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Minefields and Miniskirts | Spectrum Theatre
Minefields and Miniskirts
If history is told by the victors, the story of war is usually told by the blokes. Now it's the 'sheilas' turn. Nearly a thousand Australian women had a part in the Vietnam War as entertainers, typists, consular staff and army nurses.
Production Details
Minefields and Miniskirts by Terence O'Connell & Siobhan McHugh


Directed by:
Michelle Harris & Jen Croston
Price:
$25 — Standard
$22 — Concession

If history is told by the victors, the story of war is usually told by the blokes. Now it’s the ‘sheilas’ turn. Nearly a thousand Australian women had a part in the Vietnam War as entertainers, typists, consular staff and army nurses.

The one thing they have in common is that their lives were changed forever by Vietnam. For many of them it was the most vital and alive they had ever felt. Minefields and Miniskirts records the voices of those who were actually there; ordinary woman revealing how they survived a war and discovered
what they believed in.

Adapted from Siobhan McHugh’s book, this play reveals through a collage of true stories, the extraordinary experiences of ordinary women in surviving a war.

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Dates & Times

Friday
10th February, 2023
7:30pm
Saturday
11th February, 2023
7:30pm
Sunday
12th February, 2023
2:00pm
Friday
17th February, 2023
7:30pm
Saturday
18th February, 2023
7:30pm
Sunday
19th February, 2023
2:00pm
Friday
24th February, 2023
7:30pm
Saturday
25th February, 2023
7:30pm

Cast

Keerthana Muthurangan
— Margaret
Tahlia Robinson-Solczaniuk
— Sandy
Priya Moodie
— Kathy
Trudi Anderson
— Ruth
Ruby Mitchell
— Eve
Sarah Hutton
— Ensemble
Jess Jovonovic
— Ensemble

Crew

Terence O'Connell
— Writer
Siobhan McHugh
— Author
Michelle Harris
— Director
— Props
— Set Design
— Poster Design
Michelle Harris ✖ Close

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Cast Roles
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— General MacKenzie
Crew Roles
Class of 77
(2024)
— Director
— Choreography
— Lighting & Sound
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Director
— Props
— Set Design
— Poster Design
Jen Croston
— Director
— Musical Director
— Set Design
Jen Croston ✖ Close

Biography

Jen's love of theatre was ignited way back in 2000, when she had her first audition at Spectrum Theatre — giving her the opportunity not only to act, but to sing on stage as well!

Jen has been bitten by the theatre bug ever since, with her involvement in countless shows to date, both on and off stage.

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Life Member Committee Member
Cast Roles
The Allotment
(2026)
— Lorna
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Elvira Condomine
One Actually
(2025)
— Minnie Bracy (“Her Tongue”)
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(2023)
— Arielle
Up and Running
(2023)
— Kate
Crew Roles
A Composite Arrangement
(2025)
— Front of House Manager
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Mentor
One Actually
(2025)
— Director (“Prince Charming's Complaint”)
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Director
— Mentoring
Class of 77
(2024)
— Director
— Musical Director
— Choreography
— Lighting & Sound
A Good Old Fashioned Big Family Christmas
(2023)
— Assistant Director
— Mentor
Up and Running
(2023)
— Mentor
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Director
— Musical Director
— Set Design
Andy Huntley
— Stage Manager
— Set Construction
Andy Huntley ✖ Close

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Cast Roles
Crew Roles
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(2023)
— Set Construction
— Stage Mentor
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Stage Manager
— Set Construction
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(2023)
— Set Construction
— Stage Mentor
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Stage Manager
— Set Construction
Lachlan Benson
— Stage Hand
— Set Construction
Nelson Blake
— Lighting & Sound
— Set Construction
Nelson Blake ✖ Close

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Committee Member
Cast Roles
Crew Roles
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(2023)
— Director
— Designer
— Poster Design
Up and Running
(2023)
— Mentor
— Set Construction
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Lighting & Sound
— Set Construction
Callum Greenwald
— Lighting & Sound
— Set Construction
Ben Davis
— Lighting & Sound
— Set Construction
Surge Maujean
— Guitar Playing
Laurence Mitchell
— Set Construction
Laurence Mitchell ✖ Close

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee Member
Cast Roles
Up and Running
(2023)
— Patrick
Crew Roles
Up and Running
(2023)
— Set Construction
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Set Construction
Up and Running
(2023)
— Set Construction
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Set Construction
Flynn Huntley
— Set Construction
Adrian Benson
— Set Construction
Trudi Anderson
— Costumes
Eve Wilkinson
— Prompt
Eve Wilkinson ✖ Close

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Life Member Past Committee Member
Cast Roles
Crew Roles
The Allotment
(2026)
— Production Assistant
— Prompt
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Dramaturge
One Actually
(2025)
— Script Assistant
— Dramaturge
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Prompt
Class of 77
(2024)
— Prompt
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Prompt
Amanda Hickman
— Hair & Make Up
Amanda Hickman ✖ Close

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Cast Roles
Crew Roles
A Composite Arrangement
(2025)
— Front of House Manager
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Hair Stylist
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Hair & Make Up
Diana Caley
— Front of House Management
Diana Caley ✖ Close

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee Member
Cast Roles
Crew Roles
Class of 77
(2024)
— Set Construction
Up and Running
(2023)
— Front of House Manager
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Front of House Management
Darian Mercuri
— Poster Design
— Programme
— Publicity
Darian Mercuri ✖ Close

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Life Member Past Committee President
Cast Roles
Crew Roles
Class of 77
(2024)
— Publicity
— Programme
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(2023)
— Publicity
— Programme
Up and Running
(2023)
— Mentor
— Programme
— Publicity
— Poster Design
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Poster Design
— Programme
— Publicity

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