Rising Australian actor Xavier Samuel is set to star in an up-and-coming Australian comedy double bill, The Dog/The Cat, at Belvoir this year.

Starring Samuel, Andrea Demetriades and Benedict Hardie, The Dog/The Cat is a production from playwrights Brendan Cowell and Lally Katz. The plays depict two interconnected stories of love and stupidity.

The Dog/The Cat will be running from Thursday June 18 until Sunday July 26 at Belvoir St Theatre. Tickets are available through the venue.