Strong Is The New Pretty
Suzie Miller, the acclaimed playwright behind the smash hits Prima Facie, Inter Alia and RBG: Of Many, One, turns her attention to the creation of the AFLW in this powerful world premiere.
Inspired by the 2010 report that called for a national women’s league, the play traces the seven-year journey from bold idea to the launch of the AFLW — a competition that transformed Australian sport.
Reuniting with Prima Facie collaborators director Lee Lewis and star Sheridan Harbridge, alongside an ensemble including Lucy Bell and Amy Ingram, the production celebrates the grit, passion and determination behind a sporting revolution.
PRODUCER
Sydney Theatre Company / Trish Wadley Productions / Brisbane Festival
Seasons
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
22 Oct – 5 Dec 2026
Creative Team
DIRECTOR — Lee Lewis
LIGHTING DESIGNER — Paul Jackson
COMPOSER — Clemence Williams
SOUND DESIGNER — Brady Watkins
VIDEO DESIGNER — Craig Wilkinson
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR — Julia Robertson
HERO PHOTOGRAPHY – Holly Ward



