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?
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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