The Australian Girl
Full Length Play
Inspired by the life of Australian writer Louise Mack, the first female war correspondent during WWI.
Written by Elise Lamb
Research and development supported by The Old Vic Labs, the National Theatre with support from Sir Nicholas Hytner and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Notable productions
Theatre N16, London - World Premiere (2017) - with Direction from Grace Taylor
Cast included Elise Lamb (as Louise Mack), Navinder Bhatti, Fleur de Wit, Davey Seagle + Oliver West. Stage Managed by Yuyu Wang. Produced by Angelo Paragoso, Charlie Butt, Jamie Blake + Elise Lamb for Theatre 1880.
Stockwell Playhouse, London - Semi-staged Reading (2016) - with Direction from Elise Lamb
The play is currently being adapted for screen.
Reviews
“Intriguing... nicely constructed images throughout... the war scenes have a really evocative nature.”
