Inspired by a true story, FLY GIRL embarks on Deborah Lawrie’s turbulent journey to becoming Australia’s first female commercial airline pilot.
- Playwright Genevieve Hegney & Catherine Moore
- Director Janine Watson
- Cast of 5 includes Genevieve Hegney
Cleo Meinck
Catherine Moore
Emma Palmer - Lighting Designer Morgan Moroney
- Stage Manager Zoe Davis
- Assistant Stage Manager Alexandria Vidler
- Costume Supervisor Renata Beslik
- This production is made possible by the Commissioners’ Circle
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- 17 Oct 2025 - 22 Nov 2025
- 2hrs 15mins (including interval)
- Recommended for ages 12+
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Hearing Loop
- Audio Described (selected dates)
- Adult themes, occasional coarse language
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!
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Ticket Prices
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| TICKET TYPE | PREVIEWS | IN SEASON |
|---|---|---|
| FULL PRICE | $85 | $90 |
| SENIOR CARD | $82 | $87 |
| PENSIONER | $78 | $83 |
| GROUP 10 - 19 | $78 | $83 |
| GROUP 20+ | $73 | $78 |
| 30 OR UNDER | $40 | $43 |
| FULL-TIME STUDENT | $40 | $43 |
| SCHOOL GROUPS | $25 | $25 |
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
Cast & Creatives
Genevieve Hegney
Theatre: Ensemble Theatre: UNQUALIFIED (co-writer), UNQUALIFIED 2: STILL UNQUALIFIED (co-writer). Bell Shakespeare: TWELFTH NIGHT, ANTONY & CLEOPATRA, JULIUS CAESER, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Belvoir: PARRAMATTA GIRLS, LOVE Sydney Theatre Company: TOTMOM, INFLUENCE. Film: RIPTIDE, THE LITTLE DEATH. Television: COLIN FROM ACCOUNTS (S1&S2), SUNNY NIGHTS, ALL HER FAULT, IN OUR BLOOD, PIECES OF HER, YOUNG ROCK, THE COMMONS, DIARY OF AN UBER DRIVER, DOCTOR DOCTOR (S2, 3), JANET KING (S2), THE KETTERING INCIDENT, THE MOODYS, CAMP, DEVIL’S DUST. Training: National Institute of Dramatic Arts Bachelor of Dramatic Arts 1999, University of Western Australia Bachelor of Arts 1996.
Catherine Moore
Ensemble Theatre: UNQUALIFIED 2: STILL UNQUALIFIED (co-writer), UNQUALIFIED (co-writer), BECKY SHAW, CASANOVA, AND THE COW JUMPED OVER THE MOON, YOU TALKIN’ TO ME? THE DIARY OF AN OLYMPIC CABBIE. Bell Shakespeare: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, AS YOU LIKE IT. Black Swan State Theatre Company: SPEAKING IN TONGUES, THE TEMPEST, FAR AWAY. Darlinghurst Theatre Company: MEMORY OF WATER. Griffin Theatre Company: THE SEVEN NEEDS, MOTORTOWN. Film: BIRTHRIGHT, RUNT, HOW TO PLEASE A WOMAN, H IS FOR HAPPINESS, BEING GAVIN, CELESTIAL AVENUE. Television: THE TWELVE (S3), INVISIBLE BOYS, ITCH (S1, 2), DROP DEAD WEIRD (S2), JANET KING (S3), HOME AND AWAY, THE KETTERING INCIDENT, A MOODY CHRISTMAS, CROWNIES, RAKE, SPIRITED (S1, 2), CHANDON PICTURES, BIG REEF. Training: Victorian College of the Arts School of Drama 2001.
Janine Watson
Director
Cleo Meinck
Ensemble Theatre: THE FLY GIRL Debut. Short & Sweet Theatre: THE FINAL ROUND. WAAPA: LADY MACBETH, LOVE & INFORMATION, THE CRUCIBLE. Film: STUBBORNLY HERE. Short Film: TEXT ME WHEN YOU GET HOME, A NUN’S HALLOWEEN, NOT SO TRANQUIL. Awards: 2024 Enjoy Film Festival – Best Actress Award Winner for STUBBORNLY HERE, WA Screen Culture Awards – Performance Award Nomination for STUBBORNLY HERE. Training: The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
Emma Palmer
Ensemble Theatre: THE QUEEN’S NANNY, BENEFACTORS, CRUNCH TIME, RELATIVELY SPEAKING. Critical Stages: SYNCOPATION. Darlinghurst Theatre: KINDERTRANSPORT, REMEMBERING PIRATES, CONSTELLATIONS, RIDE, FOURPLAY, THE JUNGLE. Griffin Theatre: THE KID, ON THE SHORE OF THE WIDE WORLD. Melbourne Festival: THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY. Sport for Jove: THE PLAYER KINGS, ROMEO & JULIET, ROSE RIOT. Sydney Theatre Company: TOT MOM, THE LOST ECHO. The National Theatre UK/Global Creatures: WAR HORSE. Television: PLAY SCHOOL, PIECES OF HER, ALL SAINTS, UNDERBELLY: A TALE OF TWO CITIES, OFFSIDE, BIKIE WARS, GASP! Training: National Institute of Dramatic Art.
Morgan Moroney
Lighting Designer
Lauren Tulloh
Stage Manager
Renata Beslik
Costume SupervisorWATCH THE TRAILER
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