Sunshine Super Girl at Melbourne Theatre Company Tickets
About Sunshine Super Girl at Melbourne Theatre Company
Written & directed by Andrea James
Shortlisted for the 2021 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Drama, this landmark Australian work written and directed by Andrea James (Dogged) tells the heartwarming story of Wiradjuri Australian tennis legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley. Sunshine Super Girl is a joyful celebration of spirit and passion over adversity, and a loving tribute to a woman whose sporting prowess continues to inspire the nation.
A young girl hits a ball against the tin wall of her family’s home with a fruit-box bat. This is where it all began for Evonne Goolagong. Hers is a quintessentially Blak Australian story about a girl from the bush who dared to dream, and with the unlikely support of an outback farming town, rose to become the No. 1 tennis player in the world, and a household name by the age of 19.
Arriving in Melbourne following acclaimed seasons interstate, this unique production chronicles the emotional, physical and spiritual journey of Goolagong, and will see the Sumner theatre transformed into a ‘tennis court’ with onstage courtside seating to evoke the magic of Wimbledon. With its distinctive sensibility and humour, Sunshine Super Girl asks us to consider our nation’s future and the part we can play for the next ‘Goolagong’ waiting in the wings.
Run time
1hr 37min (no interval)
Categories
Start date
9th November, 2022
End date
14th December, 2022
Venue
The Sumner | Southbank Theatre
Accessibility
Wheelchair access is via the front entrance on Southbank Boulevard. There are lifts to all levels. The foyer offer tables and chairs at wheelchair height, and a low bar service area.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM: For routes travelling up and down St Kilda Road (1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72) you can alight at the Arts Centre stop and walk to Southbank Theatre. Route 1 goes down Southbank Boulevard, and stops on Sturt Street just outside Melbourne Recital Centre (located next to the Southbank Theatres).
BY TRAIN: Southbank Theatre is within easy distance of Flinders Street Station. After exiting the station, walked south down St Kilda Road.
BY CAR: Wilson Parking has multiple paid options available: Roverside Quay, Southgate, Eureka or Flingers Gate car parks. Please note, these are paid carparks.
More information about Sunshine Super Girl at Melbourne Theatre Company
"★★★★ A graceful, energetic production, honouring Goolagong Cawley’s life story." - The Guardian
"★★★★ Beautifully staged and lovingly performed." - Artshub
"Destined to become a legacy piece of Australian theatre" - The Conversation
"An uplifting portrait of an icon." - InDaily
2021 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award shortlist
Written and Directed by: Andrea James
A Performing Lines Production
CAST
Mum & Ensemble: Jax Compton
Roger, Dad & Ensemble: Lincoln Elliot
Evonne: Ella Ferris
Barbara & Ensemble: Katina Olsen
Larry, Mr Edwards & Ensemble: Kirk Page
Title image photography by: Evening Standard / Stringer
Production photography by: Paz Tassone
Tickets
Unfortunately, tickets for this event are no longer available.
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