Theatre

Big Time

There’s nothing better than watching your best friend live their dream—unless it happens to be your dream, too.

$35.00 (plus service fees)
75 mins
16 - 18 October 2025

A tight friendship between drama school graduates Max and Sabrina is put to the test when one of them lands a life-changing role.

Playwright Isabella McDermott and director Harriett Maire reunite to present Big Time: a gutsy, empathetic story, exploring hope, envy, and the nuances of female friendship through the brutal lens of the entertainment industry.

In the ever-changing world of the arts, how do you know when to hold fast to your dreams, and when to let them go?

Presented by
extracurricular

Creative Team: 
Written by: Isabella McDermott 
Directed by: Harriett Maire 
Producer: Isabelle Hoskyn  
Creative Producer: Tate Fountain

Casting: Good Egg Casting
Max: Molly Curnow
Sabrina: Kirana Gaeta

Audience Warning: This show contains coarse language

Please note: The show on 17 October 2025 will be filmed. 

 


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