Betty Can Jump at the Pram Factory: the radical 1970s play that built a scene – and changed Australia

Conceived at Helen Garner’s Fitzroy share house during the 70s, this women’s show upended the establishment – and reminds us why arts funding matters. My piece for The Guardian begins with a chance meeting with the actor Bruce Spence on the day of the 2021 federal election and a photo from 1972. (Photo credit: Mal Dobbin)