Synopsis
24 September – 3 October 2026
By Suzie Miller
Directed by Lee Lewis
Before the bright lights.
Before the roaring crowds.
Before the headlines finally caught up…
There were women kicking down locked doors with nothing but a football, a dream and enduring passion for the game.
STRONG IS THE NEW PRETTY is a movement brought to life on stage. It’s the story of how Australia’s women refused to wait their turn, rewriting the rules of the nation’s favourite sport and sparking a revolution that transformed the AFL landscape forever.
The celebrated Australian playwright behind sell-out smash hit RBG: Of Many, One and international phenomenon Prima Facie, Suzie Miller turns her extraordinary talents to the formation of the AFLW in this world premiere.
In 2010, an official report into the state of Australian Rules Football recommended the creation of a national women’s league. Seven years and a whole lot of grit, passion and fancy footwork later, the AFLW was born. This is the untold story of how the league went from a pipe dream to a sensation the sports world could no longer ignore.
With her gift for docudrama and trademark insight and warmth, Miller reunites with the director behind the original Prima Facie: Lee Lewis. Now fielding a brilliant lineup of eight players including Lucy Bell, Amy Ingram and Tara Morice, this dream team writes a love letter to a game and a community.
It’s theatre written in mud, sweat, and belief.
Ticket prices
Friday & Saturday Evening Performances
Premium Standard
$129.00
Premium Concession^
$119.00
Premium Groups 4+ (per person)
$109.00
A Reserve Standard
$119.00
A Reserve Concession^
$109.00
A Reserve Groups 4+ (per person)
$99.00
B Reserve Standard
$89.00
All Reserves Under 30
$35.00
Matinee & Thursday Evening Performances
Premium Standard
$119.00
Premium Concession^
$109.00
Premium Groups 4+ (per person)
$99.00
A Reserve Standard
$109.00
A Reserve Concession^
$99.00
A Reserve Groups 4+ (per person)
$89.00
B Reserve Standard
$89.00
All Reserves Under 30
$35.00
Preview & Monday – Wednesday Performances
Premium Standard
$109.00
Premium Concession^
$99.00
Premium Groups 4+ (per person)
$89.00
A Reserve Standard
$99.00
A Reserve Concession^
$89.00
A Reserve Groups 4+ (per person)
$79.00
B Standard
$89.00
School Group (1 teacher free for every 15 student tickets)Book Here
$35.00
All Reserves Under 30
$35.00
^ Available Concessions: Pension Card Holder, Health Care Card, Full Time Student
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Date & Times
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 7pm (Preview)
Friday 25 September 2026, 7pm (Opening night)
Saturday 25 September 2026, 1pm & 7pm
Monday, 28 September 2026, 6.30pm
Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 6.30pm
Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 7pm
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 7pm
Friday, 2 October 2026, 7pm
Saturday, 3 October 2026, 1pm & 7pm
Details
PRESENTED BY:
Canberra Theatre Centre
Presents
A Brisbane Festival, Sydney Theatre Company and Trish Wadley Productions Co-Production
Strong is the New Pretty
By Suzie Miller
Directed by Lee Lewis
DURATION:
TBC
TICKET DELIVERY:
Please note your tickets will only become available 72 hours before your performance, via the delivery method outlined in your order confirmation email.
WARNINGS:
This performance contains coarse language & mature themes and may contain haze effects and strobe lighting.
AGE SUITABILITY:
This performance is suitable for audiences aged 10+ or with parental discretion.
VENUE:
The Playhouse
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