The Creative Drama & Arts Centre of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) returns to the stage with its latest original production, Girls in Crisis—a satirical comedy that shines a spotlight on modern womanhood, societal expectations, and the existential challenges of our time.
Building on the success of its previous production Girls in the Shadow, the Centre marks the 10-year anniversary of its adult drama group with this new work, directed by Jeremy Artis. Girls in Crisis will run for four performances at Doncaster Playhouse on May 10, 11, 17, and 18.
Drawing from a blend of theatrical traditions—from ancient Greek comedy to the theatre of the absurd and modern Greek playwrights—Girls in Crisis is a lively montage of scenes that explore the complexity of female identity. Audiences will witness women navigating the chaos of daily life: judged and judging, spiraling into madness, dreaming of love, rebelling against constraints, and ultimately, enduring with resilience.
“These women are both victims and perpetrators, caught in a society reeling from a crisis of values, power, roles, and relationships,” said Katerina Poutachidou, coordinator of the Creative Drama & Arts Centre.
“The play asks, who defines us, and how do we survive the expectations placed upon us?”
With sharp humour and emotional depth, Girls in Crisis offers a poignant reflection on womanhood in times of societal upheaval.
When: On May 10, 11, 17, and 18
Where: At the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
