MEDIA RELEASE • 22 AUGUST 2022
For one night only on Wednesday 5 October, celebrate spirit, passion over adversity and the incredible story of Evonne Goolagong with Sunshine Super Girl at The Geelong Arena.
Written and directed by Yorta Yorta/Gunaikurnai theatremaker Andrea James (Yanagai! Yanagai!), this landmark new Australian work pays tribute to a woman whose sporting prowess continues to inspire a nation and give hope to thousands of young girls across the country.
A young gsirl hits a ball against the tin wall of her family’s home. This is where it all began for Evonne Goolagong. Hers is a quintessentially Australian story about a girl from the bush who dared to dream, and with the support of an outback farming town, rose to become the No. 1 tennis player in the world and a household name by the age of 19.
Employing distinctively Australian sensibility and humour, Sunshine Super Girl pays tribute to Australian tennis icon, Evonne Goolagong, asking us to consider our nation’s future and the part we can play for the next ‘Goolagong’ waiting in the wings.
Sunshine Super Girl is presented by Performing Lines.
Tickets are on sale now at geelongartscentre.org.au/our-season-2022/sunshine-super-girl
QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE
“Geelong Arts Centre is committed to showcasing bold Australian works that investigate important themes and provoke important discussions.
Andrea James’ Sunshine Super Girl expertly examines community connection with heart and humour, while also skilfully exploring poverty, adversity, and racism in Australia”.
Geelong Arts Centre Head of Programming
Penny McCabe
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SHOW FACT SHEET
VENUE, DATES & TIMES
DURATION 95 minutes, no interval
VENUE The Geelong Arena
110 Victoria Street, North Geelong
DATES & TIMES
WED 5 OCT 7:30PM
TICKETS & BOOKINGS
TICKET PRICES
FULL PRICE $59 - $69
SENIOR/CONCESSION/STUDENT $53 - $62
CHILD $38 - $45
GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE $50 - $59
BOOKINGS
geelongartscentre.org.au/our-season-2022/sunshine-super-girl
AVAILABLE SPOKESPEOPLE
ANDREA JAMES
Writer & Director
PENNY MCCABE
Head of Programming – Geelong Arts Centre
Talent interviews and photo opportunities may be available upon request.
Contact Georgia Allen – Geelong Arts Centre Communications and Social Media Lead to discuss interview opportunities further.
P | 03 5225 1274
E | georgia@geelongartscentre.org.au
For full billing and credits, visit geelongartscentre.org.au/our-season-2022/sunshine-super-girl