Date: Wednesday 3 June 2026
Start: 18:00:00
Venue: The Loading Dock Theatre @ Qtopia
Location: Darlinghurst
Price: $25 - $28
Samuel Roberts returns to the stage in "F.A.A.G: Footballers Are A Godsend". This one-hour comedy cabaret features original songs and stories detailing a young queer man's experiences in country football. Sam, a young man steeped in the world of country footy, aspires to be the first openly queer footballer in the AFL. As he recounts his most significant moments in the game, he contemplates whether the culture of football truly offers an inclusive environment for queer men. Samuel Roberts, a comedian, songwriter and performer based in Naarm/Melbourne, has performed his shows at various festivals across Australia over the past three years. He also hosts and performs in Super Troupers Live – The Abba Party. The performance is guided by Wes Snelling, an award-winning writer, director, and performance-maker. Roberts states, "I'll keep sharing my story, on a stage or off. In the hope that no one has to go through life feeling alone." This sentiment was shared in a Qnews article response to Mitch Brown becoming the first queer footballer.