Potatoes, Patriarchy and a Pink Sash - The Appleton Ladies' Potato Race Is A Hit With Heart.

The Appleton Ladies' Potato Race

Written by: Melanie Tait

Directed by: Tim Cook

Performed: April 16th - 19th, 2026

"When Penny returns home to Appletons, she discovers the men's prize in the prestigious annual potato race is five times bigger than the women's. Penny sets out to change that, and unleashes a storm of protest she never saw coming.

Based of a true story, The Appleton Ladie's Potato Race was written by award-winning playwright Melanie Tait. This laugh-out-loud comedy features deadpan dialogue, a sackful of resilient country women and more than a few potatoes." - Deb Hunt.

Performed by: Lori Emmett, Deb Hunt, Kelley McEwen, Cristina Tolu and Rebekah Turner.

Sound: Ethan Mercer

Stage manager: Alaisha Donohue

Lighting: Rob Donohue

Props: Di Richardson

Graphics/ props: Shondell de Brenni

Radio segments: Beth Baillie

Thank you to all of our talented performers, crew and front of house volunteers.

Broken Hill Repertory Society Inc would like to thank our supporters: Broken Hill City Council and West Darling Arts.

Photos below are from a rehearsal of the show and are photographed by Kristy Smith.

Write up in the Broken Hill Times by Aaron Dias.