Exploring the anxiety-fuelled existence of an Australian swing, this one-woman
catastrophe follows an understudy who's put everything on hold for her
moment in the spotlight. She'll do anything for the stage... no matter the
cost. Subversive, silly and unflinchingly honest, The Understudy traverses
jealousy, self-righteousness and the price of ambition in a hauntingly
dark comedy that turns on a dime. It's 'surreal and hilarious' **** (List)
and 'unexpectedly moving, and sharply observed' ****½ (FIFTY+SA). Winner:
Weekly Award for Best Theatre (Adelaide Fringe 2026). Written and
performed by Eva Seymour. Directed by Olivia Charalambous.
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