TWO WOMEN. TWO CULTURES. ONE Shared DESTINY (AND A LOT OF OPINIONS). Michele Lee stands out as a significant new talent in Australian contemporary theatre. Her work boldly explores themes of race, gender, and power with writing that balances incisiveness with emotional depth. In Rice, she weaves together the intimate struggles of two women with broader questions about global food systems. RICE centres on Nisha, an ambitious young executive at Australia's premier rice company. Driven and talented, she's on the verge of securing a groundbreaking deal with the Indian government that would position her firm at the heart of India's rice supply chain and make her Australia's first female Indian CEO. During her long nights at the office, Nisha crosses paths with Yvette, who cleans the building. What begins as a chance encounter evolves into an unexpected and meaningful connection, as both women grapple with challenges shaping their worlds. A hidden crisis forces them to realise the only thing they have in common is a shared destiny—and a highly judgmental sense of humour. Experience a powerful story that is as hilarious as it is heartbreaking. “Razor-sharp, moving, and brilliantly witty.” "Virtuoso performances" STARRING Rebecca Munasinghe, (The Revolutionists, Dragon Queen of Argos) as Nisha Patty Wu, (Songs of Survival) as Yvette Winner Queensland Premier’s Drama Award, 2016 Winner Victorian Premier’s Literary Award, Drama, 2018 Winner Best Original Stage Play, Australian Writer’s Guild Awards, 2018 Winner Nick Enright Prize for Playwriting, 2018 CONTENT WARNING This production contains adult themes, coarse language and the use of theatrical haze.