In the late 1840s, men largely outnumbered women in Australia, and there were not enough people entering the labor force. At the same time, the Great Famine in Ireland had left many young women destitute, with thousands in workhouses. Amid these social crises, Earl Grey, the British Secretary of State for the Colonies, arranged to kill two birds with one stone by sending “morally pure” girls aged 14-18 to Australia through the Female Orphan Emigration Scheme. All told, between 1848 and 1850, 4,114 girls voluntarily boarded 20 ships to make the four-month journey and start new lives in Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne.
COVID Safety Information:
You’ll need to provide proof that you are at least two weeks past your full vaccination and have a photo ID.
All guests must wear a properly fitting approved face mask over their nose and mouth at all times in the theatre, even while in their seats.
We strongly encourage audience members to use a surgical mask, KN95 or N95 mask and will provide approved masks upon request.
Age Guidance: 12
Performance Schedule:
WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS @ 3 & 8 PM
THURSDAYS @ 7 PM
FRIDAYS @ 8 PM
SUNDAYS @ 3 PM
*There will not be a matinee performance on Wednesday, May 18 at 3pm. There will be an additional preview performance on Tuesday, May 17 at 7pm.
Director
Nicola Murphy
Written by
Jaki McCarrick