Griffith Regional Theatre announces the World Premiere of Sunshine Super Girl – the Evonne Goolagong Story

Griffith Regional Theatre has just announced the world premier launch of Sunshine Super Girl - The Evonne Goolagong story. The exclusive world premiere gala performance will be held on Wednesday 16th September 2020.

Griffith Regional Theatre and Performing Lines present the World Premiere of Sunshine Super Girl – the Evonne Goolagong Story – written and directed by Yorta Yorta/Gunnakurnai playwright Andrea James - a brand new theatre work celebrating the life and achievements of Australia’s best loved sporting legend.

 A young girl hits a ball against the tin wall of her family’s home with a frying pan. This is where it all began for Evonne Goolagong. Hers is a quintessentially Australian story about a girl from the bush who dared to dream, and with the support of an outback farming town, rose to become the No. 1 tennis player in the world and a household name by the age of 19.  

Evonne Goolagong’s heartwarming story is a celebration of spirit and passion over adversity, and a tribute to a woman whose sporting prowess continues to inspire a nation, giving hope to thousands of young girls across the country. With its distinctively Australian sensibility and humour, Sunshine Super Girl asks us to consider our nation’s future and the part we can play for the next ‘Goolagong’ waiting in the wings.

Griffith Regional Gallery in collaboration with the local Wiradjuri community will be holding a Red Carpet Gala VIP premiere, Wiradjuri Welcome Ceremony and Cultural Festival – to celebrate the life of Griffith’s most famous living treasure.

Sunshine Super Girl has been supported by Production Co-commissioners Melbourne Theatre Company, QPAC, and regional production co-commissioning venue partners.