The Castlemaine Documentary Festival is throwing one hell of an International Women’s Day party on Friday at the Theatre Royal with two films and a gig, celebrating the creative force of women.
Kicking off at 5pm is Looking for Simone, a deep dive into the life and legacy of Simone de Beauvoir. Her seminal work, The Second Sex, ignited a global feminist movement and the film traces the ideas, encounters, and landscapes that shaped her revolutionary work.
Then, at 7.30pm, Teaches of Peaches takes centre stage. If you don’t know Peaches, prepare for a wild ride. This genre-smashing musician, performance artist, and all-around icon has spent decades tearing down gender norms with wit, grit and a whole lot of synth.
And just when you think the night couldn’t get any better, at 9pm, central Victoria’s own sisters of shred, Paddock Bomb, will blow the roof off.
Fronted by powerhouse musician Jess Parker, who was nominated for Best Regional Act of 2022 by Music Victoria, the band is already making waves with their high-energy shows. Parker has performed alongside legends like Cedric Burnside (USA), CW Stoneking, and Tex Perkins — gaining recognition as an exceptional songwriter and storyteller. If you missed Paddock Bomb’s last sold-out show, this is your chance to witness their raw power.
Join them for a night of feminist icons, music and celebration. Tickets available at the Theatre Royal website theatreroyalcastlemaine.com.au/whats-on/international-womens-day-co-presented-with-castlemaine-documentary-festival or direct from www.trybooking.com/CZJMR
