Mama Does Derby

27 February – 8 March, 2026

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Renowned for its original work for young audiences and families, Windmill Production Company brings us ‘Mama Does Derby’ – a hilarious and heartfelt mother-daughter tale that smashes up against the rough and radical world of roller derby. Real players. A live band. Take a seat, trackside.

At 16, Billie is stuck. The pressure of growing up and holding it all together is weighing on her. To make matters worse, she and her mum have moved to a regional town and need to make their own fun. It’s always been just the two of them. Them against the world. Now, Mum’s not responding to this ‘being still’ business. She’s spiralling through her own rebellion, until she finds her freedom… in skates and sweaty elbow pads.

Co-created by Clare Watson and Virginia Gay, Mama Does Derby is a story for all ages about stacking it and getting back up. Featuring athletes from Adelaide Roller Derby League, this is theatre that hits different.

‘Mama Does Derby’ comes to Adelaide Entertainment Centre as part of the 2026 Adelaide Festival, internationally recognised as Australia’s pre-eminent arts festival. 

EVENT TIMES
‘Mama Does Derby’ is 90 minutes duration (no interval). Individual show times are as follows.

Friday, 27 February 2026: 1.00pm
Friday, 27 February 2026 7.00pm (preview)

Saturday, 28 February 2026: 2.00pm (preview)
Saturday, 28 February 2026: 7.00pm

Sunday, 1 March 2026: 2.00pm
Sunday, 1 March 2026: 5.30pm

Tuesday, 3 March 2026: 10.00am
Tuesday, 3 March 2026: 1.00pm

Wednesday, 4 March 2026: 10.00am
Wednesday, 4 March 2026: 1.00pm

Thursday, 5 March 2026: 10.00am

Friday, 6 March 2026: 1.00pm
Friday, 6 March 2026: 7.00pm

Saturday, 7 March 2026: 2.00pm
Saturday, 7 March 2026: 7.00pm

Sunday, 8 March 2026: 2.00pm

IMPORTANT: Adelaide Entertainment Centre accepts payment via card only for all onsite charges, including car parking, food and beverages. All cards accepted, no surcharges.

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When

Fri 27 Feb 2026 – Sun 8 Mar 2026

Please note: Running times are approximate and may be subject to change.

Ticket Prices

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Child price 17 and under.

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