Peach Productions is bringing the girl power to Sydney Fringe with a collection of eight individual short plays by women of diverse backgrounds.
The stories range from early European settlement to present day, focusing on women who managed to become triumphant and overcome their challenges in order to achieve identity and independence.Peach Productions is committed to supporting women writers and directors and providing opportunities for women in theatre.
'Women In Australia: Stories Of Courage' presents…
'Nurse Peggy' by Margaret Fitzgerald, about a notorious convict transported for life and determined to return to England.
'There's Always Blessings' written by Elizabeth Routledge and directed by Victoria Rowland, about a pioneer family in Bellingen.
'Eliza', written by Colleen Henry and directed by Maggy Franklin, about a schoolteacher in the Hunter Valley in the 1870s who struggles for independence.
'Louisa, The Dawn And The Vote', written and directed by Margaret Fitzgerald, Louisa Lawson leading the campaign in NSW for voting rights for women.
'Island Journey', written and directed by Uma Kali Shakti: One woman's attempt to gain closure.
'Do Ability Divas', devised by Holly Craig, Madeleine Stewart and Uma Kali Shakti: The question is not how we live with our disabilities, but how do we live with yours!?
'Got You', written by Kel Vance and directed by Katharine Babatzanis, about two long-time friends facing up to their biggest challenge.
'Coming to Dinner', written by Elaine Laforteza and directed by Meili Bookluck, not only is dinner served, but also family secrets between a Filipino-Australian mother and son are revealed.
