‘We’ve Got So Much To Talk About’ is a high-octane one-woman rock ‘n’ roll theatre gig that takes an unbridled ride through the chaotic world of motherhood and artistry with songs, stories, and a Vegas showgirl thrown in for good measure.

Set in a dream world of backstage tour cases, tangled cables, and hanging microphones. Sally navigates the live wire mess of parenting with captivating vocals, a looping pedal, and her body.

A solo show that touches the jagged edges of early motherhood and the unfinished business of feminism with honesty, humour, and the beating heart of love and validation.

reviews

“Exceptional, transcendent, theatre of the highest calibre. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen.” - Jack McGee, Art Murmurs, 2023

“I never got to see Patti Smith but I saw Sally Stockwell” - Katie Wolfe, theatre/film/TV director, 2022

‘A profoundly human experience. Don’t wait for the album, experience the show in real time and space.” - John Smythe, Theatre View, 2023

Made in collaboration with Julia Harvie (director), Chris Marshall (musician, sound designer) and Emma Willis (dramaturge).

It’s been performed at Basement Theatre (Auckland), Ōtautahi Tiny Performance Festival (Christchurch), TAHI solo Festival (Wellington), Lyttleton Arts Factory (Christchurch), and Lopdell Precinct (Auckland).

Made with the support of Creative New Zealand and Ōtautahi Tiny Performance Festival.

To find out about upcoming performances, visit the Events page

more reviews

“We’ve Got So Much to Talk About really is exceptional. Stockwell is superb. As conceiver, writer, composer, performer, everything, she does the industry proud” Lexie Matheson, Theatreview, 2023

‘You can feel the mothers in the audience shift in their seats, whisper to one another and lean forward…This is vital work…it’s a great show’’ - Erin Harrington, FLAT CITY NOTES, 2023

“A defiant cry, a catharsis, a manifesto, a release.....each personal memory shared onstage gestures to the hopes, fears, and stifling expectations women the world over carry.....possessing a fantastic singing voice, Stockwell ranges from Siouxsie Sioux strength to Grimes otherworldliness...release the soundtrack’’ - Theatre Scenes, Irene Corbett, 2022

“Sally takes a no-hold-barred, no-punches-pulled approach that is wickedly funny and has the wild freedom of rock ‘n’ roll.”  - Katie Wolfe, Auckland premiere, 2022

“Sally’s incredible range and visceral performance touches all of the jagged edges of parenting” - Penny, audience member, 2022.

‘Wow. Epic. Tender. Raw. Funny. But most of all so recognisable’ – Marion, audience member, 2022