Interview with actor Brendan Paul

Brendan Paul is Otto’s best friend in According to Otto.
Playing at the Depot Theatre

World premiere of new Australian play for the 40th Sydney Mardi Gras

Otto Brooks is 16 with a massive imagination and a big secret he’s ready to reveal – he’s gay. Otto Brooks is 16 with a massive imagination and a big secret he’s ready to reveal – he’s gay.

Otto has the usual family, parents who love and embarrass him, a Uni student sister who wants to change the world, a pop culture loving Nana and a best friend, Max, who he’s secretly in love with. Add to that, a school bully out for a blood and Otto has a lot to go through before he becomes what he really wants, to be out, happy and in love.

Time to delve into the world according to Otto.

Producer: Wayne Tunks

Director: Wayne Tunks

Assistant Director: Daniel Pollock

Lighting Designer: Louise Mason

Cast: Felicity Burke, Alice Furze, Cooper Mortlock, Jacinta Moses, Jasper Musgrave, Tasha O’Brien, Brendan Paul, Wayne Tunks and Andrew Wang.