LAYCOCK PRESENTS 
A Belvoir St Theatre Production 
LOSE TO WIN 

“In this country, you think it’s your right to have three meals a day. Me, where I came from? I think it’s a miracle.”

From South Sudan to Egypt to our stage, this is the extraordinary journey of Mandela Mathia. Fleeing his war-torn home as a child, Mandela spent many years journeying, searching, and eventually finding his way to our stage. This is a joyful, poignant solo show, straight from the man who lived it.

A celebration of the South Sudanese community, of resilience, and the power of imagination, Lose To Win is an astonishing modern Australian story.

“Not a soul is born without a backstory, but few are as gripping as Mandela Mathia’s.” – Sydney Morning Herald

“Mandela Mathia has an extraordinary stage presence – warm and generous spirited.” – Theatre Reds

Duration 1 hour 10 minutes, no interval 
Warnings References to death and violence, the use of strobe lighting, haze and loud sounds 
Ages 15+ (Years 10 – 12)

Cast

Performer – Mandela Mathia

Creatives

Director – Jessica Arthur

Assistant Director – Mehhma Malhi

Set & Costume Designer – Keerthi Subramanyam

Sound Design & Composer – Brendan Boney

Original Lighting Designer – Kate Baldwin

Technical Co-Ordinator – Joel Montgomery

Stage Manager – Christopher Starnawski