The Narcissist: A wickedly hilarious play

Five well-dressed people stand facing the camera, including two women and three men. In the centre is the main character Xavier, the narcissist.

Friday 17 April 2026 | 07:30 PM

Southport

A wickedly funny play about love, lust and self-obsession.

Xavier is a narcissist. A jaded, urban professional stuck in Brisbane’s inner-city, he’s approaching middle age and the dream of finding a “psychosexually well-adjusted” partner is slipping through his perfectly manicured fingers.

Enter Bronwyn – his best friend, boozy, brilliant and equally fed up with life’s second-hand thrill. She issues a challenge: “Six weeks to bag a man! No ifs, no buts, no limits, no boundaries and no rules!”

The Narcissist is a riotous, politically incorrect post-modern comedy of manners – part farce, part social commentary – that peels back the shiny veneer of middle-class sexual politics and self-image wars. With razor-sharp wit and unapologetic swagger, Carleton holds up the mirror and asks: Who’s watching who?

A play guaranteed to leave audiences in gasping fits — and maybe a little uneasy about their own reflections. If you loved the 2000s vibe of TV shows such as Will & Grace, you’ll love The Narcissist.

Written by Stephen Carleton. Directed by Kate Learmonth.

Contains adult themes and strong language.

The Narcissist is presented by permission of Australian Plays Transform.

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