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Upside Down Fantasyland

30 y.o bearded man in snappy navy suit and burgandy tie, holding a ukulele on stage in front of microphone with a cheeky smile
Ryan Jasper
30 y.o bearded man in suit holding a ukulele, syringe in mouth, background half brick wall that breaks into a fantasy world with castles, dragons, unicorns.
Ryan Jasper
30 y.o bearded man in suit holding his hand out. emotional look on his face. dark room curtains behind, a live production photograph.
Ryan Jasper
30 y.o bearded man in snappy navy suit and burgandy tie, holding a ukulele on stage in front of microphone with a cheeky smile
Ryan Jasper
30 y.o bearded man in suit holding a ukulele, syringe in mouth, background half brick wall that breaks into a fantasy world with castles, dragons, unicorns.
Ryan Jasper
30 y.o bearded man in suit holding his hand out. emotional look on his face. dark room curtains behind, a live production photograph.
Ryan Jasper
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Heartfelt poetry, powerful songs, and evocative prose. A true story of parental drug-use and trauma.

Upside Down Fantasyland is a raw and poetic exploration of Troy Rogers journey from the shadows of his past to the light of his future.

Troy vulnerably takes the stage to share his experiences of growing up in out-of-home care. His childhood shaped by the trauma of drug-related struggles and a life with his grandmother due to his parents' substance abuse. It's a clever and seamless delivery, dynamically performed through poetry, song and prose

In this deeply personal performance, Troy delves into the complexities of his past with honesty and courage, while balancing the heavy material with humour and love.

Upside Down Fantasyland offers an unflinching look at resilience, healing, and the bittersweet nature of growing up in a world turned upside down.

What critics had to say:
I saw Upside Down Fantasyland last night, it's awesome! An emotional rollercoaster of a journey, a seamless mix of prose, poetry and songs. Five stars from me, go see it!
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Derek Tickner, Comedian

Upside Down Fantasyland is a Brave and riveting one man show which used clever, insightful poetry, song and theatre to provoke thought on many levels. Troy, through a repairing, compassionate heart and authentic voice tells his story of childhood trauma, resilience and hope which left me feeling stronger and energised.
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Andrew Cooper, Lyricist

Troy touched our soul....., he wonderfully caressed a range of feelings with his integrity, courage and delivery. He was both powerful and gentle through his stories, poetry and music. Go well Troy.
- Timothy O.

“Upside Down Fantasyland’ stands as a poignant exploration of personal struggle and triumph. Through his authentic storytelling and artistic versatility, Troy Rogers invites audiences into his world, offering a performance that is both enlightening and inspiring. As he continues to share his narrative, Rogers not only highlights his own journey but also fosters a broader conversation about resilience and the transformative power of art.​”
On Your Markus
“Upside Down Fantasyland is a Brave and riveting one man show which used clever, insightful poetry, song and theatre to provoke thought on many levels. Troy, through a repairing, compassionate heart and authentic voice tells his story of childhood trauma, resilience and hope which left me feeling stronger and energised.”
“I saw Upside Down Fantasyland last night, it's awesome! An emotional rollercoaster of a journey, a seamless mix of prose, poetry and songs. Five stars from me, go see it!”

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    Violence, Sexual Assault or Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Drug References, Mental Health

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