“A Girl’s Guide to World War” is based on the true story of Australia’s own Dr Agnes Bennett.

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A Girl’s Guide to World War
by Katy Forde and Aleathea Monsour
Presented by Musical Theatre Australia

The home-grown smash hit musical “A Girl’s Guide to World War” is coming to the Brolga Theatre in April 2025. Critics and audiences are raving about this inspirational true story.

"A wonderfully uplifting work of inspiration" – Blue Curtains

“Joyous and compelling…totally satisfying” – Stage Whispers

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

“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 member

 

“A Girl’s Guide to World War” is based on the true story of Australia’s own Dr Agnes Bennett.

With compassion as her guide, Agnes sets off on a journey that takes her to the frontline, and sees her become a decorated war hero. And for the first time, in the chaos of the Great War, Agnes discovers love, freedom … and power.  

“A Girl’s Guide to World War” is the first regional Queensland theatre production to win the major Matilda award for Best New Australian Work.

Actress Susie French (Menopause the Musical, Mamma Mia) also took home Best Supporting Actress. You'll love her no-holds-barred performance as Dr Lilian Cooper (Queensland's first female doctor).

Featuring the award-winning all-girl band “Vix and the Slick Chix”, and written by Queensland couple Katy Forde and Aleathea Monsour, “A Girl’s Guide to World War” celebrates an untold story of love, courage and compassion in the chaos of war.


This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, and the Gambling Community Benefit Fund. The project is also supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.We are grateful for the support of the Regional Arts Fund, an Australian Government program that supports sustainable cultural development in regional and remote communities in Australia. We also acknowledge the support of QNews and the Sunshine Coast Arts Foundation.

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