You’ve seen the Spice Girls, Little Mix and Destiny’s Child. Now, it’s time for The Sensation Girls to hit the stage, in the world premiere of ‘Girl Band’.
Set in 1994, New Ghosts Theatre Company’s ‘Girl Band’ sees powerhouse record label managers Craig and Darren create the girl band to end all girl bands. But, with the girls so precisely moulded to become the girls that everyone wants, they end up losing themselves in the process.
Written by Katy Warner and directed by Lucy Clements, the show sees ‘90s nostalgia brought to the stage with an empowering twist.
“Our impressive 22 female and non-binary theatre maker team and I are thrilled to be a part of the birth of this exhilarating and inspiring new Australian play, bringing together original 90’s beats, Spice Girl inspired choreography, and six of the feistiest pop stars you’ve ever seen hit the stage,” Clements said.
‘Girl Band’ is staged with the support of National Theatre of Parramatta’s True West Program, celebrating the talent and creativity of Western Sydney artists, and Clements’ IGNITE Collective, a ground-breaking initiative that partners emerging and established female playwrights and creatives to create new work for young female performers, putting new women-driven stories on Australian stages.
So get into a 90’s mood and head to the Riverside later this month.
‘Girl Band’ will be on at Riverside Theatres from Thursday, May 18 to Saturday, May 27. For more information or to book, visit riversideparramatta.com.au.
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.