The multi-award-winning hit musical cabaret Little Squirt comes to Bondi Fest at Bondi Pavilion for three nights.
Following an international tour, writer and musical comedian Darby James returns to Sydney with his heartfelt and hilarious one-man musical comedy exploring sperm donation, queer parenthood, and unconventional pathways to starting a family.
LITTLE SQUIRT
WINNER Somewhere For Us Magazine Fringe Award 2025
WINNER Green Room Award 2024 for Outstanding Production 2024
WINNER Green Room Award 2024 for Outstanding Direction 2024
WINNER Green Room Award 2024 for Outstanding Writing 2024
WINNER Edinburgh Touring Award, Melbourne Fringe 2023
WINNER Best Cabaret, Melbourne Fringe 2023
Venue: Bondi Pavilion, Seagull Cabaret Hall
Dates: Thursday, 16 July 2026 – Saturday 18 July 2026
Time: 7PM (60 mins)
Tickets: https://www.bondifestival.com.au/event/little-squirt/
When Darby responds to a Facebook advertisement seeking sperm donors, he finds himself navigating genetic questionnaires and confronting existential questions about parenthood, identity, and the future of the planet. Blending sharp humour with emotional depth, Little Squirt invites audiences to consider what it means to create life in an uncertain world.
Featuring 12 original songs, Little Squirt is written and performed by Darby James and directed and dramaturged by Casey Gould. Since its premiere, the production has won three Green Room Awards, including Best Cabaret, and received the Edinburgh Touring Award at Melbourne Fringe 2023. The award launched a successful international journey, with seasons at Edinburgh Fringe, London, Aberdeen and Dublin. Praised by audiences and critics, Little Squirt offers a moving and deeply personal perspective on procreation, legacy and belonging.
Little Squirt is produced in partnership with Quiet RIOT, the boutique production company founded by producer Linda Catalano (Hot Brown Honey, BATSHIT, Dangerous Goods).
“Unexpected, thought-provoking and bursting with heart”
★★★★ The List
“Profane but profound…James is a winning, engaging performer”
★★★★ The Scotsman
“Everything you can really want and need from a musical comedy”
★★★★ A Young(ish) Perspective
“Impressively delivered…left the stage to bellowing cheers and foot stamping”
★★★★ Entertainment Now
“Delivered with such raw honesty and passion that there were tears in my eyes…a beautiful piece of work”
★★★★★ Musical Theatre Review
“An edge of your seat hour…if it comes to a theatre near you – GO!”
Theatre Travels
Website: www.darbyjames.com/littlesquirt
Creative Team:
Written and Performed by Darby James
Direction and Dramaturgy by Casey Gould
Set and Costume Design by Betty Auhl
Executive Producer Linda Catalano
Technical Operation Tyler Fitzpatrick
Age Recommendation and Content Warnings: 14+, Scenes of a sexual nature, strong language/swearing
