The Boys Are Kissing by Zak Zarafshan

When two 9-year-old boys share a kiss on the playground, the ripple effect in their small-town community is anything but predictable. Parents scramble to respond — Amira is quietly donating inclusive children’s books to the school library, while her wife Chloe dreams of a kitchen island that might never come. Sarah tries not to rock the boat with the Mum WhatsApp group. Matt? He’s just trying to do the right thing — if he could figure out what that is.

Enter two winged guardians of the gay community — charming, slightly mischievous, and absolutely ready to stir the pot. They’re here to help, if you can call chaos helpful.

Written with whip-smart dialogue and tender absurdity, The Boys Are Kissing is a laugh-out-loud yet deeply human comedy about parenting, panic, social pressures, and whether we ever really make decisions for ‘the children’ — or just for ourselves.

Part comedy, part social commentary, all heart — this is theatre that doesn’t just entertain, it leaves you quietly thinking about your own assumptions long after the curtain falls.

Perfect for anyone who’s ever tried to navigate a conversation with a well-meaning but tone-deaf relative at a family barbecue — you know, the ones who say things like ‘It’s just a phase’. You’ll leave with a sore stomach from laughing and a full heart.

Accessibility note: Qtopia Sydney offers a clear path of travel throughout the venue and an accessible toilet.