Katie Lees Fellowship 2025 Showcase

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating female theatre-makers!

This year, we proudly present Eloise Aiken, our 2025 Katie Lees Fellowship recipient, with a special 90-minute production of her work Crotchless. Be among the first to experience Eloise's Fellowship work, a fearless emerging creative whose powerful storytelling and bold creative vision reflect the spirit of the Katie Lees Fellowship – original, daring and deeply human.

Fellowship Alumni Panel: Where Are They Now?

Hear from the Katie Lees Fellowship alumni in a dynamic panel discussion on creative resilience, career progression and the experience of bringing new works to the stage. Gain insight into how the Fellowship has helped them grow and connect with the broader theatre community.

Event Schedule

• 6:30 PM – Doors Open | Drinks, nibbles & live music

• 6:45 PM – Welcome | Formalities

• 7:00 PM – Crotchless by Eloise Aiken | 90-minutes

• 8:30 PM – Intermission | Refreshments

• 9:00 PM – Panel Discussion | Exploring creativity, impact, and how the fellowship supports female theatre-makers

Why Attend?

- Support independent theatre and champion female-led stories
- Celebrate Australian theatre and discover bold new theatrical voices
- Connect with a creative network and industry leaders

Crotchless by Eloise Aiken

Seventeen year old Shona is deep in her private hell of girlhood. Her crush is borderline ghosting her, her mother won’t let her get face framing highlights, and she’s constantly battling her jungle of a vulva in the hopes that she’ll stop being a chronic loser virgin. To make matters worse, her brother is falling deeper and deeper into the manosphere. Shona and her mother are forced to drop everything to try and save him from the red pill, if it’s not already too late.

CONTENT WARNINGS: This production of Crotchless contains depictions of homophobia and misogyny. The production also contains strong coarse language, sexual themes, blackouts and loud sound.

Tickets are limited – don’t miss out! Last year’s event was a sell-out success, so book early to secure your spot.

Can’t make it? Support the next generation of female creatives and make a tax-deductible donation to the Katie Lees Foundation via the Australian Cultural Fund here. All proceeds from this event will go towards supporting the Katie Lees Foundation to platform female theatre-makers and invest in the development of new works.