Gia Ophelia at Sydney Fringe Festival tickets
About Gia Ophelia
The award-winning Fringe hit GIA OPHELIA by Grace Wilson, returns after sell-out Canberra Theatre Centre and KXT seasons, directed by Jo Bradley and produced by JB Theatre Co.
Written by Grace Wilson (NYC New Play Award Runner-up), Directed by Jo Bradley (Snowflake), and starring Annie Stafford (Stupid Fcking Bird*), Gia Ophelia is a darkly comic one-woman satire, skewering sexism and ageism in the arts.
Gia played Ophelia once when she was younger and fresh on the scene. And now she’s older, and wiser, and ready to give Ophelia one last crack. But she’s not the same youthful Gia she once was. Conflicted by the trials of motherhood, infertility and her youth passing her by, Gia must ask herself where her priorities lie and what it truly means to be a mother and an artist.
Winner of the Emerging Artist Award and a finalist for Best in Theatre at Sydney Fringe 2025, GIA OPHELIA returns for a limited season in 2026. A resounding, rebounding palpable hit (Australian Stage), GIA OPHELIA is not to be missed.
Run time
1hr. No interval.
Categories
Age
Ages 15+.
Start date
25th September, 2026
End date
27th September, 2026
Venue
Pottery Lane Performance Space - Sydney Fringe Festival
More information about Gia Ophelia
★★★★½ – What’s On Sydney ★★★★½ – Stage Door Podcast ★★★★ – Cultural Binge ★★★★ – Spot on Sydney ★★★★ – State of the Arts
"With wit, verbal dexterity, and gimlet-eyed perception, Wilson dissects society’s — and the theatre world’s — hypocrisy and double standards regarding sexism and ageism... this performance is utterly riveting from start to finish. It never lets the audience go for a moment." - WhatsOn Sydney
In sixty minutes, Stafford transforms a small stage into a vivid world of obsession, longing and grief... Scathingly funny, intimate and devastating, Gia Ophelia is proof that theatre ignites when a fearless performance collides with a superb creative team and razor-sharp storytelling. - City Hub
"Wilson’s text echoes language, symbolism and characterisation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, whilst giving Ophelia a second life on stage through a contemporary lens. With such an endearing and likeable performer on stage as Annie Stafford, Gia Ophelia is a one-hour-treat to gift yourself" - Theatre Thoughts
Director, Producer, Co-Set Designer: Jo Bradley
Writer: Grace Wilson
Performer: Annie Stafford
Sound Designer: Otto Zagala
Lighting Designer: Holly Nesbitt
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Gia Ophelia?
Gia Ophelia runs for 1hr. No interval.
Which theatre is Gia Ophelia at?
Gia Ophelia is at Sydney's Pottery Lane Performance Space - Sydney Fringe Festival, which is located at 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove, Sydney, 2066.
How much are tickets for Gia Ophelia?
Gia Ophelia tickets start at $44.
What is the age recommendation for Gia Ophelia?
Ages 15+.
How do you get tickets for Gia Ophelia?
Check the top of this page for current availability on Gia Ophelia tickets on TodayTix.
How long is Gia Ophelia on for?
Tickets for Gia Ophelia are available through 27 September 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.