Set in 1937 Depression-era Carlton, Kid Stakes introduces Roo, Barney, Olive and Nancy as young dreamers on the cusp of love and possibility. With humour, warmth and youthful bravado, the play captures the first sparks of the seventeen-year summer ritual that will define their lives. Olive's mother Emma, accustomed to living through hard times, offers her wry perspective, while the young next door neighbour Bubba eagerly watches on.

Full of humour, optimism and restless energy, Kid Stakes is a sparkling entry into Lawler’s trilogy, capturing the boldness of youth and the dreams of a nation poised on the brink of change.

The production of The Doll Trilogy is proudly supported by TWiSK.

SCHOOLS INFORMATION
Kid Stakes has been selected for the VCE PLAYLIST THEATRE STUDIES 2026. School bookings can be made via the link below. Supported by a comprehensive education pack available with school bookings.

SCHOOL BOOKINGS

THE DOLL TRILOGY
SATURDAY PACKAGE

Presenting The Doll Trilogy is truly a landmark experience for Red Stitch. A first ever event for Red Stitch deserves an immersive full-day experience. Book in to see the entire Trilogy on one day. Saturday Trilogy packages include a lunch break and a dinner break.

Production photos by Chris Parker

  • Writer Ray Lawler AO OBE
    Director Ella Caldwell
    Set/Costume Design Jacob Battista & Sophie Woodward
    Lighting Design Rachel Burke
    Composition/Sound Design Daniel Nixon
    Stage Manager Finn McLeish
    Deputy Stage Manager Mia Ushakov
    Dialect Coach Geraldine Cook-Dafner
    Intimacy Coordinator Margot Fenley‍
    Fight Choreographer Lyndall Grant
    Lighting Technician Sam Martin
    Costume Technician/ASM Lindsay Gerhardt
    16th Street Director Apprenticeship Laura Ozzimo

    Cast
    Ngaire Dawn Fair
    Emily Goddard
    Khisraw Jones-Shukoor
    John Leary
    Caroline Lee
    Ben Prendergast
    Lucinda Smith

  • Full Price
    All full price tickets are $69*.

    Concessions
    All concession tickets are available for Seniors & MEAA for $48* in season.

    Under-30s & Full-time Students
    If you are aged 30 or under or a full time student, you can book $35* tickets in season.

    Previews
    Tickets from $29*

    Access
    Companion card holders are welcomed to any performance with a guest ticket for whom they are caring for. For all companion card & wheelchair bookings please contact the Box Office directly.

    First Nations
    $20 tickets are available to those who are First Nations Audience Members & Community.

    Rush
    Available from the Box Office at the theatre 1 hour prior to showtime for $20. Seats not guaranteed.

    *A transaction fee of $7.50 per booking applies.

  • Previews 10 - 20 Feb | Season 21 Feb - 11 April
    Tues - 6.30pm
    Wed - 6.30pm
    Thur - Sat 7.30pm
    Sun - 6.30pm

    Matinees + Q&A’s
    Wed 4th March | 18th March - 12pm +Q&A

  • Recommended for ages 14+.

  • Kid Stakes | 2 hours 30 mins (including interval)

  • Please be aware that due to the intimacy of the theatre, once the performance of Kid Stakes commences there is a COMPLETE LOCKOUT and latecomers will NOT be permitted to enter the theatre until interval. We encourage you to please plan your visit and arrival to the theatre to allow sufficient time for parking etc.

DIGITAL PROGRAM

CAST & CREATIVES

Promotional photo by Matto Lucas.

 
 

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