The Female of the Species,

by Joanna Murray-Smith

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Margot Mason, celebrated feminist, academic, mother and author of best-seller The Cerebral Vagina, has never had any problems with inspiring adulation. As she sits in her country home, struggling with a deadline, in walks Molly Rivers, student, idealist and daughter of one of Margot’s biggest fans.

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Initially flattered, Margot is less pleased when Molly handcuffs her to her desk and threatens to kill her.

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This deliciously funny farce looks at the fallout for the fans when our celebrated heroes change their mind.

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Further Information

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Available roles:

Margot Mason (female - 60's)

Strong, forceful, articulate, interesting

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Molly Rivers (female - early 20's)

Student, bright, harbouring a secret

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Tess Thornton (female - 30's)

Tess – Harried new mother, exhausted, intelligent

 

Bryan Thornton (male - 30's)
Bryan -Boyish, handsome, genial, not bright

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Theo Hanover (male - 60's)

Dapper, handsome and refined

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Frank (male - any age)

Taxi driver, masculine, determined, strongly opinionated

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Audition location and dates:

Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre
9-41 Castella Street, Lilydale, Victoria

 

From 2:00pm on: Sun 25th January 2026

From 7:00pm on: Tue 27th January 2026

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Performance dates:

Season Dates: 23 Apr 2026 – 9 May 2026

15 performances, 11 evening, 4 matinees

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Performance location:

Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre

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Additional notes:

Rehearsals: Sunday afternoons from 2pm, Tuesdays evenings 7.30 pm, Thursdays evenings 7.30pm.​ Beginning Sunday 1 February 2026

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Production details:

Director: Fiona M Carter

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Production company:

Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Co Inc

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Contact information:

For audition bookings contact Fiona Carter – fionacarter7961@gmail.com

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