i can still see all the stars.
it was always going to end, wasn’t it?
andie and tessa. comets destined to pass one another, doomed by the narrative. on their first date, sharing their coming out story for the 500th time over a bottle of expensive rosé, it feels meant to be – but as their relationship expands with heart and thrill, so do the ghosts of their closeted past. as the pair desperately struggle to escape the echoes, will they find their place amongst works of fiction?
with an all queer female-aligned creative team led by five star playwright emmett aster, ‘i can still see all the stars.’ shines a light on the trauma of growing up queer. a bittersweet exploration of love, community, and grief, this compelling story will leave you wanting to hold yourself and your loved ones with tenderness.
upcoming performances
state of play (fringe world festival)
28th january – 2nd february 2025
state theatre centre, perth
[my favourite part of this project has been] being able to work with an amazing crew to deliver a gorgeously heartbreaking story that talks about the queer experience in a way that few others have. it’s made me feel so seen and heard and i hope this show gives that to anyone else who watches it.
original creative team
playwright/director
emmett aster (he/him)
assistant director
teaghan lowry (they/she)
producer
caity wainwright (they/she)
stage manager
izzy chard (they/them)
assistant stage manager
faybian kai (it/they)
set designer
kiana roberts (she/her)
costume designer
dana brennan (she/her)
sound designer
jules burton (she/her)
marketing manager
daisy finch (all pronouns)
original cast
andie/izzy
lauren daniels (they/them)
tessa/mia
jessie kaitlan (she/they)
understudy andie/izzy
teaghan lowry (they/she)
understudy tessa/mia
dana brennan (she/her)
audience testimonials
this show was incredible, i was truly left speechless and definitely in tears. i don’t even know where to begin.
the actors were fantastic, perfect for the roles they played. they had such a good stage presence and chemistry. i applaud the casting and directors. jessie and lauren told this story so well, and i could always clearly tell which of the four characters was being played, their body language and attitudes were so distinct. i was so impressed.
i loved how cozy the set design was and how it was used throughout the show. the onstage lanterns really set the mood being portrayed in specific scenes (loved the morse code touch, i just wish i knew morse code). the set was just so immersive, and the sound was beautiful, i loved the use of sounds to differentiate the scenes and timelines on stage.
i want to watch this again and again. the involvement of the queer audience was so special, and turning on my tea light just made me cry harder. the words spoken as they walked up the stairs and through the audience just hit really hard, i was so emotional. it was an incredible feeling.
the cast and crew have really outdone themselves. i couldn’t praise them more, and i am so glad to have witnessed this show come to the stage. thank you so much to everyone in the cast and crew for breaking my heart. i will be thinking about this show for a long time.
everyone’s queer experiences are so unique, but to be able to see myself up there on the stage, was a huge moment for me. i don’t think i have ever felt so seen, to know that there are people out there that get it.
i could continue to write more, i just have so many thoughts that i just do not know how to articulate.
we really need more queer stories and art being created like this. it meant so much to me to be able to relate to the experiences being shared on the stage. the writing was just stunning. i was obsessed.
such an incredible show. struggling with acceptance growing up as a queer individual is not an easy experience, it was so encouraging, and important not only to be represented in art but to feel understood and to feel so connected to an audience.
jess and lauren had such a tricky task of dual roles and did a fabulous job in portraying different connections and such yearning. the crew and creators have outdone themselves in forging this piece of art and i hope they receive many more opportunities to continue creating with such passion.
i loved the performance in i can see all the stars. i would want to see it over and over again if i could. goosebumps were there, the cast and crew did amazing!
a touching and complex portrayal of a queer relationship, the realism and depth presented in the dynamic between the two leads left me feeling lots of things, not least of which being heartbroken.
thank you so much for putting on such a great show!
upon entering the venue i was given a tea light candle, but really, it should have been a few tissues as well. the performances by the people on stage and the story they tell is heartbreaking and from the viewers i spoke with, close to home in different ways for a lot of people. everyone can relate to an aspect of this story about loving someone else and even yourself. if you get a chance to watch this show, do it, but be prepared to cry.
i really loved how effortless and raw this show was, so lovely to see queer theatre.
cast and crew interviews
daisy finch
marketing manager
jules burton
sound designer
dana brennan
costume designer & understudy (tessa)
kiana roberts
set designer
faybian kai
assistant stage manager
izzy chard
stage manager
teaghan lowry
assistant director & understudy (andie)
emmett aster
director & playwright
caity wainwright
producer
jessie kaitlan
performer: tessa
lauren daniels
performer: andie