've felt it, right?Social media