About
About the show
Call Girls is a theatre show and a web series. The brainchild of Lauren Harvey and Kelly Hodge, audiences can expect a fast paced new addition to the hilarious lineage of relatable workplace comedies. With charismatic main characters inspired by Broad City and a biting tone that lampoons office bureaucracy in the style of the ABC’s Utopia, the show packs plenty of laughs and even more heart.
The duo met while studying at QUT, one of Australia's foremost acting institutions. While there they connected over their shared trauma of years working in call centres. As they swapped tales and laughed non-stop, the pair realised they had to tell this story. So, screaming and (laugh) crying, the Call Girls were born.
The 55 minute comedy had its debut season as part of the Brisbane Fringe Festival 2022. It resonated with audiences and received glowing reviews. Following the successful season Exit Ghost. Productions approached Lauren and Kelly to adapt the story for the small screen.
The web series shot in early 2023, and is available now on Youtube.
The theatre show will return to the stage on tour at Adelaide Fringe in 2024.
About the creators
Lauren Harvey
Writer and Actor
Kelly Hodge
Writer and Actor
Lauren Harvey and Kelly Hodge are rising talents in the performing arts industry. Both will soon complete their professional training at QUT, one of Australia's foremost acting schools.
Lauren Harvey is an actor, comedian, and writer. Theatre Travels calls her a performer with "perfect comedic timing". In 2023 she performed at the Teatro De La Pergola in Florence, Italy. In Australia, she has performed interstate on stages like Metro Arts in Brisbane and The Improv Conspiracy in Melbourne. Her writing work has featured in festivals like Brisbane Fringe and Anywhere Festival.
Kelly Hodge has a Bachelor’s degree in Drama & Writing. She also attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for Digital Marketing and Film. She was an award winner in the Be Still Media competition for her short Kairos. In 2022, the BeStill Media Artists Conference hosted her as a panelist in Washington D.C.
Exit Ghost. Productions is a digital entertainment production company committed to creating beautifully truthful content. With a portfolio of web series, short films, and digital content, Exit Ghost. Productions continue to champion authentic storytelling in the digital age.
