A Curious Thing- The Story of Mary Anning
Come on a musical journey to a world of remarkable creatures and the extraordinary woman who discovered them: who transformed our understanding of the world forever! Join us in the place where the science of palaeontology began in the early 1800s, and discoveries were made whose memories echo across forever.
Following a SOLD OUT, critically acclaimed season at the 2023 Adelaide Fringe, this season sees a fully re-written version of the show, with new songs, a larger cast, and an authenticity born of having been re-written in Mary Anning's home town of Lyme Regis.
★★★★★ "...the kind of joyful and instructive entertainment that can make a difference" Canberra Critics Circle
★★★★★ "...an important piece of work, challenging families with the struggles of women in STEM " Stage Whispers
While Ayers House has limited parking on site, the location is close to the Garden, Gluttony, and Rundle Street, and so has access to public transport, local car parks, cafes, bars and restaurants!
Presented by: Heaps Good Productions
Bringing the story of Mary Anning to Adelaide and beyond is the life long passion of award-winning writer/director Michael Mills. To create this fully rewritten version of the sold-out show from 2023, Michael travelled to the home town of Mary Anning in the UK, walking the streets where she walked, and digging for fossils where she made some of her most famous discoveries.
Michael has written dozens of shows exploring historical and scientific narratives, and with Gemma Dandie, released an album about Mary Anning in 2023 that helped raise funds to build a statue in her honour.
The show features Mary across 3 ages, with accomplished Adelaide triple threats Casmira Lorien as Mary, the older, Kate Neville as Mary in her mid 20s and 11 year old Mary to be announced soon.
Sessions
Ticket Prices
Prices may not be available on all sessions
All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (some exceptions apply). Read more at Fees explained.
1 Venue
Ayers House State Dining Room
State Dining Room - Ayers House, 288 North Terrace, Adelaide, Kaurna
The entrance to the State Dining Room is through a set of tall wooden doors which are located next to the "Conservatory" glasshouse room at Ayers House.
- The only access to this space is via steps/stairs.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
Suitability & Warnings
Accessibility
- High Audio Content
- Audience members interact from the seated or standing area