We went to see ‘The Darker’, an Adelaide Fringe Festival play written and directed by playwright and poet Martin Christmas. David Daradan’s performance in this one-hour show was honest, intimate and confronting.

David and Martin, you have set the bar high for the rest of the festival.

‘The Darker’ explores what it means to be ‘a man’ – the parts we are proud of, the parts we are embarrassed about, the parts we are afraid of and the parts we are ashamed of. David kept us captivated for the entire performance. Time stood still as David deftly and convincingly delivered Martin’s insightful message.

Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Day 78, The Darker Side of David Daradan’ 1/400s f/2.8 ISO1000 125mm