GRLZ
2023 Development Workshop supported by Australia Council for the Arts
2021 Auslan Development Workshop supported by Create NSW
2019 Movement Development Workshop supported by Playwriting Australia
Image credit: Clare Hawley
Set in an infirmary for young women, a group of misfits deemed dangerous to society are fighting for their reformation. Their strict everyday routine and discipline is interrupted by a prospective visit from the Head of State. In a world where performance is necessary for survival, they will learn that a moment in the spotlight can be a radical act.
A death-defying circus act, a surreal dream, an urgent love song; GRLZ straddles both the epic and intimate, inspired by the #WeAreAllPussyRiot movement. This bold new play, sparked by the real-life story of its creator, has powerful resonance for anyone seeking hope.
GRLZ is performed in English and Auslan. The cast will include shadow interpreters as part of the staging and the story.
Playwright Victoria Haralabidou, Director Nell Ranney
2023 Development Workshop: Circus Director Debra Batton, Assistant Director Danni Wright, Choreographer Anna Seymour, Designer Isabel Hudson, Access and Auslan Consultant Sue Jo Wright, Rigger Helen Clifford, Producer Whitney Richards, Stage Manager Madelaine Osborn, Cast Airlie Dodds, Ana Maria Belo, Angela Nica Sullen, Anna Seymour, Emma J. Hawkins, Kate Cheel, Randa Sayed and Rebecca Massey
2021 Auslan Development Workshop: Access and Auslan Consultant Sue Jo Wright, Cast Emma Watkins, Danni Wright and Salomon Gerber
2019 Physical Theatre Development Workshop: Circus advisor Debra Batton, Choreographer/ Auslan advisor Anna Seymour, Designer Isabel Hudson, Producer Michelle Kotevski, Workshop Assistant Sharni McDermott, Cast Airlie Dodds, Anna Seymour, Emma Harvie, Emma J. Hawkins, Gabrielle Chan, Kate Cheel, Megan Wilding and Rebecca Massey