Inspired by a true story, FLY GIRL embarks on Deborah Lawrie’s turbulent journey to becoming Australia’s first female commercial airline pilot.

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Overview

WORLD PREMIERE 

It’s the late 70’s and the Australian Aviation Industry is a boy’s club. The only job women are allowed involves wearing heels, lighting smokes and serving nuts. Deborah Lawrie’s got the chops to fly the big jets, but Reg Ansett won’t let her.

From the comedic geniuses who brought you UNQUALIFIED and STILL UNQUALIFIED, Genevieve Hegney and Catherine Moore use their trademark humour to unpack the absurd obstacles faced by a trailblazing aviatrix who refused to be grounded. Inspired by a true story, FLY GIRL embarks on Deborah’s turbulent journey to becoming Australia’s first female commercial airline pilot.

Fasten your seat belts for a soaring celebration of one woman’s relentless fight to achieve her dreams. Let FLY GIRL fly!

 

Calendar
Friday, 17 Oct 2025 7:30 pm
Preview
Saturday, 18 Oct 2025 2:00 pm
Preview
Saturday, 18 Oct 2025 8:00 pm
Preview
Sunday, 19 Oct 2025 5:00 pm
Preview
Tuesday, 21 Oct 2025 11:00 am
Tuesday, 21 Oct 2025 7:30 pm
Wednesday, 22 Oct 2025 7:30 pm
Sold Out
Thursday, 23 Oct 2025 7:30 pm
Friday, 24 Oct 2025 7:30 pm
Saturday, 25 Oct 2025 3:30 pm
Saturday, 25 Oct 2025 8:00 pm
Sunday, 26 Oct 2025 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 29 Oct 2025 7:30 pm
Thursday, 30 Oct 2025 11:00 am
Thursday, 30 Oct 2025 7:30 pm
Friday, 31 Oct 2025 7:30 pm
Saturday, 01 Nov 2025 3:30 pm
Saturday, 01 Nov 2025 8:00 pm
Sunday, 02 Nov 2025 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 04 Nov 2025 11:00 am
Q&A
Wednesday, 05 Nov 2025 7:30 pm
Thursday, 06 Nov 2025 11:00 am
Thursday, 06 Nov 2025 7:30 pm
Friday, 07 Nov 2025 7:30 pm
Saturday, 08 Nov 2025 3:30 pm
Saturday, 08 Nov 2025 8:00 pm
Sunday, 09 Nov 2025 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 11 Nov 2025 7:30 pm
Wednesday, 12 Nov 2025 7:30 pm
Thursday, 13 Nov 2025 11:00 am
Audio Described
Thursday, 13 Nov 2025 7:30 pm
Friday, 14 Nov 2025 7:30 pm
Q&A
Saturday, 15 Nov 2025 3:30 pm
Audio Described
Saturday, 15 Nov 2025 8:00 pm
Sunday, 16 Nov 2025 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 18 Nov 2025 11:00 am
Tuesday, 18 Nov 2025 7:30 pm
Wednesday, 19 Nov 2025 7:30 pm
Free Teen
Thursday, 20 Nov 2025 11:00 am
Thursday, 20 Nov 2025 7:30 pm
Friday, 21 Nov 2025 7:30 pm
Saturday, 22 Nov 2025 3:30 pm
Saturday, 22 Nov 2025 8:00 pm
Reviews

★★★★ "Not only effervescent… but also touching and insightful" (STILL UNQUALIFIED) Limelight

"The strong chemistry between the pair makes this a joy to watch" (STILL UNQUALIFIED) The Sydney Morning Herald

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SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

Audio Described

  • Thu 13 Nov 11am
  • Sat 15 Nov 3.30pm

Q&A Sessions

  • Tue 4 Nov 11am
  • Fri 14 Nov 7.30pm

Free Teen Night

  • Wed 19 Nov 7.30pm