Girls & Boys

She meets him in an airport queue and sparks fly. Their passionate love affair takes them to marriage, a mortgage, and children – an ordinary family life. Her natural working-class wit works to her advantage, and unexpectedly she starts rising above her allotted rung on the British social ladder. The power dynamic between them shifts – imperceptible cracks become yawning gulfs – but when the house they built begins to fall, nothing prepares her for what happens next.

The innocent sounding Girls & Boys is a searing one woman show by Dennis Kelly, the celebrated wordsmith of in-yer-face classics like Osama the Hero and DNA, as well as the masterful dialogue for Tim Minchin’s Matilda. A high-wire act balancing comedy and drama which has stunned audiences in London and New York, its stellar solo role is brilliantly filled here by Justine Clarke, whose versatility has seen her adored by audiences for her work on Play School to ARIA Award-winning albums and darker, powerhouse turns in Love My Way, Tangle and Look Both Ways.

A ticking time bomb, Girls & Boys is an engrossing, edge-of-your-seat play that shifts gears from Fleabag-like wit and mischief to harrowing shock in a matter of seconds, and it will leave you breathless.

“The energy and the vividness of the writing never lets up.” – The Independent

“Blazing intensity… It’s a piece that nags away at you after you have left the theatre.” – Financial Times

“Be prepared to be rocked to the core.” – New York Daily News

Justine Clarke is one of the kindest, loveliest and most charming people in the business. And one of Australia’s most prolific and skilled actresses. I’m thrilled that I get to direct her in her debut for State Theatre Company South Australia in this incredible, disturbing and surprising work that is guaranteed to shake you. Mitchell

This season of Girls & Boys has been generously supported by Australian Dance Theatre.

Run time: 110 mins (no interval) – strictly no latecomers admitted, refunds will not be available. 

Content: Coarse language, adult themes, family violence themes and descriptions of graphic violence.

If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au.

Should you have any questions or concerns, or would like to request more details about the content of this production, please email us at marketing@statetheatrecompany.com.au.

Age Guide: 16+

Audio Described Performances and Pre-Show Briefing
Saturday, 5 March, 1:00pm briefing, 2:00pm performance
Monday 7 March, 5:30pm briefing, 6:30pm performance

To book an Audio Described seat for Girls & Boys, please call 08 8415 5353
Strictly no latecomers admitted, refunds will not be available.

Visit statetheatrecompany.com.au/access for more information on our Access Program.

Subscriber Briefing

2022 Subscribers are invited to join us on Monday 21 February for an exclusive Subscriber Briefing to learn more about the creation of the show. Click here for more info.

Post Show Q&As

We hold Q&As with our artists and creative teams so that you can ask questions about the production.

Matinee Club

Stay on after the matinee performance on Wednesday, 9 March to hear investigative journalist Jess Hill in conversation with Justine Clarke and Mitchell Butel at our Matinee Club. These Q&A sessions are a great opportunity to go behind-the-scenes and learn more from the performer – and perhaps ask a question or two yourself.

Hill, known for her podcast The Trap and her first book See What You Made Me Do, which was recently adapted into a three-part documentary series for SBS, will also be in conversation with 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame at Adelaide Writers’ Week.

Girls & Boys is being held at the Odeon Theatre at 57a Queen Street, Norwood SA 5067, the corner of Queen St and The Parade.

Parking

Located at 57a Queen Street, Norwood, there is a range of free street parking options around the Theatre and in sections of side streets of Norwood. Time limited parking options are available on The Parade and car park facilities are available at several locations in Norwood. Click here for details.

Please make sure you plan your journey to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the performance start time as it can take more than 10 minutes to find a park, get to the Theatre and be seated in time.

There is a loading zone at the front entrance of the Theatre which can be used as an accessible drop off point.

Strictly no latecomers admitted, refunds will not be available.

Public Transport

Bus Stop 10 The Parade – North Side

Bus Stop 10 The Parade – South Side

Pre and Post-Show Dining

The Parade in Norwood offers a wide variety of dining options, from fast food to pubs to restaurants.

–The Cinnamon Club Indian Cuisine: Open from 5pm and across the street from the theatre.

–The Bar Hotel: Restaurant and casual pub dining open from 5pm Tuesday – Sunday, located right next to the theatre.

–Hanamura Norwood: Japanese restaurant open from 5pm, opposite the cinema on The Parade, less than 5 mins walk from the theatre.

Please note, no latecomers will be admitted to the show, so we recommend booking your dining early to ensure you can be at the theatre in time.

State Theatre Company South Australia is following advice from the Australian Government Department of Health and SA Health regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and will continue to do so as the situation changes in South Australia and around the country. Please visit our Terms & Conditions of Sale page for COVID safe venue information.

Should conditions change, will provide updates via our website, social media, and/or direct communication with ticket buyers.

Before you attend an event, please read the pre-show email sent to ticket buyers to keep up-to-date with the latest guidelines. If you did not purchase your tickets, please ask the person who did to send you your pre-show email.