A special one-off theatrical performance is coming to the Kyneton Town Hall in celebration of International Women’s Day.
In 2026, the theme for International Women’s Day is #BalanceTheScales – a promise that every woman and girl should be safe, heard, and free to shape her own future.
To commemorate the day Macedon Ranges council is hosting two events that explore the theme in different ways – the first being a powerful theatrical performance, The Deplorables.
The Deplorables is a joyous, uplifting and fabulously musical theatrical journey that tells the story of two women’s teams playing cricket for the first time in Australia in Bendigo.
That first match, the women raised money for charity while 2000 spectators watched on, but afterwards the press decided that women should stay home and know their place, calling the cricket players’ behaviour “deploreable”.
Based on a true story, the musical is presented in conjunction with regional theatre company Skin Of Our Teeth, and was first performed in Bendigo in 2025.
Mayor Kate Kendall encouraged the community to come along to the performance and other local International Women’s Day events, including an author talk with Kaz Cooke at the Kyneton Town Hall on 13 March.
“International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate the achievements of women in every field,” she said.
“These events highlight not only the inspiring voices shaping our now but also showcase the incredible talent we attract to our creative venues.”
The Deplorables will be showing at the Kyneton Town Hall on Saturday 28 February from 7.30pm.
Tickets are going fast, so don’t miss out.
Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/IWD
