Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence

Crash Theatre Company

CRASH shoots & scores with award-winning original musical Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence, serving strong, sporty, girl power like you've never seen before.

Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence (LMPWD) delves deep into the dangerous realms of unchecked ambition while highlighting the fierce determination and competitive spirit of teenage girls on the netball court. This energetic production that breathes new life into a literary classic is fuelled by an electrifying soundscape, underpinned by electronic pop-synth compositions created by the award-winning PROJECT BEXX.

Step onto the court of this contemporary turmoil that entangles the timeless allure of Shakespearean drama, presented by an all-female powerhouse team of WA artists.

Met with resounding acclaim, the show is hailed as the ‘five-star ultimate Fringe show’ before taking home the premier accolade after its debut at Perth Fringe Festival.

LMPWD is a cultural touchstone, championing gender equality, offering an electrifying experience while advocating for a more inclusive future for women in sports.

Reviews

“[The venue was] filled to the rafters with adoring fans of this new original musical [which] features a stellar ensemble cast of triple-threats who dance, sing, and spit bars of Shakespeare like it’s second nature… I think they’re ready to go national or even international.”

Perth Arts Live

“The overwhelming feeling during and after the show is that you have just experienced glory in all aspects – script, music, performance, choreography, and production… a 60 minute ride of your life.”

Magazine 6000

“…a little bit Mean Girls , and a little bit Pitch Perfect.”

Weekend Notes

Technical

Venue Format
Proscenium arch
Black box
Town hall

Artforms

Musical Theatre and Cabaret

Audience

Adults - General
Children and Families
People in Regional/Remote Areas
Women
Young Adults

Costs

Remount Cost: $2 - 5k

Weekly Fee: $20k +

Per Performance Fee: $2 - 5k

Company Contacts

Contact Name:

Ana

Ferreira Manhoso

Email: ana@crashtheatre.com.au

Phone: 0466 300 474

Company Bio

CRASH is a pioneering independent theatre company based in Boorloo (Perth, WA). Led by Ana Ferreira Manhoso and Courtney McManus, CRASH's journey is rooted in over a decade of collaboration that began between the two in a university common room. Since the company's inception Ana's visionary leadership and Courtney's compelling narratives, have shaped CRASH's artistic identity centred around telling stories of risk, resiliency, and resourcefulness.

CRASH boasts extensive touring experience and a demonstrated ability to sell out shows, evidenced by a long history of successful presentations despite limited funding and professional support. This theatre company will do the absolute most to deliver quality productions and meaningful works that tell stories for underrepresented voices.

"When you can’t see yourself reflected in the industry, you create the space for yourself."

Company Website

https://crashtheatre.com.au/

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Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence

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