Cricket, comedy and music are set to bowl over the crowd at Camperdown when hit show The Deplorables takes to the stage in August.
The Deplorables will be at the Theatre Royal on Sunday 16 August at 7 pm.
The comedy tells the story of Australia's first women's cricket match in Bendigo in 1874.
Money is raised for charity, 2000 spectators attend, the women are praised for their sporting endeavours, and then all hell breaks loose as the press decides that women should stay home, know their place and sit down.
They didn't. Howzat! They came back the next year, and played another match, this time in front of 5000 spectators!
Mayor Kate Makin said the 70-minute one act play was suitable for all ages.
"We know our community loves sport, and they love a great night of comedy - this brings it all together," Cr Makin said.
"The Deplorables is a story of sport, resilience and community spirit - it's a great yarn that celebrates Australian history with music, humour and heart," she said.
Cr Makin said Corangamite Shire Council was proud to welcome a touring production that has been so well received across regional Victoria.
"It's entertaining, it's uplifting, and it's right here in Camperdown," she said.
The Deplorables has successfully toured throughout Victoria and Tasmania in 2025 and 2026 to acclaim, full houses and standing ovations.
Written by Christine Davey and presented by award-winning regional theatre company Skin of our Teeth Productions, The Deplorables is a joyous and uplifting musical.
It explores a momentous event and what it means in the 21st century.
"Join us for a tale of extraordinary women doing extraordinary things and the very ordinary men who tried to stop them," Ms Davey said.
"These women deserve their place in history and it's time to bring them back to centre stage where they belong - a tale of extraordinary women doing extraordinary things and the ordinary men who tried to stop them."
Book tickets online at events.humanitix.com/the-deplorables
Caption: The Deplorables cast are set for a big hit when they perform in Camperdown on Sunday 16 August. Picture: Sandy Gray
When: Sunday 16 August
Where: Theatre Royal, Camperdown
Credits
Writer/Director: Christine Davey
Composer/Choreographer: Tess Parker
Cast:
Tess Parker, Mary Steuten, Marita Williams Seaton, Madeleine Potter, Danae Reid, Graci Lynch, Marie-Claire Tchernomoroff, Liana Emmerson, Chanda Anderson, Prior Lauren, Atkin Aeonie, Ostik Smith
Reviews:
'This beautiful story crackles with joy, love and energy!'
'This play sings through text, image and music.'
'An untold story that rightfully deserves its place - front and centre of every stage.'
'Nothing short of brilliant!'
