In Her Words
Between 1789 and 1951, twenty-five women were executed in Australia. Their names were forgotten, their stories silenced—until now.
In this powerful new show, historian and storyteller Deb Robinson gives voice to the condemned. With meticulous research and evocative storytelling, In Her Words reveals the lives of mothers, daughters, outsiders, and survivors whose fates ended at the gallows.
This isn’t just true crime—it’s raw, real history that demands to be heard. Step inside the shadows of colonial justice:
🔪 Discover the crimes that shocked a nation.
👩🦰 Hear the voices society chose to erase.
⚖️ Confront the justice—and injustice—of the past.
Gripping, haunting, unforgettable.
Presented by: Deb Robinson
Deb Robinson is a historian, author, and host of Locked Up With History, where she shares stories from Victoria’s darker past. With over 30 years in tourism and 40 years of research in family and local history, Deb has been uncovering and sharing forgotten tales since joining the Twisted History team in 2013. She played a key role in establishing the Geelong Gaol Museum, now the National Crime & Justice Museum, and performs as “Madam Murder” in Criminal Outsider with Roy Maloy, winning awards at the Adelaide Fringe. In 2026, Deb debuts her solo show In Her Words, exploring the 25 women executed in Australia. She has co-authored several crime histories and is currently writing In Her Words and Geelong Gaol: A Short History.
Sessions
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1 Venue
Mess and Recreation Hall at Adelaide Gaol
Adelaide Gaol, 18 Gaol Rd, Adelaide, Kaurna
Entrance to the Adelaide Gaol is currently through Bonython park due to the new Women's and Children's Hospital being built.
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
Suitability & Warnings
Please note
Includes factual stories of executions and death- may not be suitable for all patrons.
Accessibility
- High Audio Content