Music Theatre / Opera

A Girl's Guide to World War

Musical Theatre Australia
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About the work

This home-grown smash hit musical brings to life an inspiring true story.

The award-winning Aussie musical "A Girl's Guide to World War" has played to sell-out crowds on the Sunshine Coast and in Brisbane. Produced and written by regional artists Katy Forde and Aleathea Monsour, the founders of Musical Theatre Australia (MTA), this is an uplifting, inspiring show that celebrates the untold contribution of women - and queer women - during the war. It uncovers the true story of two 'lady doctors' who try to join the army in World War One. When the army tells them to 'stay home and sit still', these incredible women fight back. The show features two iconic Brisbane women: Dr Lilian Cooper (Queensland's first female doctor) and her beloved partner Miss Josephine Bedford. "A Girl's Guide to World War" is a work of scale: featuring 8 actors and 3 musicians. The show appeals to multiple audience segments, including women, LGBTQIA+ communities, medical workers, veterans, educational institutions, and older Australians.




Details

Music Theatre / Opera

Young Adults

General

LGBTQIA+

Women

Primary6 - 11 years
Early Secondary12 - 15 years
Late Secondary16 - 17 years
Adult18+ years

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Reviews

A Girl’s Guide to World War is a wonderfully uplifting work of education, inspiration and entertainment across the annals of time

Blue Curtains
Media Review

Joyous and compelling…totally satisfying

Stage Whispers
Media Review

Anyone who is thinking of going along MUST because if you don’t, you will regret it! A 10/10 evening

Audience Review

This is the best show I have seen in forever. The story, songs, writing, stagecraft and directing are all incredible and the performances are world-class

Audience Review
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Performances

7/04/2025 - 12/04/2025

Moncrieff Entertainment Centre
Bundaberg

5/04/2025

Brolga Theatre Inc
Maryborough

4/04/2025

Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Gladstone

2/04/2025

The Events Centre, Caloundra
Caloundra

13/03/2025 - 15/03/2025

Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC)
Cleveland

8/03/2025

Acknowledgement of Country

We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

QTouring acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands, winds and water ways.

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