The moment I knew: when he said I love you, it took me days to build up the nerve to respond

‘It was the moment of no return, I knew I was a goner,’ writes Angelina about the moment she returned Lachlan’s affections Composite: Angelina Thomson

Lachlan says he first noticed me when I was working as an usher at the Eternity Playhouse theatre in Sydney before Covid, but I first remember meeting him in December 2021 when we started rehearsals for A Chorus Line together.

I was instantly attracted to this handsome, talented guy. When I found out he loved the ocean, surfing and skateboarding – like me – I knew he was a triple threat twice over. These aren’t the kind of interests you encounter too often working in musical theatre, so we bonded quickly. I made the first move and asked for his number.