General News
5 September, 2025
‘My Brilliant Career’ not to be missed
FOR the chance to watch some entertaining local talent make sure you don’t miss Warrnambool Theatre Company’s latest production, ‘My Brilliant Career.’
Warrnambool Theatre Company is proud to announce its upcoming production of ‘My Brilliant Career’, a fast paced and punchy adaptation of Miles Franklin’s groundbreaking 1901 novel by Kendall Feaver.
In rural New South Wales, 1899, Sybylla Melvyn is a force of nature.
A young woman of spirit, born in the wrong time and place, but filled with dreams.
Will she be a writer? An actor? An artist, a musician, a politician? Will she explore the world?
Any one of these would be better than the path of wife and mother seemingly predestined for her.
Determined to outrun the odds, Sybylla must contend with the expectations of society, the disappointments of family, and the beating of her own heart.
Franklin’s classic tale is one of ambition, resilience and the struggle for self-determination, a story that continues to resonate with audiences more than a century later.
“Our actors are embracing their characters and rising to the challenge of Kendell’s ambitious script that is joyous, witty and emotional,” production director Lisa Graham said.
“This story challenges us to think about gender, freedom, and the cost of following your dreams. We are thrilled to bring this bold and beautiful story to the Warrnambool stage.”
The production, proudly supported by the Warrnambool City Council’s Community Development Fund, showcases a talented local cast and creative team, who have worked together to bring the world of Franklin’s Australia to life through evocative staging, costume and music.
‘My Brilliant Career’ can be seen at Warrnambool’s Lighthouse Theatre from September 10-14.
