It’s not just about a sport. It’s about a revolution.

Suzie Miller, the celebrated Australian playwright behind sell-out smash hits Inter Alia, RBG: Of Many, One and international phenomenon Prima Facie, turns her extraordinary talents to the formation of the AFLW in this explosive world premiere as part of Brisbane Festival 2026.

In 2010, an official report into the state of Australian Rules Football recommended the creation of a national women’s league. Seven years and a whole lot of grit, passion and fancy footwork later, the AFLW was born. This is the untold story of how the league went from a pipe dream to a sensation the sports world could no longer ignore.

Reuniting with director Lee Lewis, Strong Is The New Pretty is described by Miller as both a love letter to Australian women and a call for the classic Aussie ‘fair go’ to step up to include all Australians. It’s theatre written in mud, sweat and belief.

This footy-finals season: rally your team and barrack your heart out for a performance that promises a nail-biting match, not just for sport lovers but anyone looking to be uplifted by an inspiring story of determination, legacy and pride.

2026 SEASON – Auslan Interpreted Performances:

• The Great Gatsby – Playhouse, QPAC – Friday 27 February 2026, 7:30 PM
• Torch The Place – Bille Brown Theatre – Friday 20 March 2026, 7:30 PM
• The Sapphires – Bille Brown Theatre – Friday 8 May 2026, 7:30 PM
• Pride & Prejudice – Playhouse, QPAC – Friday 17 July 2026, 7:30 PM
• Do Not Go Gentle – Bille Brown Theatre – Friday 21 August 2026, 7:30 PM
• Strong is the New Pretty – Playhouse, QPAC – Friday 11 September 2026, 7:30 PM
• Small Mouth Sounds – Bille Brown Theatre – Friday 23 October 2026, 7:30 PM
• Into the Woods – Glasshouse Theatre, QPAC – Friday 20 November 2026, 7:30 PM

SPECIAL OFFER – Auslan Booking Instructions:

To get discounted tickets, choose from 4 different multi play packages – 5 plays, 6 plays, 7 plays or 8 plays. The more your buy = the bigger the discount. For example: The 8 play package offers you almost 50% of the ticket price of each show in the season.

Alternatively, if you prefer to attend only one or two productions, you can purchase single tickets.

Click here, scroll down the page to see the multi play packages.

lf you have any questions please email or phone Queensland Theatre.

EMAIL: ticketing team on sales@queenslandtheatre.com.au

PHONE:  Queensland Theatre Box Office 1800 355 528 (Monday to Friday 9.30am – 5pm)