This review was first published on 30 July 2025 when Trophy Boys performed in Carriageworks, NSW. Trophy Boys is inspired by historic allegations of rape against former federal attorney-general Christian Porter, the alleged victim of which committed suicide in 2020. Herein lies the appeal of Trophy Boys – and its importance, too. Trophy Boys. Trophy Boys: Creative choicesWhile Trophy Boys is a worthy work, worthiness is not artistry – and vice-versa.