The musical follows Julie at the start of her career during the creation of The Prince of Violets. As she rises in the theatre world, Julie navigates a tangled web of relationships: placating her influential male lover, confiding in his sibling (her closest friend), and confronting her growing infatuation with the show’s leading lady. Surrounding the central love story is a diverse chorus whose own narratives unfold, ultimately converging when a plot to steal from the theatre forces the characters to unite. The tone blends humour, queer joy, and moments of dramatic tension (complete with fencing duels), and centres on Julie’s journey toward self-acceptance and chosen family.

The work features four principal characters (Julie, Lou, Francis, and Marie) and a chorus of four (Bernard, Dion, Maude, and Prue). The music will be developed collaboratively and will aim to genre-cross, drawing early inspiration from Virginia Gay's Cyrano, Morgan Lloyd Malcolm's Emilia, Hadestown and operatic works such as Der Rosenkavalier. Rather than a traditional orchestra, the show will feature a musical-style band scored for a small ensemble to create a contemporary sound. Vocal writing will prioritise voice type over gender, allowing full casting fluidity and eliminating restrictive expectations around physical appearance.

The project first underwent a short creative development in 2022, supported by the City of Melbourne, which focused on initial story shaping and character exploration. This was followed by a dramaturgical mentorship and a libretto reading across 2023–2024, allowing for deeper refinement of structure, tone, and thematic clarity. The work has been on hold throughout 2025 due to a lack of funding; however, this pause has clarified the next stage of development. The project is now seeking collaboration with a composer and further industry consultation to move toward completion in 2026.