Flora, the Red Menace

Do you believe that theatre and the arts are fundamental to society when times are tough? Do you believe our political ideologies mean nothing without creativity, community and love?

Then come experience The Sydney Conservatorium of Music’s third year musical theatre cohort as they present Flora, The Red Menace, the very first musical from revered writing duo Kander & Ebb.

Follow Flora, a spirited young fashion illustrator with big dreams and an even bigger heart, as she and her friends navigate the ups and downs of New York City in the 1930s – where passion meets politics, romance dances with rebellion, and every decision feels like a thrilling adventure. Music and hope collide in this daringly delightful musical comedy that is bold, imaginative and brimming with heart!

Flora, The Red Menace

• Book by David Thompson

• Music by John Kander

• Lyrics by Fred Ebb

• Based on the novel Love is Just Around the Corner by Lester Atwell

• Originally adapted by George Abbott

Flora, The Red Menace is presented by permission of ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC, A Concord Theatricals Company

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music acknowledges the generous support of the Alan Hyland and John Luscombe Endowment.

Photography by Grant Leslie, Paper Stars (Second Year Production, 2024)