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'"Behind The Cane" tells the little known story of the origins of the Australian South Sea Islander Community. This emotive new piece of musical theatre chronicles – in song, dance and story – the triumph and joy of the Islander spirit against immense social and geographical hardship. The original score blends western, gospel and Melanesian music and is brought to life by a stunning local cast of 120 including choirs and ensembles from across the region.' Source: www.tourismwhitsundays.com.au/ (Sighted 18.07/2011).
Production Details
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Produced as part of 2011 Queensland Music Festival at Santa Barbara Parade, Bowen Soundshell, Bowen Foreshore, Bowen, Queensland, 28-30 July 2011. Director: Sean Mee.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Fresh Light on Dark Days of Sugar
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian , 1 August 2011; (p. 16)
— Review of Behind the Cane 2011 single work musical theatre -
Apprenticed to the Cane
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 16 - 17 July 2011; (p. 11)
— Review of Behind the Cane 2011 single work musical theatre
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Apprenticed to the Cane
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 16 - 17 July 2011; (p. 11)
— Review of Behind the Cane 2011 single work musical theatre -
Fresh Light on Dark Days of Sugar
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian , 1 August 2011; (p. 16)
— Review of Behind the Cane 2011 single work musical theatre
Awards
- 2012 winner AWGIE Awards — Stage Award — Community Theatre
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