Strong is the New Pretty at Canberra Theatre Centre
Dates: 9/24/2026 - 10/3/2026
📍 Theatre: Canberra Theatre Centre
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Strong is the New Pretty is a new play written by Suzie Miller and directed by Sarah Giles, charting the trailblazing formation of the AFLW from a pipe dream into a major sensation. The cast includes Lucy Bell, Amy Hack, Amy Ingram, Alex King, Amber McMahon, Tara Morice, Nyasha Ogden, and Contessa Treffone. The play traces the heartbreaking and passionate story of the organisers and players of the inaugural AFLW season, celebrating the collaborative way a group of women dreamed something into existence. This production is co-produced by Brisbane Festival, Sydney Theatre Company, and Trish Wadley Productions.
Cast and Creative Team for Strong is the New Pretty at Canberra Theatre Centre
Cast
Lucy Bell
Sam Mostyn
Amy Hack
Ensemble
Amy Ingram
Ensemble
Alex King
Ensemble
Amber McMahon
Ensemble
Tara Morice
Ensemble
Nyasha Ogden
Ensemble
Contessa Treffone
Ensemble
Creative Team
Sarah Giles
Director
Christina Smith
Designer
Paul Jackson
Lighting Designer
Clemence Williams
Composer
Brady Watkins
Sound Designer
Craig Wilkinson
Video Designer
Kelley Abbey
Choreographer
Julia Robertson
Assistant Director
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