Family life becomes generational war in this breakthrough Aussie dark comedy debut. Western Australian director Zoe Pepper’s biting satire about intergenerational wealth is a twisted take on privilege, the housing crisis and a disillusioned generation. Sharp and farcical, this hits very close to home.
Newly evicted and jobless, 30-something Cory (Travis Jeffery) and his heavily pregnant wife, Jasmine (Maria Angelico), are forced to move into his childhood home – just until they get back on their feet, of course. But this temporary measure slowly becomes a parasitic imposition on Cory’s baby-boomer parents (Michael Hurst and Linda Cropper), with absurd and ludicrous consequences. Tempers rise and the fights turn from verbal to violent – but which couple will end up on top?
Writer-director Zoe Pepper infuses the story with biting humour and theatrical flair, crafting a dark satire of housing, inequality and the collapse of middle-class ideals. Both unsettling and disturbingly fun, Birthright transforms a suburban household into a crucible for privilege, resentment and fear. The result is a generational showdown where millennial despair and boomer entitlement collide, and where neither side escapes unscathed.
Getting Here and Getting In:
Parking at UWA is free after 5pm. We recommend car parks 1 and 5: check this map.
Allow time for parking: UWA hosts many events and sometimes it takes a little longer to find a space.
Doors open at 6pm. In 2026 the box office will be cashless.
Food and Drink
The pay-bar offers wines, beers, soft and hot drinks, along with chips, chocolate and, importantly, ice creams!
The Somerville Auditorium is also a BYO venue: bring your own picnic and favourite tipple.
We have many picnic tables and grassed areas.
Pre-ordering your gourmet pizza is crucial: order here.
Enjoying your film
The film starts at 8pm until 1 March 2026. From 2 March 2026 the film starts at 7.30pm.
Cushions courtesy of Lotterywest are available.
Seats are not assigned: on your arrival you can reserve a seat with a rug or cushion. Please don't leave single seat gaps.
We have plenty of seating, please do not bring your own.
There are four locations suitable for wheelchair users - please speak to a staff member on your arrival.
Nights can soemtimes be cool, so please rug up.
We treat the Auditorium for mosquitoes, but still bring your preferred mozzie spray.
Lost Property
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