Super tennis story

For one night only on October 5, celebrate spirit, passion over adversity and the incredible story of Evonne Goolagong with Sunshine Super Girl at The Geelong Arena.

Written and directed by Yorta Yorta/Gunaikurnai theatremaker Andrea James (Yanagai! Yanagai!), this landmark new Australian work pays tribute to a woman whose sporting prowess continues to inspire a nation and give hope to thousands of young girls across the country.

A young girl hits a ball against the tin wall of her family’s home. 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.

Employing distinctively Australian sensibility and humour, Sunshine Super Girl pays tribute to Australian tennis icon Evonne Goolagong, asking us to consider our nation’s future and the part we can play for the next “Goolagong” waiting in the wings.

Sunshine Super Girl is presented by Performing Lines.

“Geelong Arts Centre is committed to showcasing bold Australian works that investigate important themes and provoke important discussions.

“Andrea James’ Sunshine Super Girl expertly examines community connection with heart and humour, while also skilfully exploring poverty, adversity, and racism in Australia,” Geelong Arts Centre Head of Programming Penny McCabe said.

Tickets are on sale now at geelongartscentre.org.au/our-season-2022/sunshine-super-girl

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