Published on 8 November 2022
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Andrea James brings Evonne Goolagong's life to the stage in Sunshine Super Girl
Writer & Director Andrea James talks about bringing the heartwarming story of Wiradjuri Australian tennis legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley to the stage.
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Roger that
Actor Lincoln Elliott plays multiple characters in Sunshine Super Girl, including one very special person in Evonne Goolagong Cawley’s life – her husband Roger. He shares his take on the role and how this story hits really close to home – quite literally.
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Dream debut
You wouldn’t know it, but Jax Compton had never acted before joining the Sunshine Super Girl team. An experienced dancer, she shares why she made the leap into acting to be part of this landmark Australian work.
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Ace moves
Performer and Movement Director Katina Olsen talks to us about acting and choreographing for Sunshine Super Girl and why dance and movement allow Evonne Goolagong Cawley’s story to be in a way few other mediums could.
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Evolving as Evonne
Actor Ella Ferris is the legendary Evonne Goolagong Cawley in Sunshine Super Girl. She talks to us about the joy, challenge and privilege of bringing to life one of her childhood idols and how her character is continually evolving.
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Watch the Sumner transform for Sunshine Super Girl
Watch how we transformed the Sumner theatre to make way for a tennis court – complete with onstage courtside seating – for audiences to experience the theatre like never before.