JOIN THE RHSV ON FRIDAY 21 JULY @ 7:30pm

We are hosting a group booking for members and their friends.

Imagine…1920s Melbourne-the advent of the motorcar! Society reels from the aftermath of war and a second wave of Spanish flu wreaks havoc on the streets. Theatres buzz with vaudeville hacks and men with an eye for enterprise seize every opportunity to weasel wealth. Meanwhile, one small woman defies convention and makes her mark…

Part history, part farce, part who-done-it, Garage Girls shines a light on one remarkable young woman’s short but eventful life. Who was Alice Anderson? Why did she drive her baby Austin all the way to Alice Springs? Who were all those women, dressed in greasy dungarees… and don’t they look a little bit like men? Sparked by actual events and a healthy dose of magic realism, breathtaking sound design and many colourful characters, played by five actors-Garage Girls is a rip-roaring ride celebrating a Victorian icon.
Welcome to Miss Anderson’s All Girl Garage!

“Sharp as a razor, very witty, very funny and beautifully directed with much visual humour.” – Stage Whispers

“Superb performances, an outstanding ensemble…This is first class storytelling..” – Theatrepeople

Inspired by “A Spanner in the Works: The extraordinary story of Alice Anderson and Australia’s first all-girl garage” by Loretta Smith 2019.

Content Warnings: Adult themes and loud noises

Producers: Three Birds Theatre and The Shift Theatre

Writers: Candace Miles, Madelaine Nunn and Anna Rodway (Three Birds Theatre) in collaboration with Carolyn Bock and Helen Hopkins (The Shift Theatre)

Directed by: Janice Muller

Performed by: Carolyn Bock, Helen Hopkins, Candace Miles, Madelaine Nunn and Anna Rodway

THE VENUE

The La Mama Courthouse is located at 349 Drummond Street, Carlton, behind Lygon Court and the Nova Cinemas, and close to Elgin Street.

Finding parking near La Mama can be very difficult, especially on Friday and Saturday nights, so if you need to drive, make sure you allow plenty of time to find a park.

CONTENT WARNING

Note that most productions at La Mama are new works, usually being seen for the first time on opening night. The RHSV has not seen this play and we are attending in the spirit of fringe theatre – it is live, it is bold, it is about Melbourne’s history and we like to support new works.

LOCK OUT!

Please note that because of the intimate space, it is not possible to admit late-comers. We lock the doors at show time and in most cases are unable to transfer the tickets. Please ensure you leave plenty of time for traffic and parking. Our bar opens an hour before show time and we always have free tea and coffee so come early and relax.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Trams

1 & 6 Stop #112 Lygon St / Elgin St Walk east along Elgin St and turn right on to Drummond St, it will be on your right (4 mins)
1, 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72 Stop #1 Melbourne University / Swanston St Walk east along Faraday St and turn left on to Drummond St, it will be on your left (7 mins)

Buses

200, 207 Lygon St / Elgin St Walk east along Elgin St and turn right on to Drummond St, it will be on your right (2 mins)
250, 251 Elgin St / Rathdowne St Walk west along Elgin St and turn left on to Drummond St, it will be on your right (3 mins)

Train
Melbourne Central Station, followed by a tram or bus ride above

ACCESSIBILITY

La Mama Courthouse has recently undergone extensive renovations, which has significantly improved audience facilities, as well as making the venue fully accessible for everyone. This means that we are wheelchair accessible for both audience and artists. However, the building is Heritage listed which means there are some things that are outside of our control. The doorway to the theatre is approximately 1 metre wide if you are a wheelchair user with a mobility device wider than this please get in touch before the show so we can try to meet your access requirements in the most comfortable way for you myf@lamama.com.au or (03) 9347 6948.