Six women, exiled. A journey, prolonged. A bucket, piss. What happens when women close their legs and open their mouths?

Six women, exiled from their homes in a bid to colonise a new land. A boat. Powerful men, Subjugated women. You can guess what happens next. A journey that takes longer than expected, and weathers more than storms. Navigating life on the ship is a crueller fate than the destination, and the convicts have a choice to make. What happens when women close their legs and open their mouths? 

The Ladies of Juliana is a new play, devised and written by the company, set on an 18th century ship that transported female convicts to colonise Australia. Drawing from real historical accounts, we tell the story of six women on an arduous journey to find a new land and life. The play navigates through humour and music, but ultimately tells a moving, heroic and liberating story. Although rooted in history, this play is contemporary in its approach, aiming to resonate with today's audience by delivering a relevant purpose and message. This is not just a women’s issue; this is not a play just for women.  

Tech:

• Basic warm (amber) and cold (blue) wash
• Four profile spots
• Source four (preferred)
• Side booms
• Haze

Sound:

• Cello
• Acoustic piano (we use an electric keyboard  where acoustic is not possible)
• Creaking ship sound effect to be played at a low level throughout the piece. 

Our set 

• Wooden creates
• Sails/ large pieces of cloth and nets will be hung from the rig. 
• 3 platforms