It has been almost 40 years since the ABC broadcast The Pack of Women (1986), the television version of Robyn Archer’s groundbreaking cabaret of the same name. The hour-long special featured Archer’s iconic ‘Menstruation Blues’, which was inducted into the NFSA’s Sounds of Australia registry in 2023.
In the following article, NFSA Curator Hannah de Feyter explores highlights from Archer’s early career. Join us at the NFSA’s Arc Cinema on 14 June 2025 for an exclusive screening of The Pack of Women followed by a discussion and live performance featuring Robyn Archer and accordionist George Butrumlis. More information and book tickets