Theatre

Beauty Queen

Modesty meets vanity and hero becomes villain in this provocative pageant.

$25.00 - $27.50
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A caucasian, blonde woman in her early 30's is smiling into the distance with a light grey backdrop. She has on glam makeup and wears a tiara . She is clutching a large mirror. Within the mirror is another photo of herself wearing the tiara, a jewelled necklace and a lilac dress. This version of her looks shocked and is holding a knife with blood dripping on the end.
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Image Credit: Sarah Clarke

  • Written and Performed by: Emily Carr

  • Directed by: Jackson McGovern

  • Dramaturg: Meg Ham

'Beauty Queen' is a gripping satire that follows the story of Greek mythological heartbreaker and readily labelled villain Narcissus, reincarnated as a young woman vying for the crown of Miss World Australia.

This one-woman show unpacks the curse of Narcissus with a darkly comedic twist. It explores society’s obsession with beauty and challenges the widely accepted notion that modesty is a virtue while rejecting the idea that vanity is inherently negative.

Featuring sinister judges, overzealous contestants and an unhinged protagonist, 'Beauty Queen' is a provocative revenge thriller that blurs the traditional boundary between hero and villain.

  • Duration: 50 minutes

  • Age suitability: M

  • Event warnings: Contains Sustained Bright Lights, Moderate Coarse Language, Both Sudden And Sustained Loud Noises.

  • Content warnings: Staged Violence.

  • Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Archive Room
    Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Archive Room is wheelchair accessible. This venue is wheelchair accessible. Check in with the Front of House team upon arrival for assistance.

    The entrance to the venue is on Lygon St. You can head up the front stairs and through the main doors, from there head right to get to the Loading Dock.
    If you need step free access, there is lift at the front of the building and our team will be able to guide you from there to the Loading Dock.

    Once you're in the Loading Dock you can head straight through to the Victoria Street Building where the Archive Room is on your left.

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  • Full: $27.50

  • Preview: $25.00

  • Extra Applause: $30.50

  • Blak Tix: $20.00

  • Concession: $24.50

  • Group 6+: $24.50

  • Hump Day Discount: $20.62

  • Member discounts available

    This event is eligible for 25% off full price Fringe Dweller tickets. Just add the tickets that you want then login at checkout and you'll get the cheapest tickets. If you're not a member yet, simply add a membership to your cart and you'll be able to access Fringe Dweller prices straight away.

"Carr commands the stage with grace, hilarity and the unparalleled confidence of a woman with a fresh boob job." - Kaleidocsope Arts

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“Guaranteed a rollicking good time." - Weekend Notes

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"It's laughs aplenty and then some with Beauty Queen." - My Melbourne Arts

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Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Archive Room

Preview
 Past Event

Thursday, 05 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Archive Room

 Past Event

Friday, 06 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Archive Room

 Past Event

Saturday, 07 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Archive Room

 Past Event

Sunday, 08 October 2023

7:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Archive Room

 Past Event

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Archive Room

Hump Day
 Past Event

Thursday, 12 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Archive Room

 Past Event

Friday, 13 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Archive Room

 Past Event

Saturday, 14 October 2023

8:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Archive Room

 Past Event

Sunday, 15 October 2023

7:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Archive Room

 Past Event

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