Girlhood in the Bathroom is messy, hilarious, painfully real, and honestly one of the most relatable theatre experiences I’ve had in a long time.

I saw the premiere to an almost full house, and from the moment the iconic line “Let’s break the seal together” kicked things off, the audience was completely locked in. The show captures something so specific, so special yet so universal: the strange, sacred world of the girls’ bathroom on a night out.

The musical is packed with beautiful, slightly dissonant harmonies that feel raw and emotional rather than polished in a traditional way — which suits the story perfectly. I especially loved that the performers kept their natural Australian accents while singing; it made everything feel grounded, authentic, and unmistakably ours.

The cast is extraordinary. Amaya Pardillo (Kiya) vocals were a stand out aswell as Hannah Manderson (Zoe), and Imogen Brown (Steph). However the whole cast had such amazing vocals who were able to throw themselves into every chaotic, vulnerable, and hilarious moment while singing like angels. The “fit check” dance party sequence was a standout — pure joy — and the scenes of bonding over thrifted fashion felt so real. I swear i've had that exact conversation at The Woolshed.

What makes this show special is how accurately it captures the emotional whiplash of girlhood: one minute you’re absolutely tanked in a bathroom having the deepest conversation of your life after puking your guts out, the next you’re arguing about something completely random. It perfectly shows how friendships can form instantly between strangers… and how fragile they can become when alcohol, insecurity, and miscommunication enter the mix.

The musical doesn’t shy away from heavy themes either. It tackles sexual assault, manipulation, losing friends, being the “third wheel,” and even the confusing pain of falling in love with a friend. Yet it balances these topics with sharp comedy, modern references, and genuinely catchy songs — including a brutally funny anti-fuckboy anthem that had the audience roaring. I found myself clapping at "ego being bigger than his dick". Can I say that on the fringe website? haha!

At its core, the show is a love letter to the chaos of being young and female — the nostalgia, the fear of the future, the deep bonds, and the shared unspoken understanding between women in the most unlikely spaces.

It’s validating for young women, reflective for older ones, and eye-opening for anyone else. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe in recognition, and you might even tear up.

This is bold, smart, painfully honest Australian theatre production— and it will absolutely stay with you long after you leave the bathroom line.

Rating: 4.5 stars ⭐️