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Celebrate the life of a Wangaratta born Australian hero!
“This is a wonderful production and every Australian must see it.” Sir Michael Jeffreys, Governor General of Australia
Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop is a true Australian icon. Rarely has any man’s deeds captured the Australian ethos like Weary’s. Many believe that his spirit, energy and bravery reflect the true Australia, or at least the Australia most of us like to imagine exists.
On Friday 27 July at 8pm Wangaratta will host WEARY: THE STORY OF SIR EDWARD DUNLOP.
Inspired by the great Australian, noted playwright and actor, Alan Hopgood OA, has teamed up with critically acclaimed director, Roger Hodgman to create the first theatrical work based on the life of Weary Dunlop. Starring Ronald Falk, Samuel Johnson and Dion Mills, WEARY: THE STORY OF SIR EDWARD DUNLOP is a powerful piece of theatre. Evoking strong images of compassion, heroism and courage,
“This is one the most exciting tours Wangaratta has been involved in. Not only is Weary an Australian icon, but he is was born right here in Wangaratta. I encourage everyone who believes in the Australian spirit to come and see this live stage production. It is truly inspirational” said Performing Arts Co-ordinator, Karen Mullavey.
In this two act play, the hopes, fears, cruelty, courage, loyalty, treachery, and above all, mateship that were all consuming in the building of the Burma - Thailand railway are played out on stage by the three award winning actors. Not burdened by sadism and sorrow, Hopgood intersperses a good deal of Australian humour in the play– the kind that sustained Australian troops through their darkest hours.
The humour when coupled with the enormous courage and strength of Weary gives an inkling as to why this terrible chapter of Australia’s history didn’t claim even more lives.
Regional Arts Victoria is proudly touring WEARY: THE STORY OF SIR EDWARD DUNLOP to Victorian audiences this July. The tour, supported by Arts Victoria and the Community Support Fund, will visit Weary’s birthplace, Wangaratta on Friday 27 July.
Tickets are on sale now from Edgars Newsagency ph: 5721 3758.
Further information and interviews can be obtained by contacting Karen Mullavey, from the Wangaratta Rural City Council on 5722 0737 or k.mullavey@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
“This is a wonderful production and every Australian must see it.” Sir Michael Jeffreys, Governor General of Australia
Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop is a true Australian icon. Rarely has any man’s deeds captured the Australian ethos like Weary’s. Many believe that his spirit, energy and bravery reflect the true Australia, or at least the Australia most of us like to imagine exists.
On Friday 27 July at 8pm Wangaratta will host WEARY: THE STORY OF SIR EDWARD DUNLOP.
Inspired by the great Australian, noted playwright and actor, Alan Hopgood OA, has teamed up with critically acclaimed director, Roger Hodgman to create the first theatrical work based on the life of Weary Dunlop. Starring Ronald Falk, Samuel Johnson and Dion Mills, WEARY: THE STORY OF SIR EDWARD DUNLOP is a powerful piece of theatre. Evoking strong images of compassion, heroism and courage,
“This is one the most exciting tours Wangaratta has been involved in. Not only is Weary an Australian icon, but he is was born right here in Wangaratta. I encourage everyone who believes in the Australian spirit to come and see this live stage production. It is truly inspirational” said Performing Arts Co-ordinator, Karen Mullavey.
In this two act play, the hopes, fears, cruelty, courage, loyalty, treachery, and above all, mateship that were all consuming in the building of the Burma - Thailand railway are played out on stage by the three award winning actors. Not burdened by sadism and sorrow, Hopgood intersperses a good deal of Australian humour in the play– the kind that sustained Australian troops through their darkest hours.
The humour when coupled with the enormous courage and strength of Weary gives an inkling as to why this terrible chapter of Australia’s history didn’t claim even more lives.
Regional Arts Victoria is proudly touring WEARY: THE STORY OF SIR EDWARD DUNLOP to Victorian audiences this July. The tour, supported by Arts Victoria and the Community Support Fund, will visit Weary’s birthplace, Wangaratta on Friday 27 July.
Tickets are on sale now from Edgars Newsagency ph: 5721 3758.
Further information and interviews can be obtained by contacting Karen Mullavey, from the Wangaratta Rural City Council on 5722 0737 or k.mullavey@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
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