🎭 Calling all lovers of Australian history and musical theatre! 🎶 We’re thrilled to share that U3A member Gillian Sealby—a talented playwright and musician from Lilydale—is bringing her acclaimed musical play “Disorderly Women” to the Melbourne Fringe this October! Gillian, a proud member of U3A Croydon Vic and U3A Emerald (and formerly Knox and Yarra Ranges too), has drawn on her rich musical and theatrical background to tell the powerful story of the Lady Juliana, the first female convict ship to arrive in Sydney Cove in 1789. Branded a "floating brothel," the ship carried women whose voices come alive in this poignant, funny, and musically vibrant production. ✨ Expect: Feisty characters, Heartfelt stories, A toe-tapping mix of musical genres. A talented cast of Melbourne musicians. 📅 Performance Dates: 9–12 October 🕗 9 & 10 Oct at 8:30pm 🕓 11 & 12 Oct at 4:30pm & 6:30pm 📍 Venue: Curate Space, Level 6, 306 Little Collins St, Melbourne (entrance via The Causeway Lane) 🎟️ Tickets: $32 standard | $20–$28 concession | Group discounts available 🔗 Book tickets here: https://www.melbournefringe.com.au/whats-on/events/disorderly-women 📹 Watch excerpts and a short film: Disorderly Women on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeiBIcbZkhsN9poHb3hiklA 📱 Follow the journey: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555495791840 Let’s support Gillian and celebrate this unique slice of history brought to life on stage! 👏 #u3anetworkvictoria #melbournefringefestival #disorderlywomen #u3amembers #melbournetheatre (fb)

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