STAGE BUZZ BRISBANE
6 May 2026
Season: May 6th - 16th, 2026
Title: The Female of the Species
Presented By: Cut & Run Productions in association with PIP Theatre
Genre: Play / Comedy / Satire / Farce
Synopsis: Written by Joanna Murray-Smith, The Female of the Species is a sharp, fast-paced comedy that skewers celebrity feminism and modern gender politics. Margot Mason, a famous feminist author, is struggling with writer’s block in her country home when an uninvited former student arrives—with a gun and a grudge. As tensions escalate, a parade of unexpected visitors forces Margot to confront the real-world consequences of her ideas. Balancing biting satire with farcical humour, the play explores identity, ideology, and the messy contradictions of modern life.
Performance Dates: May 6th - 16th, 2026
Performance Times:
Wednesday - 6:30PM
Thursdays & Fridays - 7:30PM
Saturdays - 2:30PM & 7:30PM
Performance Location and Address: PIP Theatre, 20 Park Road, Milton QLD 4064
Ticket Costs:
Adult - $39
Concession - $34
Group (6+) - $35
Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - The Female of the Species
Warnings: Adult themes, coarse language, sexual references, sudden loud sound effects, themes of death or grief, use of replica prop weapons
Recommended Age: 13+
Duration: 90 minutes (no interval)
Cast:
Francesca Savige – Margot Mason
Michaela Faux – Molly Rivers
Rebecca Day – Tess Thornton
Josh Whitten – Bryan Thornton
Peter Hatton – Frank
Danny Brown – Theo Reynolds
Creative Team:
Playwright - Joanna Murray-Smith
Director - Lara Rix
Assistant Director - Aoife Kissane
Stage Manager & Sound Designer - Hannah Page
Lighting Designer - Claire Yorston
Costume Designer - Kiah Latham
Production Website: PIP Theatre - The Female of the Species
Other Information:
A bold, contemporary revival of a modern Australian classic, blending satire and farce. The production explores current cultural debates with humour and bite.
Bar and foyer open one hour before performances; general admission seating applies; latecomers may be admitted at a suitable break.
PIP Theatre is fully accessible via a foyer lift, with wheelchair-accessible seating and amenities available. Dedicated accessibility spaces are provided, and Companion Card bookings are supported. Patrons requiring assistance are encouraged to contact the venue in advance or speak with staff on arrival for lift access and seating arrangements.
