Type – Independent, Social Commentary
If you liked – Black Mirror, Other Hands by Laura Wade
Someday We’ll Find It: an overwhelming – all-round hilarious – commentary on technology and its impact on contemporary society
Zachary Sheridan‘s Someday We’ll Find It is a thought-provoking commentary on modern life, and the influence that technology has had on it. Performed at Meatworks, the intimate nature of the venue works well for exploring the search for love and meaning in a rapidly changing world. Sheridan says that it may be hard to manage everything life throws at us and still find time for companionship, but don’t worry, the internet has you covered there. Just follow these easy steps, courtesy of WikiHow.
With his dialogue consisting solely of search engine prompts, Sheridan poses his questions to some all-knowing force, desperately seeking answers. Eerie music accompanies the more harrowing of Sheridan’s probings as he increases the speed of his delivery, instilling a sense of dread in the audience. Once the show had ended, I overheard someone describe it as overwhelming, noting the weight of the questions and their rapid-fire delivery.
The title, Someday We’ll Find It, may sound familiar to some readers. Sung originally by our fuzzy green friend Kermit way back in 1979, the song tells us to keep in touch with our imagination, to never give up on our dreams, to persevere no matter the hardships. As we wade ever further into the murky waters of AI, the underlying message of the song rings clearer and clearer. It urges adults to hold onto their childlike wonder, to keep the spark of curiosity alive in our hearts. Sheridan’s dialogue mimics these same child-like questions, only the framing has shifted. Rather than cling to technology, we’re called on to embrace each other instead: finding solace in our shared misery.
The performance itself is set in a late 90s office building, think Office Space. The Y2K aesthetic, reflects well the overall theme of the show, that being the disconnect we feel in our very rapidly evolving society. While the set is dressed in retro IT equipment, the themes and questions that Sheridan poses are very much in sync with modern concerns.
Is Someday We’ll Find It Worth Seeing in Melbourne?
I highly recommend Someday We’ll Find It. It’s quirky and conceptual, and while a younger crowd would get the most out of the various trends and niche celebrities sprinkled throughout, more mature audiences will get a good laugh at the absurdity that plagues people between the ages of 18 and 30. Just don’t make me explain who Clavicular is.
Tickets and Practical Info for Someday We’ll Find It in Melbourne 🎟️
Meat Market Stables, North Melbourne
Sat 14 March to 21 March 2026
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/someday-we-ll-find-it
