what i like to write about
lachlan parry is an emerging creative who is motivated by authentic and inclusive queer storytelling. his aim is to tell stories about queerness that move the narrative forward into a future where queerness is not just represented on screen and stage; but celebrated. his work often builds on his own lived experience to find new angles to tell difficult stories. he also writes comedy.
STRAIGHT PANIC
The Australian Theatre for Young People
16 - 27 June 2026
Professional Debut
A very gay comedy about very straight people in the strange far-off land of early 2000s Sydney.
The frazzled staff of Myer George Street anticipate an ill-timed visit from their General Manager. A particularly fraught annual gathering for The McLaren Family Olympics takes place without their patriarch, who is otherwise disposed. And three befuddled boys on Cronulla Beach, in December 2005, question...everything.
Lachlan Parry puts the hysteria in hysterical in this frenzied and biting comedy – a triptych of silliness and satire.
If you think it’s the gays who are prone to histrionics, you might want to think again.
Written by Lachlan Parry. Directed by Lily Hayman. Featuring Esha Jessy.
OTHER WORK
OTHER WORK
screen
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SHORT FILM
A reclusive paramedic copes with grief and seeks connection in the wake of a particularly traumatic job.
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SHORT FILM
after the death of his father leaves sean inheriting his family's beach house, a weekend away and the love of his partner, billie, helps him come to terms with his grief.
shortlisted for born writer’s award 2022
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SHORT FILM
a queer comedy that follows bryn as he, despite all advice, tries to lose his virginity at a party.
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SHORT FILM
sometimes even the hardest conversations, can start with just a good cup of coffee
stage
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as a collaboration between kxt bakehouse and montague basement, the laboratory is a program for emerging writers to develop new work.
lachlan is a 2024 participant of the laboratory and presenting a new play; city of the plain
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lachlan was one of four sydney participants in atyp’s 2023 fresh ink program.
during the program he wrote two pieces for public reading; two completely different monologues that just so happen to be occurring in unison and they told me i couldn’t write a musical
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can a long-term relationship withstand the scrutiny and trauma experienced when a country is asked to vote on the validity of their love? a story of community, hope and love set during the 2017 australian equal marriage plebiscite.
nominated for broadway world ‘best new play’
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a teenager grapples with her identity as she comes to understand what makes her different is what sets her apart.
written as part of atyp’s national Studio and featured in atyp’s 2023 intersection festival; undercurrent
published with currency press
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three sisters come back together to pack up their late mother's house while all trying not to fall apart.
other
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lachlan believes the strongest writing does not happen in isolation and understands how best to help writers wherever they’re at with their project. continuing to learn, in 2023, lachlan participated in atyp’s fresh ink where he not only wrote his own pieces but practiced effective dramaturgical skills with his peer’s projects.
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following training in notetaking and script coordination with catherine kelleher, lachlan has worked as a note taker in various tv writers rooms with companies such as easy tiger and lingo pictures.