The Lucky Country

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Event The Lucky Country
Venue Southbank Theatre, The Lawler, Southbank, VIC
Umbrella Event Melbourne Fringe 2025
First Date 13 October 2025
Last Date 18 October 2025
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description The Lucky Country is a rollicking chamber musical that digs deep into the idea of Australia, identity and belonging.
After a sensational season on Gadigal land, The Lucky Country comes to Naarm! With an original score that nods to some of Australia's all-time greats (Baker Boy, Jimmy Barnes, Kylie, The Seekers, Electric Fields and more), this 65-minute mix-tape of Aussie stories is a wildly entertaining joyride that digs deep into the themes of identity and belonging. Featuring an ensemble of six outstanding performers and a five-piece band (including yidaki), The Lucky Country is a fresh, f
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Subjects Australia
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Lucia Haddad Associate Lighting Designer Programmer
Amy Zhang Choreographer
Vidya Makan Composer
Sonya Suares Creator
Chenoa Deemal Cultural Advisor/Consultant
Emily Collett Designer
Sonya Suares Director
Phoenix Jackson Mendoza Ensemble Member Girl, Australia
Jeffrey Liu Ensemble Member Waiter, Man #1
Garret Lyon Ensemble Member Boy
Vidya Makan Ensemble Member Friend, Cindy
Naarah Ensemble Member Teacher, Country
Anusha Thomas Ensemble Member Swing
Tainga Toa Ensemble Member Understudy
Karlis Zaid Ensemble Member Man #2, Veteran
Vidya Makan Librettist
Rob Sowinski Lighting Designer
Heidi Maguire Musical Director
Billy McPherson Musician Yidaki
Ann Metry Musician: Bass
Lee Mallinson Musician: Guitarist
Kathryn Stammers Musician: Percussionist
Allison Graham Production Manager Tour
Andrew Boswell Sound Designer
Kelly Wilson Stage Manager
Justin Harrison Video Designer
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 213279