It’s not what’s on the bib that matters, it’s who’s underneath it.

Nails Must Be Kept Short: The Warmup is the premiere showcase of music from a brand-new Australian musical by Sophie Davis and Laura McDonald, with music by Harry Collins.

This cutting-edge comedy satirises the damaging ideologies often present in religious institutions through the guise of a netball cult.

Worlds collide when The Untouchaballs, a queer social team, get promoted to the big time - an elite league in Sydney's North. The league's golden girl, Bec, finds herself at a crossroads when the new players shake up the strict culture of the netball scene. As things heat up, both on and off the court, Bec must confront some uncomfortable truths. Can she take the heat? Will she be able to respect the 'no contact' rule when a new player in the opposition catches her eye?

Meanwhile, the queer players are on a ride of their own, thrust into a world that doesn’t accept them. The pressure is on as the desire to belong turns a great sporting opportunity into a nightmare.

With a banging repertoire of contemporary rock-pop numbers, Nails Must Be Kept Short uses music and humour to dismantle the dangerous effects of oppressive ideologies. It's a chaotic, outrageous and unforgettable celebration of being exactly who you are.

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Writers + Directors Soph Davis and Laura McDonald
Composer Harry Collins
Music Director Zara Stanton
Producer Sarah Carroll
Executive Producers Madeleine Gandhi and Sean Landis
Designer Isobel Sanby
Design Assistant Chris Davis
Dramaturg Rowan Brunt
AV Matthew Miceli Photography

Bec Cypriana Singh
Maddison Katelin Koprivec
Allegra Madeleine Wighton
Crofty Addy Robertson
Jay Marissa Saroca
Magda/Delilah Sinead Cristaudo
Conrad Jack Francis West
Zoe Laurie-Ann Wooley

Special Thanks Em Small, Emily Henderson, Millsya Theda, Centennial Parklands, SOGICE, Morgan Hogg’s netball, Factory Theatre, and Sharon Strzelecki

Performing at Factory Floor, Factory Theatre (105 Victoria Rd, Marrickville)

Wednesday 1 March 7:30pm
Thursday 2 March 7:30pm
Friday 3 March 7:30pm

General Admission $25

For wheelchair assistance please notify the Factory Theatre Box Office on 02 9550 3666 and we can assist in your booking and experience.

Factory Theatre is located at 105 Victoria Rd, Marrickville 2204. The venue does not have parking onsite out front for drop off or pick up, but it does have driveway entrance that could be use to pull in. There are bus options available on Victoria Road in both directions.

★★★★ “Fan-bloody-tastic” - Spot On Sydney

★★★★ “A beautifully fresh concept” - Theatre Thoughts

“Every song holds its own lyrical charm, catchy enjoyability and drive for the story” - What’s On Sydney

“a certified hit” - Time Out