Proserpine-born actor Connor Hawkins is set to return to his hometown next month for a debut performance of Tom Paine: Based on Nothing, an intense, thought-provoking one-man show that promises to push both performer and audience out of their comfort zones.
Written by acclaimed playwright Will Eno, the 75-minute monologue is described as “stand-up existentialism” and a stream of consciousness dialogue through life’s rawest moments: life, love, childhood and mortality.
Connor describes the show as its title.
“The title says it’s based on nothing, and it definitely leans into that,” added Connor.
Connor has performed in numerous productions, but this is the first time he will perform a monologue-type script.
“It’s probably going to be the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my acting career,” Connor said.
“I needed something to test me, but also to prove to myself that I could do it.
“Once I get through that first performance, it’ll be like a monkey off my shoulders, and I will feel pretty good after that.”
Connor, who grew up between Proserpine and Airlie Beach, first discovered his love for theatre in high school drama classes, later building a career across stage and screen. Bringing this production home, he says, is particularly special.
Tom Paine: Based on Nothing will be performed at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre on Friday, September 12.
WHAT: Thom Pain (based on nothing) performed by Connor Hawkins
WHERE: Proserpine Entertainment Centre
WHEN: Friday 12 September (7:30pm – 8:45pm)
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