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Genesian Theatre
DIckens Down Under

DIckens Down Under

21 Nov 2009 – 12 Dec 2009

Performance Dates

21 Nov 2009 – 12 Dec 2009

November 2009

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Details

Playwright
Melvyn Morrow
Director
Roger Gimblett
Address420 Kent St, Sydney, NSW 2000
Dickens Down Under A Victoriana Vaudeville By Melvyn Morrow Directed by Roger Gimblett World Premiere! Season: 21st November - 12th December 2009 Preview night 20th November 2009 Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm Sunday matinée at 4.30pm As a special pre-Christmas treat we are delighted to present a world premiere! Melvyn Morrow, fresh from his work with Opera Australia and as co-author of SHOUT! and Dusty, takes us on a wonderful journey through the life and works of Charles Dickens, focussed around two of the novelist's sons who emigrated to Australia. Featuring a dash of history, all your favourite Dickensian characters and a superb selection of Victorian parlour ballads, this warm, witty and moving celebration will sell fast. Book now! Production: Director:Roger Gimblett Musical Director: Maria Okunev Choreographer: Debbie Smith Set Design: Owen Gimblett Costume Design: Nicola Griggs Lighting & Sound Design: Michael Schell Crew: Stage Manager: Caroline Gage Lighting & Sound Operation: Amy Roberts Cast: Constance Dickens: Maria Okunev Edward Dickens: Peter-John Layton Alfred Dickens: Christopher Hamilton

Bookings

This production has concluded. Contact details are not available for past events.