Written by Iris Guo

The Australian Theatre for Young People’s (ATYP) new production, Converted! is a musical comedy premiering at the 2025 Sydney Festival.  

Written by award-winning comedy writer Vic Zerbst, Converted! is a powerful exploration of gender identity, belonging, and the complexities of growing up in a world insistent on boxes and labels. 

Set in a conversion therapy camp disguised as the ‘Fix Yourself! camp for low-self-esteem-teens, Converted! is a queer disco musical that follows two teenagers, Maya (Megan Robinson) and Bone (Teo Vergara), as they navigate a system determined to suppress their identities. 

A one-off grant of $150,000 from the NSW Government through Create NSW and the NSW Ministry of Health has made the show’s 2025 run possible. 

“For young people exploring their identities, it’s so important to hear stories from trans and non-binary voices. That’s why I created Converted! – a queer-written, queer-led production that uses comedy to celebrate diversity, find joy, and bring the community together,” Vic Zerbst said. 

NSW Minister for Youth and Mental Health, Rose Jackson said she was pleased to see the stories of young LGBTQI+ people taking centre stage. 

“Theatre can be a powerful vehicle for young people to tell their stories and we know representation can make a huge difference for young people figuring out their identity,” Minister Jackson said. 

IMPACT is proud to work with ATYP to help amplify the voices of young people all around Australia.  

Converted! Will be showing for a limited time (3- 25 January 2025). Tickets are now available here: https://ticketing.humanitix.com/tours/converted