A Belvoir St Theatre Production
Lose to Win
2 May 26
The Q
15+
written by Mandela Mathia
An extraordinary journey from South Sudan to the Australian stage!
Overview
Date
Saturday, 2 May 2026
Time
7:30pm
Venue
The Q
Running time
70 minutes
Audience advice
Haze effects, strobe lighting, coarse language, loud noises and references to death & violence
Tickets
$30 – $60
Concession tickets must show ID
Description
Classification
“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
What makes Mandela’s tale entertaining and memorable is his big smile, his sense of humour and his easy honesty.
Sydney Arts Guide