A Milton theatre will host a musical celebration of women who challenged expectations, as Well-Behaved Women brings stories of artists, survivors, athletes and icons to PIP Theatre while raising support for DVConnect.
Rule-Breakers Take The Milton Stage
Footlights Theatrical Inc will present Well-Behaved Women at PIP Theatre in Milton, bringing together musical storytelling, Brisbane performance talent and a fundraising effort for DVConnect.
The contemporary musical revue was written by Australian-born Grammy Award-winning composer and lyricist Carmel Dean. Presented as a song cycle, the production follows women from history who challenged expectations, refused silence and left a lasting mark through courage, creativity or influence.
The Milton season will run on 5 and 6 June 2026, with performances scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening. The production is recommended for audiences aged 10 and above and runs for more than 90 minutes.
The show features figures including Frida Kahlo, Cleopatra, Mary Magdalene and Cathy Freeman, with performers using music to tell stories of warriors, queens, survivors, artists, athletes, mothers, wives, icons and outlaws.
Brisbane Performers Bring The Revue To Life
The production will feature musical theatre talent from Southeast Queensland and will be directed by Roslyn Johnson.
The show continues its focus on creating performance opportunities across local Brisbane venues. The boutique theatrical company presents cabaret nights, musicals and plays, with an emphasis on high-quality performers and varied productions.
The group began after founder Colin Foot staged Tell Me on a Sunday in 2016, supported by a group of strong vocalists. The cast and crew later formed an independent theatre ensemble to continue offering boutique theatre opportunities to performers.
That background fits closely with Well-Behaved Women, which is built around vocal storytelling and a series of individual women’s stories. The production uses song to move between figures from history and culture, giving each story its own place within the broader revue.
Supporting DVConnect Through Theatre
The Milton performances will raise funds and awareness for DVConnect, a Queensland service supporting women affected by violence and abuse.
Audience members will be encouraged to donate through QR codes available at the theatre. A special preview performance will also be held on 4 June 2026, with invited guests able to attend by making a minimum $10 donation to DVConnect instead of paying a standard ticket price.
The fundraising element gives the production a purpose beyond the stage. While the musical centres on women who challenged limits, the season also directs attention towards support for women experiencing violence and abuse.
Tickets for the ticketed performances are priced at $35 to $40, with a booking fee. PIP Theatre’s Level 2 Theatre is fully accessible by foyer lift, with dedicated accessibility spaces and wheelchair-accessible amenities available.
Located at 20 Park Road in Milton, PIP Theatre has parking spaces under the theatre in the Savoir Faire Car Park, with street parking also available along Park Road and surrounding streets.
Well-Behaved Women offers a local theatre event shaped by music, history and support for DVConnect, with Footlights Theatrical Inc using the stage to connect performance with a wider community cause.
Published 14-May-2026
