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Bananaland
2023
single work
musical theatre
'Meet Ruby Semblance, a 21-year-old idealist. She believes in art, music and angry choreography. Ruby is the lead singer/songwriter of Kitty Litter. Not Kitty Litter ‘the band’ mind you – according to Ruby, an ‘Onstage Conceptual Art / Music Oriented Happening.’
'If that sounds unappealing, you are right. Kitty Litter have been together for four years, played five hundred shows, and have one fan. One.
'One fateful day Kitty Litter take the stage to be greeted by a sold-out audience… of small children. It turns out their furious protest song Bananaland has accidentally become a runaway kids hit.
'Is Kitty Litter destined to become the next Wiggles? Spoiler: yes! And it’s our total delight as the audience to witness them rail against this destiny. Do they allow themselves to be consumed with the notion of ‘selling out’ or do they buy into their accidental ‘kids’ band’ fame?
'Their journey is a rollercoaster romp full of heart, music, comedy, pathos and lovable characters.'
Source: Brisbane Festival.
- 2023 winner Matilda Awards — Best Musical or Cabaret
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Bananaland
2023
single work
musical theatre
'Meet Ruby Semblance, a 21-year-old idealist. She believes in art, music and angry choreography. Ruby is the lead singer/songwriter of Kitty Litter. Not Kitty Litter ‘the band’ mind you – according to Ruby, an ‘Onstage Conceptual Art / Music Oriented Happening.’
'If that sounds unappealing, you are right. Kitty Litter have been together for four years, played five hundred shows, and have one fan. One.
'One fateful day Kitty Litter take the stage to be greeted by a sold-out audience… of small children. It turns out their furious protest song Bananaland has accidentally become a runaway kids hit.
'Is Kitty Litter destined to become the next Wiggles? Spoiler: yes! And it’s our total delight as the audience to witness them rail against this destiny. Do they allow themselves to be consumed with the notion of ‘selling out’ or do they buy into their accidental ‘kids’ band’ fame?
'Their journey is a rollercoaster romp full of heart, music, comedy, pathos and lovable characters.'
Source: Brisbane Festival.
- 2023 winner Matilda Awards — Best Musical or Cabaret
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Muriel's Wedding : The Musical
2017
single work
musical theatre
'Muriel Heslop is back! In this highly-anticipated world premiere, the iconic Australian film is set to become an equally iconic laugh-out-loud musical.
'Stuck in a dead-end life in Porpoise Spit, Muriel dreams of the perfect wedding – the white dress, the church, the attention. Unfortunately, there’s one thing missing. A groom. Following her dreams to Sydney, Muriel ends up with everything she ever wanted – a man, a fortune and a million Twitter followers. That’s when things start to go really wrong.
'The film’s original writer-director PJ Hogan has updated his screenplay into a dazzling new stage show, bringing the story into the present but keeping all the irreverence and naughtiness of the film along with its dark edge.' (Production summary)
- 2020 nominated Victorian Green Room Awards — Production : Musical Theatre
- 2020 winner Victorian Green Room Awards — New Australian Musical
- 2018 winner AWGIE Awards — David Williamson Prize
- 2018 winner AWGIE Awards — Stage Award — Music Theatre
- 2018 nominated Helpmann Awards for Performing Arts in Australia — Best Musical
- 2018 nominated Helpmann Awards for Performing Arts in Australia — Best Direction of a Musical
- 2018 winner Helpmann Awards for Performing Arts in Australia — Best Original Score
- 2018 nominated Helpmann Awards for Performing Arts in Australia — Best New Australian Work
- 2017 winner Sydney Theatre Awards — Best Direction of a Musical
- 2017 winner Sydney Theatre Awards — Best Production of a Mainstream Musical
- 2017 nominated Sydney Theatre Awards — Best New Australian Work