Strong is the New Pretty is a world premiere work by Suzie Miller that shares the untold story of how the AFLW was born. It is one of the headline commissions of Brisbane Festival 2026 under Artistic Director Ebony Bott.
Cast and Creative Team for Strong is the New Pretty at Brisbane Festival, Brisbane
Creative Team
Common People Dance Eisteddfod
Event Organizer
Wakka Wakka
Puppetry Company
Virginia Gay
Playwright
Nī Dekkers-Reihana
Actor
Miriama McDowell
Actor
Tupua Tigafua
Choreographer
Katie Wolfe
Director
Luke Murphy
Creator
Clare Watson
Director
Shannon Ruska
Traditional Owner
VOU
Dance Tribe
Daily tous les jours
Studio
The Veronicas
Soundtrack Artists
Trish Wadley Productions
Production Company
Sprung Dance Theatre
Dance Theatre
Ella Ganza
Curator
Ebony Bott
Artistic Director
Suzie Miller
Playwright
News About Strong is the New Pretty at Brisbane Festival, Brisbane
Full Cast Set for STRONG IS THE NEW PRETTY at Brisbane Festival
June 23, 2026 Brisbane Festival, Sydney Theatre Company, and Trish Wadley Productions announced the full cast for the world premiere of Suzie Miller's STRONG IS THE NEW PRETTY, directed by Sarah Giles, with Lucy Bell, Amber McMahon, and Tara Morice among the ensemble.
Brisbane Festival to Launch 2026 Program Under New Artistic Director Ebony Bott
June 08, 2026 Brisbane Festival announced its 2026 program, the inaugural vision of new Artistic Director Ebony Bott, featuring 700 performances, world premieres, international productions, and free events across the city.About the Theatre
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