A NORPA production at the Eltham Hotel

Love for One Night

Directed by Julian Louis
Written by Janis Balodis

“What joy… pure gold” Australian Stage
“A gift” The Guardian
“The most fun I’ve had at a play ever” Audience member

After a sensational sold-out 2022 season, NORPA’s award winning Love for One Night returns by popular demand to the Eltham Hotel.

Directed by Julian Louis and created in his signature bold theatrical style, this captivating experience transforms a country pub into a wonderland of the everyday, where strangers meet, sparks fly and hearts are won and lost — sometimes all in a single night.

Blending dialogue, movement and song with live camera projections across the backdrop of the pub, and a live band, Love for One Night unfolds as a series of love stories. Funny, tender and a little bit wild, it’s a celebration of the messy, electric ways love finds us.

Pull up a seat, grab a drink and settle in. In a country pub after dark, anything can happen.

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DETAILS

27 Aug — 12 Sep 2026
at the Eltham Hotel

CUSTOMISE YOUR NIGHT

Just like your favourite pub order, there are a few ways to enjoy the show. We have three different ticket experiences to choose from:

• The Usual: general admission seating in rows 3–9
• The Upgrade: guaranteed seating in front 2 rows plus a drink
• Right Amongst It (table of 4): on-stage seating where you experience the play from an up-close, actor level perspective. Tickets are sold as a table of four, seated together at picnic tables on stage. Note: seats do not include back support. Some areas of the stage may have slightly restricted views.

TICKETS

Tue – Thu performances
Full price $69 – $89
Concession $54
30 and under $30
Right Amongst It (on-stage table of 4) $250

Fri – Sat performances
Full price $79 – $99
Concession $64
30 and under $30
Right Amongst It (on-stage table of 4) $300

Please note there is $5.50 booking fee per transaction
Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice

BOOKINGS

• Book online
• Contact Box Office 02 6622 0300 (Tue – Thu 9am – 5pm)
• Have questions? Check out our Ticket FAQs or send us an email at [email protected] and we will call you during Box Office hours

PATRON ADVICE

Duration 80 minutes (no interval)
Recommended for ages 12+
Contains adult themes

ACCESSIBILITY

Auslan-interpreted performance:
Sat 5 Sep, 7.30pm | Auslan tickets $64
To book online choose the 5 Sep performance, then select AUSLAN tickets.
Or, contact [email protected] 02 6622 0300 and specify Auslan requirements

To book wheelchair and/or companion seating please contact [email protected] 02 6622 0300.

CREATIVE TEAM

Love For One Night was devised through a collaborative creative process
Director & Concept Julian Louis
Writer Janis Balodis
Cast to be announced
Video Designer Poppy Walker
Sound Designer & Musical Director Matt Blackman
Lighting Designer Alex Torney
Original Production & Costume Designer  Charlotte Haywood
Additional Costumes Vanessa Kellas
Musicians Luke Bennett & Ben Cox
Camera Operator Marcus O’Brien
Director Mentorship Janie Gibson

Production photos by Kate Holmes, Tajette O’Halloran and Kurt Petersen. Photos on this page feature cast from the 2022 season.

DINNER

Make the most of your evening out and enjoy a pre-show feed at The Eltham. Dinner bookings are essential.
Seating times are available from 5pm—6.15pm to ensure you are fed before the show starts. Check out the menu here.
To make a reservation, email or call the pub: [email protected] 02 6629 1217

ACCOMMODATION

Fancy a sleepover at the pub? Accommodation is available during the season so jump online to book.

FAQS

Got a question about what to expect? Check out our FAQs and Important Info.
If you have any other questions, email [email protected] or call 02 6622 0300

REVIEWS FROM THE 2022 SEASON

*WINNER of 2023 PAC Australia IMPACT Award*

“What joy. Pure joy. As the last song played us into the night, the audience knew they had found pure gold.” Australian Stage

“Love for One Night is a salve. Like those Love for Lismore hearts, it beats for its people. Watching it from a crowd of local community members, all of them learning forward in their seats – is a gift.” The Guardian

“Funny. Poignant. Deeply moving. Visionary Director Julian Louis has done it again.”
Ben Franklin MLC, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, the Arts and Regional Youth (2021-22)

“Seriously the most fun I’ve had at a play ever. Laugh out loud again and again.” Audience member

ORIGINAL 2022 PRODUCTION TEAM

Director & Devisor Julian Louis
Writer & Devisor Janis Balodis
Video Producer Mic Gruchy
Video Designer  Poppy Walker
Musical Director  Jamie Birrell
Musicians Luke Bennett & Ben Cox
Movement Consultant  Kimberley McIntyre
Production & Costume Designer  Charlotte Haywood
Lighting Designer  Alex Torney
Associate Artist Anna Marais
Associate Artist Jo Turner
Performers Lloyd Allison-Young, Claire Atkins, Phil Blackman, Zoe Gameau, Katia Molino
Stage Manager  Kylie Fuad & Adrienne Meg Lester
Assistant Stage Manager  Ava Jarrett
Production Manager Steve Gooding
Production Consultant Karl Johnson
Producer Sasha Bradbury
Camera Operator  Marcus O’Brien
Video Switchers Rohan Langford, Eden Crawford-Harriman
Audio Technician  Steve Shaw
Technicians  Rich Morrod, Patrick Bollinger, Andrew Thompson, Nat Rolls-Gordon

SUPPORTED BY

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body, and the NSW Government through Create NSW.