The Appleton Ladies' Potato Race - Australiana at its very best!

Set in a country town, that puts on an annual potato race, awash with old prejudices and an unwillingness to break tradition sets the scene. Penny the town’s doctor played by Courtney Farrow is fighting for equal prize money for the women’s race. And so the battle begins on breaking decade’s long traditions and the towns set in stone ideologies.

Melanie Tait’s expertly written Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race is filled with Australian language and relatable characters. The dialogue flows very easily and has themes of struggle, past burdens and humour sprinkled throughout.

The Zenith theatre is a great auditorium style theatre, its intimate and with the seats at different heights you will never not be able to see the action. Located in Chatswood and close to eateries you can make a night of it, grab some dinner and watch a show that will have you laughing and leave you with a smile as you walk out the door.

To book tickets to The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race, please visit https://pymbleplayers.com.au/tickets.

Zenith Theatre
Cnr McIntosh Street and Railway Street Chatswood.

Published 26 October 2025 by WHATS THE SHOW