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1 hour 30 minutes
(no interval, subject to change without notice)
Queensland Theatre – Julia
Not now, not ever.
In 2012, Julia Gillard gave a speech that sent shockwaves around the world as our first female Prime Minister thundered across the Despatch Box: “I will not”.
Over a decade later, one of Australia’s most esteemed playwrights, Joanna Murray-Smith, tells the human story behind the extraordinary speech in a stirring and inspiring re-examination of that moment and a revelatory portrait of the woman who made it happen.
Directed by Helpmann Award-winner Sarah Goodes, Julia is a critical and box office triumph, dazzling audiences across the country with its profound, wry and intoxicating exploration of gender, privilege and power.
The phenomenal Justine Clarke delivers a “heroic performance” (The Sydney Morning Herald) that takes us through key moments in Prime Minister Gillard’s life – from her childhood through to her foray into and across the battlefield of Australian politics – culminating in an “electrifying” (The Guardian) verbatim performance of the ‘misogyny speech’.
As women around the world continue to fight against oppression, Julia is a provocative rallying cry that is not to be missed.
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Tue 26 Aug 2025, 6:30 PM
If you want to know about the audition process for an actor, how a character was developed, or why that piece of music was chosen, consider booking the Night with the Artists performances on selected evenings. Following the show, the cast and creatives discuss the process with you.
To book the below accessibility enhanced performances please contact Queensland Theatre Ticketing Team on 1800 355 528 or email sales@queenslandtheatre.com.au.
Fri 22 Aug 2025, 7:30 PM
Selected performances are professionally signed by Auslan interpreters.
Fri 22 Aug 2025, 7:30 PM & Sat 23 Aug 2025, 2:00 PM
Trained Audio Describers provide a commentary with concise descriptions of actions, expressions and gestures to compliment the theatre experience for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Description is relayed via a discreet headset using radio frequency.
Fri 22 Aug 2025, 7:30 PM & Sat 23 Aug 2025, 2:00 PM
Tactile tours offer blind and low-vision patrons the chance to touch and examine props and costumes and hear the cast and crew describe the visual aspects of the production. Tours start 90 minutes before the designated start time of the performance. Tactile Tour and Audio Description services are provided by Vantage Point Audio Description.
Age Recommendation
Recommended for those aged 15 years and older.
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 Queensland Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company and Canberra Theatre Centre
