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1 The Wharf Review : Looking for Albanese Jonathan Biggins , Drew Forsythe , Phil Scott , 2022 single work drama satire

'It’s a new dawn, a new day, and a new captain at the helm of the ship of state. And what a state we’re in!

'Inflation, rising interest rates, conflict in Ukraine, climate disaster, culture wars, COVID 19-20-21-22-23, and a looming World War Three - could things get any worse? Absolutely - Neighbours has finished!

'But here’s one way to make things better: book your tickets to The Wharf Revue's Looking for Albanese.

'Inspired by the new national spirit of optimism that lasted for a week, the team are as keen as mustard to tackle the big-picture issues (see above).

'The world is grim - what better time to have a laugh?'

Source: Production blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Much Revue about Nothing Jonathan Biggins , Drew Forsythe , Phillip Scott , Rose Bay : DS Press , 2021 24510975 2021 selected work drama

'Forty timeless sketches from 20 glorious years of comedy, penned and performed by Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott.

'The Wharf Revue sold out season after season for the Sydney Theatre Company, plundering all forms of theatrical entertainment along the way.

'Now selected monologues, duologues, sketches, and satirical songs are published for the first time. Fans will love the nostalgia, whilst students and community theatres have the chance to put on their own revue.' (Publication summary)

1 The Wharf Revue : The Patriotic Rag Jonathan Biggins , Drew Forsythe , Phillip Scott , 2017 single work drama satire

'Australians all let us rejoice for the return of The Wharf Revue. The unstoppable comedic minds of Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott have been keeping the nation’s political and cultural leaders on their metaphorical toes since before Sydney hosted the Olympics.

'In 2017, they return with an all-new, up-to-the-minute, fibre-to-the-node dose of side-splitting sketches and rib-tickling songs. (BYO hyphens.) From the highs to the lows, from the good to the bad to the ugly, this will be a parade of the year’s most memorable characters and the moments they’d prefer to forget.

'So, whether you want to calm your nerves or double your disillusion, we all need a fresh serve of laughter, dance and foolishness. With The Wharf Revue on its way into town, there truly has never been a more exciting time to be alive.' (Production summary)

1 2 Back to Bite You Jonathan Biggins , Drew Forsythe , Phillip Scott , 2016 single work drama humour

'Paul Keating once said that politicians come in three varieties: straight men, fixers and maddies. Well, you can be sure all of them will be knocked down a peg or two when The Wharf Revue comes rolling back into The Joan in August.

'From the inimitable minds of Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott comes another instalment of what has become a true Sydney institution. From the movers to the shakers, from the winners to the losers, the stage will be filled with a year’s worth of foolishness.

'And if there’s one thing that a federal election year brings, it’s a smorgasbord of satirical goodies. There’ll be minor party pies, red meat, blue cheese and don’t forget your greens. But most of all, there’ll be laughter. And lots of it.' (Production summary)

1 2 The Wharf Revue 2015 : Celebrating 15 Years Jonathan Biggins , Drew Forsythe , Phillip Scott , 2015 single work musical theatre

'There ain’t no party like a Wharf Revue party

'Over 15 years and 21 shows, they’ve mercilessly mocked all the usual suspects. We’ve watched Howard Tampa with refugees, Rudd give pennies from Kevin, Gillard refuse to be lectured by “that man”, “that man” scrap the carbon tax, stop the boats and – um – get the budget back into surplus… But no one has been able to outplay, outwit or outlast The Wharf Revue. So, we’re throwing a party and everyone’s invited.

'This year, The Wharf Revue will be a parade of past and present indignitaries – a who’s who of 21st century embarrassments, from the politicians to the celebrities – all skewered on the stake of seriously side-splitting satirical silliness and musical mayhem.

'Who will make the cut? Who has the numbers in the caucus room? It’s anyone’s guess.' (Production summary)

1 4 The Wharf Revue Jonathan Biggins , Drew Forsythe , Phillip Scott , 2015 single work drama musical theatre satire

'There ain’t no party like a Wharf Revue party

'In 2015, The Wharf Revue turns 15. Or is it 16? Everyone is getting too old to care about birthdays, but we do care about satire. So, once more unto the political breach step Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott with their signature style of seriously side-splitting satirical silliness and musical mayhem.

'As ever, there will be up-to-the-second sketches on whichever cultural malaise or governmental gaffe is news of the day. But no birthday party is complete without a dose of nostalgia, so you can also count on a parade of past indignitaries – a who’s who of 21st century embarrassments, from the politicians to the celebrities.

'Who will make the cut? Who has the numbers in the caucus room? It’s anyone’s guess.

'Rest assured, that whomsoever should return, there will be song, there will be dance and there will be some very silly wigs.' (Production summary)

1 y separately published work icon Henry Lawson : A Selection Henry Lawson , Drew Forsythe , Wyn Roberts , Don Barker , Roger Cardwell , Ultimo : ABC Books , 2013 Z1926162 2013 selected work short story 'Lawson is best remembered as one of Australia's greatest poets and story writers. As either realist or romancer, Henry Lawson was described in his own lifetime as the 'first articulate voice of the real Australia', later to become fondly known as the 'bard of the bush'. His death in 1922 left Australia with a wealth of literary works unequalled by any artist. In this selection of short stories, accompanied by classical music, Lawson captures the true Australian spirit of his fellow countrymen.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 6 Whoops! Jonathan Biggins , Phillip Scott , Drew Forsythe , 2013 single work drama satire

'That singing, dancing extravaganza, The Wharf Revue, returns with bite for an annual dose of razor-sharp satire and a special blend of side-splitting sketches and musical hilarity.

'The mighty and ridiculous will duck for cover as The Wharf Revue team swoops in for another go at poking politics and popular culture in the eye with its carefully sharpened satire stick.

'At least we can count on the Federal Election for delivering one good news story: the provision of plenty of new material for these talented satirists. They know they can run, but they can't hide - nothing and no-one will be spared! Combining a cast of colourful characters - Eddie Obeid, Ian Macdonald, Cardinal George Pell, Simon Thomson, Tony Abbott, Gina Rinehart, Clive Palmer and Julia Gillard, and Phil Scott's boisterous songs; The Wharf Revue will be packed full of up-to-the-minute satire which makes it such a hit year after year.

'When Amanda Bishop, Simon Burke and Andrew Warboys join Jonathan Biggins and Drew Forsythe on stage it's a guaranteed lark.' (Source: Sydney Theatre Company website)

1 The Wharf Review - Red Wharf: Beyond the Rings of Satire Drew Forsythe , Amanda Bishop , 2012 single work drama satire 'The Wharf Revue will return in 2012 with a futuristic odyssey of sketch and song, going beyond the rings of satire for a rocket blast against the flat-earthbound foibles of a modern world going backwards. Drew Forsythe, Phillip Scott and Amanda Bishop are joined by new recruit Josh Quong Tart, to serve up their special blend of side-splitting sketches and musical hilarity at The Wharf.' Source : Sydney Thetre Comany Website. (sighted 5/11/12) http://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/what%27s-on/productions/2012/wharf-revue-2012.aspx
1 4 Red Wharf : Beyond the Rings of Satire Jonathan Biggins , Drew Forsythe , Phillip Scott , 2012 single work drama satire
1 8 Debt Defying Acts! The Wharf Revue : Debt Defying Acts! Jonathan Biggins , Drew Forsythe , Phillip Scott , 2011 single work drama satire
1 5 Not Quite out of the Woods The Wharf Revue : Not Quite out of the Woods Jonathan Biggins , Drew Forsythe , Phillip Scott , 2010 single work drama satire

'The people have spoken and no-one has a clue what they're banging on about. So it's time to join The Wharf Revue team in an orgy of pointless recrimination and hilariously ill-informed party-political punditry as they present a parade of pompous, opinionated pedants practiced in puerile partisan point-scoring. And alliteration.

'Watch in startling 1-D as the heroic Abbottar infiltrates the marginal electorates and becomes one with the Mar'gi, a forgotten race of fringe dwellers who fight to stop the boats and strip-mine the magical forests.

'Follow Red Riding Hood as she tries to navigate through the factional deadwood, aided by Bob Brown - the woodcutter who can't cut down anything.

'Stumble upon a forest glade, where proud Kristina and her Unpopular Mechanicals rehearse their next charade for the long-suffering citizens of NSW.

'Follow the Japanese wha - sorry, scientists - as they hunt for the fish John West rejects, when Moby Dick meets the Iron Chef!

'Join Sarah Palin for a mad tea party, vote for your favourite dysfunctional economy in the Eurodivision Sovereign-Debt Song Contest or quietly die inside as Mark Latham hosts Hey, Hey, It's Yesterday!

'Who said fairy tales can't come true?'

Source: Sydney Theatre Company website, http://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/
Sighted: 11 October 2010

1 5 Pennies from Kevin The Wharf Revue : Pennies from Kevin Jonathan Biggins , Drew Forsythe , Phillip Scott , 2009 single work musical theatre satire
1 3 Waiting for Garnaut The Wharf Revue : 2008 Jonathan Biggins , Phillip Scott , Drew Forsythe , 2008 single work drama humour
1 2 The Republic of Myopia Jonathan Biggins , Drew Forsythe , Phillip Scott , Phillip Scott (composer), 2004 single work musical theatre humour
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