The SoccerActress
Highlights
- Experience a fierce solo drama-comedy as Lucia Mallardi blends storytelling with freestyle soccer in an engaging performance.
- Explore the emotional journey of a woman navigating soccer stadiums and theatre stages in a raw, poetic narrative.
- Witness Lucia's unique blend of character comedy and athleticism that breaks stereotypes and reclaims performance spaces.
- Join the excitement at Qtopia Sydney during Pride Fest 2026 for a captivating show that celebrates individuality and artistry.
A fierce solo drama-comedy show blending autobiographical storytelling, character comedy and freestyle soccer. It is poetic, conceptual, physical and emotionally raw. Lucia explores her journey as a woman torn between soccer stadiums, street performances and theatre stages. The show breaks stereotypes, spins the ball and the narrative, and reclaims space.
Lucia Mallardi is an Italian-born actress, former professional soccer player, and international performer. After playing in Italy’s Serie A with Lazio Women and in Germany’s 2nd Bundesliga, she left professional sport to pursue street performance, travelling the world as a freestyle soccer artist. Her experience on the streets inspired her to create The SoccerActress, an autobiographical one-woman drama-comedy show blending storytelling, character comedy and freestyle soccer. The show had its English-language premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, earning her a Best Actress nomination from DarkChat, and was later performed at New York’s United Solo Theatre Festival – Fall 2025.
In January 2026, Lucia began a one-year Australian tour, performing at Fringe World Perth 2026 and Adelaide Fringe 2026, and she will now perform at Qtopia Sydney – Pride Fest 2026.
Images and Video
Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Plan more around this area
Surry Hills, NSW Hotel Harry, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Hotel Harry Sydney offers Surry Hills accommodation with a Latin flavour.
Surry Hills, NSW Adina Surry Hills Sydney
Situated amid a culturally stylish café scene, the Adina Apartment Hotel Surry Hills is surrounded by terraced houses in the centre of vibrant Crown Street.
Surry Hills, NSW Paramount House Hotel
Paramount House Hotel is located in the former headquarters of Paramount Picture Studios in Surry Hills, Sydney. Our 29 rooms are a mix of heritage
Darlinghurst, NSW Oaks Sydney Hyde Park Suites
Oaks Hyde Park Plaza offers accommodation with sweeping views across Hyde Park to the city. It's located a pleasant stroll from Sydney's Westfield department stores.
Darlinghurst, NSW 
Pullman Sydney Hyde Park
Offering magnificent views of iconic Hyde Park, Sydney Central Business District and East Sydney, Pullman Sydney Hyde Park is a fashionable and intimate five star.
Sydney, NSW 
Song Hotel Sydney
Song Hotel Sydney is located right in the centre of the city near Hyde Park, Pitt Street Mall, and Sydney Tower.
Darlinghurst, NSW The Oxford Hotel
Standing proudly on Oxford Street for over 100 years, The Oxford Hotel is an icon for the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as local nightlife favourite.
Darlinghurst, NSW Big Poppa's
This quirky hip hop themed late night Italian restaurant and bar is from the team behind top Sydney small bars Shady Pines Saloon, The Baxter
Darlinghurst, NSW Elements Smokehouse and Bar Darlinghurst
Welcome to Elements Smokehouse and Bar, where culinary excellence meets vibrant ambience in the heart of Sydney.
Darlinghurst, NSW Rivareno Gelato Darlinghurst
High quality natural artisan gelato made fresh every day, for the authentic Italian gelato experience.
Surry Hills, NSW Surly's American Tavern
Everybody’s favourite all-American Tavern, opened in 2015, offering Sydney an authentic slice of Nashville. Located in the beating heart of Surry Hills, this dive bar
Darlinghurst, NSW Paski
A two-level wine bar, run in conjunction with fellow wine importer Mattia Dicati, of Vino Mito, and chef Enrico Tomelleri.
