Strong Is The New Pretty at the Playhouse, QPAC tickets
About Strong Is The New Pretty
WORLD PREMIERE
Suzie Miller, the celebrated Australian playwright behind sell-out smash hits Inter Alia, RBG: Of Many, One and international phenomenon Prima Facie, turns her extraordinary talents to the formation of the AFLW in this explosive world premiere as part of Brisbane Festival 2026.
In 2010, an official report into the state of Australian Rules Football recommended the creation of a national women’s league. Seven years and a whole lot of grit, passion and fancy footwork later, the AFLW was born. This is the untold story of how the league went from a pipe dream to a sensation the sports world could no longer ignore.
Reuniting with director Lee Lewis, Strong Is The New Pretty is described by Miller as both a love letter to Australian women and a call for the classic Aussie 'fair go' to step up to include all Australians. It’s theatre written in mud, sweat and belief.
This footy-finals season: rally your team and barrack your heart out for a performance that promises a nail-biting match, not just for sport lovers but anyone looking to be uplifted by an inspiring story of determination, legacy and pride.
“Kick it to me!”
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
1st September, 2026
End date
19th September, 2026
Venue
Playhouse | Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Accessibility
QPAC is dedicated to being welcoming, accessible and inclusive for the widest possible audience. Your visit to QPAC may involve some stairs. Each theatre has lifts which assist patrons with mobility difficulties to access all foyers.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAIN: Stop at South Brisbane Station, opposite QPAC in Grey Street.
BY BUS: Stop at Cultural Centre, Melbourne Street
BY CITYCAT: Stop at the South Bank ferry stop, which is only a short walk along the river from QPAC.
BY TAXI: The taxi area is located on the Grey Street side of QPAC. Free taxi phones are located in the Melbourne Street foyer, Cremorne Theatre lobby and near the Playhouse cloakroom.
BY CAR: There are a number of paid carparks available in the vicinity. We advise reviewing the Queensland Performing Arts Centre Visit Guide, for full details.
More information about Strong Is The New Pretty
Written by: Suzie Miller
Directed by: Lee Lewis
Lighting Designer: Paul Jackson
Composer: Clemence Williams
Cast includes: Lucy Bell, Sheridan Harbridge and Amy Ingram
*Strong Is The New Pretty is a Brisbane Festival, Sydney Theatre Company and Trish Wadley Productions Co-Production, originally commissioned by Trish Wadley Productions.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.*
Night with the Artists - Tues 8 Sep at 6:30pm
Auslan Interpreted Performance - Fri 11 Sept at 7:30pm
Audio Described Performance - Sat 19 Sep at 2:00pm
Frequently asked questions
Which theatre is Strong Is The New Pretty at?
Strong Is The New Pretty is at South Brisbane's Playhouse | Queensland Performing Arts Centre, which is located at Corner of Grey and Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, 4101.
How much are tickets for Strong Is The New Pretty?
Strong Is The New Pretty tickets start at $84.
What is the age recommendation for Strong Is The New Pretty?
Ages 14+.
How do you get tickets for Strong Is The New Pretty?
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