BROAD
From growing up idolising bold, brassy older women, to becoming one.
Fri 5 July – 8.30 pm
Studio Theatre
Early bird from $35
From the creator of the sold-out romp ‘Sunglasses at Night: the 80s Apocalypse sing-along Cabaret’, and the 2011 Golden Gibbo award-winning ‘You’re the Voice: Songs for the Ordinary by an Anthomaniac’, ‘BROAD’ is another notch is this veteran cabaret star’s expanding belt.
It’s a show about endurance, defiance, the glory of refusing to quit, and a joyous celebration of the iconic broads who inform Quinn’s remarkable brand of showbiz blues. Enjoy an ode to the sisterhood as Quinn takes you through a journey from growing up idolising bold, brassy older women. Now, she’s becoming one…
“The sort of electric thunderclap that inspires audience to hoot out loud and bump the air with their fists in empowered solidarity, it lays down the gauntlet for the moment to beat” – Time Out Melbourne, 5 stars
“Her uncanny knack for handling everything from torch songs to musical comedy is both impressive and jaw-dropping” – Theatre People, 5 stars
“GQ cuts an audacious, commanding presence. And with every powerhouse song, supercharged by the fire within, she reminds the audience of all she has to offer” – Chortle (UK), 4 stars
Receive up to a 15% discount if you select three or more concerts in the one transaction. Keep an eye on our social media channels for suggested itineraries. There is a diverse range of concerts for you to choose from to fill your calendar across the 10 days of the Festival.
3 concerts ~ 10% off
6 or more concerts ~ 15% off
Discounts are only applicable on performance tickets, and only apply to full price tickets. Tickets must be purchased in the same transaction. If you select a Concession ticket for a performance as part of a discount package, the lowest price will apply for that ticket. Workshops and seminars are not included in our Performance Packages.
Tickets
Premium early bird – $39
A Reserve early bird – $35
Premium – $49
A reserve – $45
Early bird tickets are available until the allocation is exhausted
Booking fee
- For bookings with a total value of $15 or less, a booking fee of $3 will be added upon check-out.
- For bookings with a total value between $15.01 and $199.99, a booking fee of $5 will be added upon
check-out. - For bookings with a total value of $200 or more, a booking fee of $10 will be added upon check-out.
Duration
1hr
Patron advice
12+ event
VENUE: Studio Theatre
Getting to the venue
- The Theatre Royal Studio Theatre is at 27-29 Campbell St, Hobart TAS 7000
- Drop off car spaces are available at the entrance to the Theatre Royal on Collins Street.
- 2 accessible parking spaces are available outside the Theatre Royal on Collins Street (1 hour time limit applies)
- Please follow this link to experience a virtual tour of the venue.
Accessibility
Assistive listening
- The Theatre Royal Studio Theatre is equipped with an Assisted Hearing Service that offers amplified sound through dedicated headphones or using a neck loop that interacts with modern hearing aid devices, and also has ability to connect Hearing Aids to the system. This equipment can be collected, complimentary, from the Box Office. There are a limited number of these units and bookings are essential. Please contact the Theatre Royal Box Office – 03 6146 3300 to discuss your needs and reserve a device for your attendance and the team will ensure that the equipment is ready for your collection on arrival.
Guide dogs / registered assistance animals welcome
Wheelchair accessibility
- For wheelchair bookings please contact the Theatre Royal Box office on (03) 6146 3300 (9am to 5pm) with specifications and dimensions of the wheelchair and any additional user requirements, or email them on [email protected].
- Lift access is available from the main foyer entrance reaching all building levels including the box office, Main Stage Stalls, Dress Circle and Gallery.
- Accessible bathrooms are available on every level of the Theatre Royal building.
Since winning Victoria’s Green Room Award for Best Emerging Cabaret Artiste in 2006, Quinn has continued to draw recognition and plaudits in Australia and New Zealand. Winning the Short and Sweet Cabaret competition in 2009, she went on to be highly commended for Best Cabaret at Melbourne Fringe, and was nominated for a Golden Gibbo Award at Melbourne International Comedy Festival and three Green Room Awards for her 2010 show Shut Up and Sing.
In 2011, she created The Last Gig In Melbourne, a unique suite of original songs inspired by the local live music scene (reprised in 2012). The same year, You’re the Voice: Songs for the Ordinary by an Anthemaniac (Moosehead Award recipient, directed by Casey Bennetto) won the Golden Gibbo Award for Best Local Independent Production in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Quinn has appeared on ABC TV’s Spicks and Specks, Adam Hills Tonight, Upper Middle Bogan, True Story and Rockwiz. She has been a cabaret judge for Short + Sweet, Melbourne Fringe and the Green Room Awards. In 2013, Stranger debuted in Melbourne Comedy Festival, and she took You’re the Voice to Western Australia, Tasmania, Queensland, regional Victoria, New Zealand and Adelaide Fringe (where it was nominated for Best Cabaret).
After 17 years of performing in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, her 2022 original cabaret BROAD was nominated for both the Golden Gibbo (her third nomination) and Most Outstanding Show.
Image credit: Kieran McNamara
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- Festival of Voices adheres to the Live Performance Australia Ticketing Code of Practice.
- All tickets are non-refundable unless otherwise specified on the specific event page.
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Contact us
For assistance please contact us on 03 6224 5975 or at [email protected].
