The Man from Mukinupin

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Event The Man from Mukinupin
Venue USQ Arts Theatre, Toowoomba, QLD
First Date 31 May 2004
Last Date 12 June 2004
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional Training Schools/Colleges
World Premiere No
Description Commissioned to celebrate the 150th anniversay of Western Australia. This is a story of a time when life was simpler and prejudices bigger. It will not only entertain, but will, at times, catch you by surprise with its humour and insight.
Lyrical celebration with music set in West Australian country town during First World War. Down in the wheat-belt town of Mukinupin, east of the rabbit-proof fence, the shopkeeper's daughter Polly is in love with young Jack Tuesday. Her parents disapprove, but in this friendly community of battlers, you feel that love will overcome all. Still, every town has its dark side and Mukinupin keeps hers well-hidden.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Musical
Play with Music
Subjects Australian National Identity
Rural communities
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Ray Chong Nee Actor
Chris Willems Designer
Jennifer Flowers Director
Dorothy Hewett Playwright
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure QPAM
Correspondence
Event Identifier 61640
Dataset AusStage