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.
Describing the performance at Rebel Theatre as “perfect”, Audrey pronounced herself “happy and proud” to have completed every stage of her wish journey – from scriptwriting workshops to rehearsals, costume fittings and then the opening night. Her father Nick elaborated on what the experience meant for the whole family. “Having a wish was something that Audrey could feel special about,” he said. “Something to look forward to. Something very special at the end of a really, really difficult journey.”
