A Chorus of Women

A Chorus of Women came into being when 150 women filled the Australian Parliament with the song "Lament" on 18 March 2003, the day Australia's intention to invade Iraq was announced.

We have been singing ever since. Like the ancient Greek chorus on which we model ourselves, we have commented on the events of our time. We try to listen to the wise course and seek to activate integrity and compassion in our communities.

Our presentations incorporate story, drama, dance and the visual arts to complement the songs. The material is original and responds to the issues that concern us - most recently climate change.

Based in Canberra, A Chorus of Women has taken productions to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Bulgaria, and has participated in a number of local festivals.

Our next major production (bookings now open - click on the image for more information):

A Chorus of Women welcomes your financial support
Our production costs for The Gifts of the Furies have exceeded the ACT Government funding for the work and we would be grateful for any additional financial support. Click here for further information.

A Chorus of Women released its first CD, 'Giving Voice' at the end of 2006 and has since released several singles. Click here for more information about 'Giving Voice'.

We have also produced a double live CD set of 2009 premiere performances of 'The Gifts of the Furies'. Our Canberra grown epic story song, written by Chorus member Dr. Glenda Cloughley and performed by a 50-strong Chorus of Citizens, drew thunderous applause from capacity audiences. This new work is perhaps the first Australian art work to recognise the mythic scale of the social and ethical crisis of climate change. For CD orders and more information click on the image below.