Age Recommendation
This production is recommended for ages 13+.
A Girl’s Guide to World War
Just Announced
Due to popular demand, additional shows have been added on Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 2pm and Sunday, 13 April 2025, 2pm!
Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
8 - 13 Apr 2025
$74.50
A transaction fee of $7.50 applies.
2 hours 20 minutes
(including interval, subject to change without notice)
A Girl’s Guide to World War
Attention, musical theatre lovers! We want YOU!
Prepare for your new favourite musical: A Girl’s Guide to World War.
This smash-hit show storms the Cremorne Theatre at QPAC this April.
Enlist now to meet Dr. Agnes Bennett and Dr. Lilian Cooper, two Aussie women who, rejected by the army, found their own way to the frontline and became decorated war heroes.
Hailed as “wonderfully uplifting” and a “work of inspiration” (Blue Curtains), this musical guarantees heart-warming entertainment.
Winner of Best New Australian Work (Matilda Awards), this extraordinary true story will leave you energised and transformed.
Actress Susie French (Menopause the Musical, Mamma Mia) also took home Best Supporting Actress for her no-holds-barred performance as the smoking, swearing lesbian powerhouse Dr Lilian Cooper, Queensland’s first female doctor.
A Girl’s Guide to World War will carry you away with its breathtaking musical storytelling. Presented by Musical Theatre Australia, and written by Queensland’s own Aleathea Monsour and Katy Forde, this is an unforgettable story of courage and compassion.
Joyous and compelling … totally satisfying.
- Stage Whispers
The best show I have seen in forever. The story, songs, writing, stagecraft and directing are all incredible and the performances are world-class. Don’t miss this show!
- Audience Member
A wonderfully uplifting work of inspiration and entertainment.
- Blue Curtains
Important Information
Warning
This production contains occasional coarse language, adult themes, themes of mental health and war, and references to self-harm. Theatrical haze and strobe lighting will also be in effect during this performance.
Accessibility at QPAC
For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by calling 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility .
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Presented by Musical Theatre Australia
This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, and Redland City Council. The project is also proudly supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Sunshine Coast Council and Bundaberg Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. Musical Theatre Australia (MTA) also gratefully acknowledges the support of the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund, managed by Regional Arts Australia, and administered in Queensland by Flying Arts Alliance. MTA would also like to thank the Sunshine Coast Arts Foundation, as well as our incredible supporters for helping to make this show a reality.
Cast & Creatives
Aleathea Monsour, Susie French, Vix Nightsinger, Zoe Georgakis, Margery Forde, Minette Cooper, Rachel Fentiman, Matilda Malone
Cast
Vix Nightsinger, Sue Moxon, Suzanne Hibbs
Band
Katy Forde
Writer and Director
Aleathea Monsour
Composer and Musical Director
Fiona Jopp
Choreographer
David Walters
Lighting Design
Bill Haycock
New Touring Production Design (Set and Costumes)
Incorporating some of the original production designs by Michael Forde and Linus Monsour (Set) and Anne Grant (Costumes).
