The Female of the Species

Ipswich Civic Centre presents…

The Female of the Species – a play by Joanna Murray-Smith

Thirty years ago Margot Mason, a pioneer of the 1970s Women’s Liberation movement and fearless academic, wrote her groundbreaking work, The Cerebral Vagina, and numerous best-sellers followed. Now she has writer’s block. Molly, an unannounced visitor and committed fan of Margot and her work, offers a potential option – until Molly produces a gun and calmly informs Margot that she intends to kill her because she blames her for warping her mother’s mind and ruining her life.
Joanna Murray-Smith’s deliciously wicked comedy deftly walks the tightrope between satire and farce proving the female of the species is not only deadlier, but funnier than the male.
This very funny play, from the pen of one of Australia’s most outstanding playwrights. was inspired by Germaine Greer’s actual experience of being held captive in her country house in Essex in 2000.

The Female of the Species is Crossfyre Players’ latest production to be performed at the Ipswich Civic Centre in August 2025.

*This play is rated 18+. This production contains adult themes, use of coarse language, sexual references and a simulated weapon.