the girlie show

A story about coming out, rebelling and finding acceptance in 1993…with Madonna’s help.

production details

Season dates: 9-20 Feb, 2016 - Old 505 - Mardi Gras Festival
Playwright: Wayne Tunks
Director: Wayne Tunks
Cast: Campbell Briggs, Thomas G. Burt, Adam Carr, Mat Glessing, Prudence Holloway, Chantel Leseberg, Jack Marsden, Jacinta Moses, Tasha O’Brien and Billie Scott
Assistant Director: Emma Louise
Lighting Designer: Larry Kelly
Presented by: Tunks Productions

synopsis

It’s 1993 and Madonna is visiting Australia for the first time. For fans Jason, Mary, Sam, Natalie and Derek this is what they’ve been waiting for. While in line for tickets the five become inseparable, sharing friendship, love and an obsession for the Queen of Pop. Sam may only be 16, but he’s out to his Dad and looking for love in all the wrong places. Natalie is a pop singer who’s close to a record deal, if she can only keep her sexuality a secret. Mary is a good Catholic girl whose parents have no idea she’s been idolising the wrong Madonna. And Jason is just trying to deny his feelings for Derek. Loaded with the fashions and music of the 90s, The Girlie Show is about coming out, rebelling and finding acceptance – a true pop culture playground!

Script available for purchase via Australian Plays Transform

Tasha O’Brien is cast perfectly as the mousey goody-two-shoes Mary ★★★★ Rhapsodise

a hilarious portrayal by Tasha O'Brien Broadway World

there is little doubt that there remains a need for these narratives to be made Suzy Goes See

this big cast all provide some wonderful moments so it is impossible to pick standout performances Theatre Now

Production photos: Isobel Markus-Dunworth