Eureka! - the annotated script
Friday, July 11th, 2008
Published: July 2008
ISBN: 978-1-906681-12-8
Price: £9.95
Preview: see e-book
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A disparate trio of prospectors seek their fortunes in the turbulent upheavals of the Australian goldrush - and whilst none of them find what they expect, each receives the reward they deserve… possibly…
Described as “an odd cross between a mediaeval mystery-play and an exploration of the meaning of ‘progress’”, this musical comedy/satire was written to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade at Ballarat in 1854 - a clash between gold-miners and government troops which became one of the founding events of colonial Australia. (more…)