"We don’t sell dresses, we dress ladies"

Step back in time with this captivating verbatim theatre piece, inspired by the Packs People oral history recordings by Meeja. 

Follow Sophie, a bride-to-be, as she is transported to the golden days of the iconic Elizabeth Packs Department Store in Ryde. From the elegant bridal department to the bustling Coffee Bean café, dazzling window displays to lively fashion shows, Re:Tell brings the spirit of this beloved building to life.

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​Heartwarming, funny, and beautifully nostalgic, this unique performance celebrates a cherished piece of local history.

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Written & Directed by Joe Plumb

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Cast includes: Amy Birch (Special Measures; Sunset Boulevard) as Sophie with Holly Downer (Renegade Girls; One Man, Two Guvnors; Special Measures; Sunset Boulevard), Fiona Gwinnett (Last Night I Didn't Sleep A Wink; One Man, Two Guvnors; Special Measures), Ruby Beaman (A Midsummer Night's Dream; Last Night I Didn't Sleep A Wink) Maria Wilkinson (Last Night I Didn't Sleep A Wink) and Ralph Edermaniger.