Strong is the New Pretty

Strong is the New Pretty
by Suzie Miller

“An exhilarating and timely tonic.”  - Stage Noise, Diana Simmonds ★★★★½

Produced by Brisbane Festival, Sydney Theatre Company and Trish Wadley Productions.

The Guardian ★★★★
Limelight ★★★★
Suzie Go See ★★★★
The Scoop ★★★★
Theatre Thoughts ★★★★
Sydney Morning Herald ★★★★
Stage Noise ★★★★½

“A pacy, crowd-pleasing production.”  The Guardian, Dee Jefferson ★★★★

“The production’s true triumph lies in the highly kinetic and imaginative direction of Sarah Giles. Giles constructs a theatrical landscape so visually and energetically arresting that the audience is utterly captivated.”  Suzy Goes See ★★★★

“A well-deserved and satisfying victory lap.”  The Guardian, Dee Jefferson ★★★★

“An incredible night of theatre.”  The Scoop ★★★★

“A kaleidoscopic mix of words, music, sound, dance and irreverence.”  Stage Noise, Diana Simmonds ★★★★½

“An imaginative production for which the visuals are as striking as the words.”  Australian Arts Review

“Beautifully choreographed performance.”  The Scoop

“Incredible storytelling and comedy.... An entertaining romp… before leaving you to ponder the larger social issues.” The Conversation

Designer Christina Smith
Lighting Designer Paul Jackson
Composer Clemence Williams
Sound Designer Brady Watkins
Video Designer Craig Wilkinson
Movement Director Kelley Abbey
Dramaturg Jonathan Ware
Assistant Director Julia Robertson

With Lucy Bell, Edyll, Amy Hack, Amy Ingram, Amber McMahon, Tara Morice, Nyasha Ogden, Contsessa Treffone.

Photography by Prudence Upton