As Hamilton proved, in a world where new musicals are often focus-grouped into blandness, fabulous butterflies can still emerge from the chrysalis of a single brilliant mind. Such is FANGIRLS, whose book, music and lyrics are by young Sydney-born writer Yve Blake.

Fascinated by the way that society can see a mob of screaming fans as “embarrassing” (if female, and at a pop concert) - but “passionate” (if male at a footy match), Yve set out to write the show she wished her 14-year-old self could have seen: a comedy all about the ways that the world tries to convince young women that they’re not as worthy as their brothers. It follows Edna, a plucky misfit scholarship girl who believes that she alone can win the heart of the world’s biggest pop star; Harry. Sure, he has 38 million other fans, but for Edna, that’s merely a hurdle. Because there’s nothing she won’t do to meet Harry. No really, nothing.

With an amazing eclectic cast (including Aydan from The Voice), inexhaustibly witty dialogue, and heart-pumping, infectious songs, it’s an ode to love that smashes all generational generalisations: whether or not you’ve ever been a fangirl/boy it will move you and leave you with involuntary grin syndrome.

After an international bidding war amongst major US and UK producers, this gem of a show was poised to take the theatres of the world by storm when suddenly they went dark. The upside for you is still being able to say you were there at the start, to experience its wild energy bursting out of its intimate setting. Hurry, as this will go off!

Tickets

General Admission $99, Friends $84, Concession $79, Under30 $50, Full-Time Student $45
Schools Subsidised tickets available at $20/$15 Equity per student

Theatres are currently being sold at reduced capacity in line with SA Health guidelines. This event is currently sold at 75% capacity and as a result, patrons will be required to wear masks for the duration of the show, as directed by the SA Government. Bookings through BASS attract an $8.95 transaction fee.

Duration

2 hrs 30 mins, including interval

Show Times

Sat 27 Feb, 8:00pm
Sun 28 Feb, 4:00pm
Mon 01 Mar, 6:30pm
Wed 03 Mar, 6:30pm
Thu 04 Mar, 11:00am, 8:00pm
Fri 05 Mar, 8:30pm
Sat 06 Mar, 3:00pm, 8:30pm
Sun 07 Mar, 5:00pm
Mon 08 Mar, 2:00pm
Wed 10 Mar, 7:30pm
Thu 11 Mar, 11:00am, 8:00pm
Fri 12 Mar, 8:00pm
Sat 13 Mar, 3:00pm, 8:30pm
Sun 14 Mar, 5:00pm

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