Ruth – Kiki, Bubbie, the Notorious R.B.G – has spent her life battling the whims of the patriarchy. Five feet tall with a lofty career of dissents on gender discrimination cases in America, the second woman in history appointed to the US Supreme Court takes the stand in this fiery one-woman portrait piece by Olivier Award-winning playwright Suzie Miller (Prima Facie).
RBG: Of Many, One soars through the career of the Supreme Court Justice who sent tremors through the American, and global, legal system on women's rights. Of many, one speaks.
'A supreme achievement.' —ArtsHub
'[Miller] ingeniously sculpts visions of Ginsburg that flit between times in her life with ultimate fluidity, while connecting dots in her story much as lines are drawn between stars in the sky…' —John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald
'The depth of analysis and emotion in this writing brings new insights into the human being behind the legend.' —The Saturday Paper
'Beautifully crafted … this play will long be one that [Miller] will be remembered for.' —The Conversation
'If you can get a ticket, please run. I doubt you will see a better piece of theatre this year … or maybe even this decade.' —Theatre Travels
SUZIE MILLER is a multi-award winning Australian playwright who has been in residence and/or attached to the following theatres: Ex Machina Quebec with Robert Lepage (2012), National Theatre in London (2011; 2009), Ransom Theatre, Ireland (2009) and Griffin Theatre Company (2012). She has worked with Black Swan State Theatre Company, ATYP, Legs on the Wall, LIVE theatre in Newcastle UK, Oran M’or and the Perth Theatre in Scotland. Her plays include The Sacrifice Zone, Driving into Walls, Caress/Ache, Everything I Have, DUST, Overexposed, Sunset Strip and Medea. Two Geordie Boys is being developed with LIVE Theatre Newcastle and Enlightening Entertainment London. Miller won the Kit Denton Fellowship for writing with courage; was shortlisted for the 2013, 2010 and 2008 Australian Writers Guild Awards for drama, was shortlisted for the Griffin Award in 2009; won the New York Fringe Festival ‘Overall Excellence Award for Outstanding Playwriting’, and won the Theatrelab Award. Her plays have won 9 equity awards and Helpmann awards.
| Cast Info | 1F |
| Genres | Drama |
| Themes | Political/Social themes, One-act play, Significant female roles, Solo Performer, Gender diverse themes |
| Audiences | Adult, Young Adult, Secondary: Years 10-12 |
| Extent | 78 |
| Edition | First |
| Size | 137 x 210 mm |