For She's a Jolly Good Fellow

A theatrical movement-driven reimagining of the life of Gwen Lally, a pioneering pageant master and producer, who organised large-scale historical and civic carnivals in the early 20th Century.

The story unfolds as Gwen leads a troupe in the chaotic creation of a monumental pageant.

This show-within-a-show becomes the frame for a deeper unravelling: of her battles with societal expectation, her bold gender representation, and her quiet yet profound love for actress Mabel Gibson.

Around her orbit, a cast of the famous and forgotten.

At its heart, this piece is a reclamation and tribute.

In the final scene, the pageant begins, during which Gwen gradually fades into the background, leaving a path clear for future generations of artists and revolutionaries.Performed in our Riverside Theatre, D-Block.Car Parking - If you will be parking in the college car park, please ensure that you enter your car registration number into the parking tablet at the Box Office to receive 4 hours free parking and to avoid a parking fine.