REVOLT. SHE SAID. REVOLT AGAIN.

by Alice Birch

Directed by Emily O’Brien-Brown

“a masterpiece of feminist theatre” (Theatre Travels)

“a sensational piece of theatre performed by some wonderful talent” (Stage Whispers)

“Ferociously directed by Emily O’Brien-Brown” (Theatre Matters) ★★★★

“To be up front: I’m obsessed. Each actor embodies an incredible stage presence and an impressive range” (The Dialog)

“A group of artists successful in bringing that text to such fabulous life, which despite the years since it first premiered has more to say now than ever” (Arts Review)

Alice Birch’s Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. is a ferocious work of contemporary theatre that refuses to behave. Through sharp, surreal and darkly funny vignettes, it twists words into weapons and turns everyday rituals inside out. What begins as an assault on the language and traditions that have shaped “womanhood” becomes something larger: a call to tear down the systems of oppression that divide and diminish us all.

In 2025, we explore this play through an intersectional lens inspired by Bell Hooks’ insistence that feminism is for everybody—across race, class and all gender expressions. Our company of artists bring their collective force to the stage, confronting the very structures we are working and breathing within. Revolt is startling and disarming, a howl of protest and maybe a map toward possibility: unflinching, unapologetic and urgently alive.

“Theatrical exhilaration in civil disobedience.” — The New York Times

*REVOLT. SHE SAID. REVOLT AGAIN. was first produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and premiered at The Other Place in Stratford in 2014.*

SHOW DATES

Bluestone Church Arts Space l 25 - 29 November

Tue - Sat eve performances: 7:30pm
Sat matinee & Relaxed Performance: Saturday 29th November, 4pm 
Preview: Tuesday 25th November
Opening Night: Wednesday 26th November (SOLD OUT)
Evening show + FREE Q&A: Thursday 27th November (as part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence; stay for some light refreshments and a thoughtful Q&A that looks at women's voices and stories, and our creative process)

The Bowery Theatre l 13 December

Saturday Night: 13th December 7pm

Duration: approximately 75 minutes

Age: Suitability: 18+ 

Content Warning: This production contains strong language, mature themes, references to violence, and sexual content. It also features loud noise, strobe lighting, and haze. Viewer discretion is advised. Recommended for audiences aged 18 and over.( Content warning guidelines.)

Creative Team

Director/Lighting Designer: Emily O’Brien-Brown

Production Manager: Bingyao Liu

Assistant Production Manager: Esther Beixuan Geng

Stage Manager: Ella Campbell

Set/Costume Designer: Silvia Shao 

Sound Designer & Composer: STOZ

Lighting programmer/technician: Jarman Oakley

Tech Operator: Jethro Waldron

Marketing Coordinator: Esther Beixuan Geng

Publicist: Emma Drysdale

Cast: Madeleine Magee-Carr, AYA, Jack Twelvetree, Lansy Feng

This production is proudly supported by Maribyrnong City Council’s 2023-2026 Triennial Arts Partner funding and The Bowery Theatre.

We thank Hop Nation Brewing Co. and Jen Pfeiffer Wine for their generous donations to our bar for this production and Boilerhouse Theatre Company for tech equipment support.