Crash Theatre Company shoots and scores with award-winning original musical Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence, serving hot and sporty girl power like you’ve never seen before.
Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence, a musical that explores the dangers of unchecked ambition and the ferocity of teenage girls on the netball court. The musical is presented by Crash Theatre Co and underpinned by electronic pop-synth music composition by Perth artist & musician Project BEXX. Since its debut in January 2024, this show has presented several sold-out seasons across Australia, receiving multiple awards and critical acclaim, along with releasing an original cast album on all major music streaming services.
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Since recently concluding its highly successful debut, Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence has left audiences exhilarated, the production is currently touring the Australian Fringe Festival circuit, commencing with a schools-only presentation at the Subiaco Arts Centre WA, followed by Sydney Fringe, Melbourne Fringe , Perth Fringe , Bunbury Fringe and Adelaide Fringe Festival across 2024 – 2025.
Reviewers from Weekend Notes praised the show as a “highly energetic” portrayal of women in sport, ambition, high school drama, and female friendship, describing it as “a little bit Mean Girls, and a little bit Pitch Perfect.” The musical numbers, choreography, and singing talents of the cast left audiences impressed, with many moments that had them “in stitches of laughter.” Magazine 6000 highlighted the show’s 90s pop music video vibes and remarked that anyone who has ever played netball would find a character they could relate to, ultimately stating, “They nailed it.” Theatre Reviews Perth called it “the ultimate Fringe show” and commended it as “cleverly devised and expertly performed.” Stage Whispers lauded it as “possibly Crash Theatre’s best production to date,” praising the clever writing and outstanding musical theatre performances. Pelican Magazine described the entire cast as “superb” and the show as “exceptional and highly entertaining,” making it a “crowd-pleasing winner.” Fringe Feed’s five-star review echoed these sentiments, stating that “all aspects of this show are top-notch” and that “the performers themselves are universally excellent. warning readers, “once word gets out about how bloody good this show is, the tickets will be like gold dust – so get in quick.”
Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence breathes new life into a literary classic and is fuelled by an electrifying soundscape, underpinned by electronic pop-synth compositions created by award-winning vocalist, DJ, and music producer, Project BEXX. Step onto the court of this contemporary turmoil that entangles the timeless allure of Shakespearean drama, presented by an all-female powerhouse team of Western Australian artists.
In a thrilling Shakespearean twist on the netball court, Mac Beth passionately pursues the coveted title of Year 12 Netball Captain of the Dunsinane Hell-Hounds. Expect a gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, and redemption as Coach Duncan’s decisions spark a fierce battle for leadership. The Dagger Divas, a trio of dreamy melodies (think Dreamgirls but Mean Girls), visit Mac in her slumbers, echoing the bard’s famous ghostly encounters. They fuel her with the fire to overcome adversity and fight on. Amid accusations and plot twists, Mac’s determination leads her to the brink of glory. But her reckless actions take her to the edge of despair, creating suspicion and fear among her teammates. As alliances shift and friendships fracture, a climactic showdown awaits the netball battlefield. Will Mac’s relentless drive for success ultimately lead to her triumph, or banishment?
Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence isn’t just another musical; it’s a vibrant cultural touchstone that is set to reignite across stages throughout the globe. It serves as a catalyst for the crusade of gender equality, inviting audiences not just to an electrifying experience of music, dance and theatre, but to reinforce the vision for a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable future for women in sports.
CRASH can offer a family friendly schools presentation of the musical for students, with post-performance Q&A after each show.
Written by current education practitioners, Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence‘s connection to Western Australian curriculum sets the scene for transformative and powerful creative learning experiences for students across fields of English, Literature, Drama, Dance and Health.
Schools are invited to inquire for an exclusive incursion presenttaion of the show and receive a complimentary Creative Learning Resource which includes a comprehensive framework of pre and post-show learning activities.
For further information and to make an inquiry please contact us below.
Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence premiered in New South Whales at Off Broadway Hub, Turner Theatre in Sydney 26 – 29 September 2024. The season completely sold out and was awarded overall Best in Cabaret and Musical Theatre for the 2024 Sydney Fringe Festival.
Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence premiered in Victoria at the Festival Hub, ETU Ballroom in Melbourne from 2 – 5 October 2024.
Returning to its home state, Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence will remount at Perth’s FRINGE WORLD Festival in 2025. Showing at the State Theatre Centre’s Studio Underground as part of the State of Play program from 17 – 24 January 2025, tickets are on sale now at fringeworld.com.au.
Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence will tour Bunbury Fringe Festival 2025 for one night only on Saturday 25 January 2025. Tickets on sale at bunburyfringe.com.
Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence will premier in South Australia at Adelaide’s 2025 Fringe Festival, supported by the Adelaide Tour Ready Award and the Adelaide Fringe Fund. ickets on sale at adelaidefringe.com.au
Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence will showcase at the 2025 Joondalup Festival. More details coming soon.