A performer in a makeshift white space suit sits on a block on a messy stage, making a climbing motion with her arms and legs

A performer holds a red steering wheel with driving goggles on her head. Her hair is unkempt and she looks determined

A performer wearing a large, gawdy and ornate Solar-system headpiece presents herself to the audience

It is I, Seagull

Comedy writer and opera singer Lucy Mellors has had enough.

Enough of groveling to all-powerful male directors.
Enough of being judged for eating a biscuit.
Enough of singing by the bras at the back of Marks and Spencer.
Enough of sacrificing her mental health in pursuit of a dream.

Intertwining Lucy’s experiences as an award-winning opera singer with the stories of Valentina Tereshkova (the first woman in space) and Valentina Ponomaryova (almost the first woman in space). 'It is I, Seagull' is a hilarious celebration of self-esteem, joy, failure, opera and space travel.

Fusing opera and comedy, Lucy exposes current and historical sexism to explore what it takes to achieve something extraordinary, and... is it worth it?

Mild Occasional Sexual References, Mild Occasional Coarse Language, Strobe Lighting, Loud Noises

Theatre and Physical Theatre • Comedy

International • Australian Premiere

: Previous Award Winner
: Award winner
: Fringe Fund Recipient

: Tue, 11 Mar - Sun, 23 Mar
: 70 min
: M (4 Warnings)
: $25 to $35
: All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction fee.

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Presented by: Lucy Mellors and Joanne Hartstone

Lucy Mellors is an award-winning opera singer and theatre maker who uses comedy and music to explore trauma and mental health issues, and to comment on the problematic nature of biographical theatre, perfectionism, beauty standards and disregard for wellbeing in the creative industries.

Joanne Hartstone is a South Australian theatre maker, performer, playwright, director, producer and presenter, specialising in international theatrical collaborations, live theatre & cabaret, and immersive/site-specific events. Joanne has been presenting work in the Adelaide Fringe since 2006. She has won the inaugural Made In Adelaide award, the Frank Ford award, Holden Street Theatres award, multiple best theatre, best event and Adelaide Critics Circle awards, and two innovation awards.

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Duration: 70 min

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Suitability & Warnings

Content Rating: M

Target Audience: High School (15-17) | 18+

Family Friendly: No

Sexual References : Occasional, Mild

Coarse Language : Occasional, Mild

Other Warnings: Strobe Lighting, Loud Noises

Accessibility

: High Audio Content
: Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage

It is I, Seagull

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