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The Deplorables | We'll see you on the pitch! 

The St Mary’s College Theatre Performance class proudly presents The Deplorables by Christine Davey. This sharp, funny and inspiring play shines a light on a remarkable piece of Australian history and the extraordinary women who refused to stay on the sidelines.

Set in Bendigo in 1874, The Deplorables tells the story of Australia’s first women’s cricket match. What begins as a charity event quickly becomes something much bigger when the women involved challenge the expectations of their time. Praised for their efforts one moment and criticised the next, these trailblazers discover the power of standing together and speaking up.

Blending humour, movement and ensemble storytelling, this engaging production celebrates courage, resilience and the determination of women who dared to challenge the status quo. It is a story that remains as relevant today as it was over 150 years ago.

Dates: Thursday 25 June and Friday 26 June

Time: 6.00pm 

Venue: St Peter’s Hall

Cast: Phoebe Wiss, Amber King, Alice Lennon, Remi Luttrell and Grace Willis

Check out the promo video below for a sneak peek behind the scenes. 

Garage Girls | Updated performance dates

As announced on our social media channels today, due to unforeseen circumstances the production has been rescheduled to Thursday 2 July and Friday 3 July, 6.00pm at St Peter’s Hall. Tickets will be available at the door.

Buckle your seatbelts as the St Mary’s College Drama 3 class presents this bold and funny production celebrating friendship, grit and girl‑powered creativity. 

You won’t want to miss this rollicking ride inspired by Alice Anderson, the trailblazing mechanic who built Australia’s first all-girls garage – a daring act of defiance that changed the game for women everywhere. 

Starring: St Mary's College Drama Level 1 and 3 students, Elsa Clennett; Abel Harris; Cameron McSherry; Imogen Nicholas; Polly Smith; Georgina Stringer and Talia Wighton.