Diagnosed with Wilms tumour, a rare cancer of the kidneys, at the age of five, eight-year-old Audrey has been through a lot. But despite all her treatments and medical interventions her love of performing has been a constant. Last month, thanks to a partnership between the 40-year-old charity Make-A-Wish Australia and the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP), Audrey’s ‘made a wish’ and her desire “to put on a show for a huge audience” came to fruition.
Lasting 20 minutes, Escape of the Animals was written and directed by Audrey, who also took the starring role. The performance was staged at ATYP’s Rebel Theatre in Sydney with a red carpet, invitation-only audience and messages of support from celebrities and other supporters.
