Born in the heart of the Central West, the creative trio that is Madwomen Productions is on a mission to bring top quality homegrown entertainment to smaller rural and regional communities that don't usually get a look in when it comes to touring shows. Stop scrolling, grab some mates and remember what a cracking night out with friends feels like.
"The audiences are smart. They go in ready and they're up for it, they're up for the party. It's a whole different atmosphere... They're like, 'Alright. Let's go. We're ready for a good night.'" - Hugh Jackman
“Now more than ever, in this rapidly changing world, we want to give people an opportunity to connect with their community, and what better way than through live theatre?” Michaeley O'Brien
Hot off the heels from 3 nights at The Prince Of Wales Opera House in Gulgong and a sellout one night only at Rylstone, and a fabulous community gathering at Mullalay, Phoenix Rising is coming to Hill End this August. Written by Michaeley O'Brien ( McLeods Daughters, Home & Away, Underbelly, Territory, Mystery Road) and featuring Kali Newcomb and Kathryn Maloney, The Ten Commandments fall by the wayside and divine order turns upside down in a wickedly funny six-act comedy about karma finally catching up.
Michaeley O’Brien (Writer and Director) Gulgong born and bred, Michaeley has helped create some of Australia’s best-loved television dramas, including McLeods Daughters, Home and Away, Underbelly, Rescue: Special Ops, Water Rats and Territory, to name just a few. She now lives on the farm she grew up on, and between writing hit TV shows she enjoys a fast game of poker, some amateur beekeeping shenanigans, and the novelty of bossing her actors around in her director’s hat.
Kathryn Maloney (Performer) has been acting up in the Central West since she was a youngster. She sings like an angel and dances like a queen, and she knows all the words to Cats. And Starlight Express. And Joseph. ...Les Mis. ....The Greatest Showman. Madwomen are yet to produce a musical.
Kali Newcomb (Performer) is a professional narrator who likes telling stories. She talks a lot, often to herself, which is lucky really, because there is rarely anyone listening anyway.