5 Australian plays that feel like Netflix’s Adolescence

One of the most talked about shows of the year, Netflix's 'Adolescence' feels closer to theatre than TV, with themes that reverberate across the Australian canon.
Netflix's Adolescence has taken the world by storm. Image: Netflix.

The UK series Adolescence has swept the globe since its premiere on Netflix earlier this year. Instantly becoming one of the most talked-about shows of recent years, the hard-hitting drama tells the story of a community dealing with the fallout of toxic masculinity in young people. 

Adolescence is also notable for its technical mastery. Each of its four episodes is executed in a single take, which for the actors and writers gives the staged screen drama a feeling closer to live theatre than television. 

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David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.