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We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors give strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations, both First Nations and non-First Nations peoples, towards creating a better Queensland.

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Meet Dr. Agnes Bennett and Dr. Lilian Cooper, two Aussie women who, rejected by the army, find their own way to the frontline, becoming decorated war heroes.

Winner of Best New Australian Work (Matilda Awards), A Girl’s Guide to World War is an extraordinary true story that will leave you energised and transformed.

Featuring Susie French (Menopause the Musical, Mamma Mia), as the smoking, swearing lesbian powerhouse Dr Lilian Cooper, Queensland’s first female doctor, A Girl’s Guide to World War will carry you away with its breathtaking musical storytelling.

Presented by Musical Theatre Australia, and written by Queensland’s own Aleathea Monsour and Katy Forde, this is an unforgettable story of courage and compassion.

Joyous and compelling … totally satisfying.

Stage Whispers
The best show I have seen in forever. The story, songs, writing, stagecraft and directing are all incredible and the performances are world-class. Don’t miss this show!

Audience Member
A wonderfully uplifting work of inspiration and entertainment.

Blue Curtains

This production contains strobe lighting, occasional coarse language, adult themes, themes of mental health and war, and references to self-harm.

Recommended for ages 13+.

CLASSROOM ACCESS $100: Rent for 12 weeks unlimited viewing including individual access for up to 40 students to watch on their devices.

SCHOOL ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $600: Gain access to a library of performances, behind-the-scenes content, education notes and more for a whole year. This subscription provides easy access for all teachers at your school with one admin login to use on multiple devices simultaneously. Add on individual student access to the subscription to further enrich their learning.

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Cast & Creatives

Cast Aleathea Monsour, Susie French, Vix Nightsinger, Zoe Georgakis, Margery Forde, Minette Cooper, Rachel Fentiman, Matilda Malone
Band Vix Nightsinger, Sue Moxon, Suzanne Hibbs
Writer and Director Katy Forde
Composer and Musical Director Aleathea Monsour
Choreographer Fiona Jopp
Lighting Design David Walters
New Touring Production Design (Set and Costumes) Bill Haycock