Curtain up: what's next for Ya Mum?
At Ya Mum Productions, we don’t just tell stories; we shake them up, flip them over, and send them back to you with a knowing grin. Discover our upcoming feature, 'O Woe Is Me, a production redefining accessible Shakespeare and theatre on the Gold Coast.
O Woe Is Me! (The Reboot)
O Woe Is Me is a bold, playful reimagining of Shakespeare that cracks open the classics and hands them back to everyone. Blending physical theatre, sharp humour, pop culture and moments of startling insight, the women of Shakespeare’s tragedies step out of the shadows and tell their own stories. Witches meddle, heroes unravel, and Shakespeare himself gets lovingly interrogated. This vibrant, accessible work demystifies Shakespeare, making his themes of power, love and control feel immediate, modern and joyfully alive, no prior Shakespeare knowledge required.
From classroom to contemporary stage
With a strong history as an accessible and engaging educational work presented in schools overseas, 'O Woe Is ME' returns after a 15-year pause. Ya Mum Productions has reimagined this piece into multiple formats, ensuring it resonates with contemporary audiences and addresses current access needs. It's a reboot designed for today, fostering meaningful connections and expanding horizons. The piece has previously been presented in schools, overseas and has a strong history as an accessible and engaging educational work. After a 15-year pause, O Woe Is Me is now being rebooted and reimagined into multiple formats to better respond to contemporary audiences and access needs. The reboot reflects a long-term commitment to expanding how theatre can be made, shared, and experienced by artists and audiences of all abilities.