My Sister Jill

A universal tale of the Australian spirit set against the backdrop of 1950s to 70s suburban Melbourne.

1/6

My Sister Jill is a powerful coming-of-age story. A universal tale of the Australian spirit set against the backdrop of 1950s to 70s suburban Melbourne. It explores a dysfunctional family’s survival.

"Dee and Cornelius clearly work together with great simpatico, which results in a staging that harmonises perfectly with the writing. The love and pride in this story are evident from the top to the toe of the production."
★★★★
Theatre Matters

My Sister Jill recognised with 6 Green Room Awards(2023) :

Outstanding Production

Outstanding Ensemble

Direction (Susie Dee)

Outstanding Lighting Design (Rachel Burke).

23 Sept- 28 Oct 2023 - Sumner Theatre, Melbourne Theatre Company

Credits

DIRECTOR Susie Dee

WRITER Patricia Cornelius

SET & COSTUME DESIGNER Marg Horwell
LIGHTING DESIGNER Rachel Burke

COMPOSER/SOUND DESIGNER Kelly Ryall

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Kitan Petkovski

Cast

Jack - Ian Bliss
Martha - Maude Davey
Jill - Lucy Goleby
Door - Benjamin Nichol
Johnnie - James O’Connell
Mouse - Zachary Pidd
Christine - Angourie Rice

"The star pairing of writer Patricia Cornelius and director Susie Dee transforms this book to stage adaptation into something poignant and powerful. Though the play is very much an ensemble piece; Cornelius and Dee allow each character to shine individually in a manner that’s almost filmic in execution."

★★★★

Arts Hub (Thuy On)

My Sister Jill

A universal tale of the Australian spirit set against the backdrop of 1950s to 70s suburban Melbourne.

"Dee and Cornelius clearly work together with great simpatico, which results in a staging that harmonises perfectly with the writing. The love and pride in this story are evident from the top to the toe of the production." ★★★★ Theatre Matters

23 Sept- 28 Oct 2023 - Sumner Theatre, Melbourne Theatre Company

"Dee and Cornelius clearly work together with great simpatico, which results in a staging that harmonises perfectly with the writing. The love and pride in this story are evident from the top to the toe of the production."
★★★★
Theatre Matters