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'Joh for PM launches this July at Brisbane Powerhouse to take Queenslanders on a musical romp through the life of ex-Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen, the Queensland icon who set state politics alight.
'The musical comedy satirizes the bizarre events that occurred in Australian politics during the Bjelke-Petersen reign. Set at a fundraiser for Joh in 1987, audiences will want to sing along to original tunes such as Pumpkin Scone Diplomacy, Feeding the Chooks and the most catchy political song ever, Joh for PM.
'Bjelke Petersen was Queensland’s longest serving, longest-lived, most quotable Premier. He was one of the best-known and most controversial political figures of 20th century Australia. Award-winning playwright Stephen Carleton (The Narcissist, The Turquoise Elephant, Bastard Territory) and Broadway composer Paul Hodge (Clinton: The Musical) have taken inspiration from these historic events to create one of the best musicals to come out of Queensland.
'This toe-tapping, hilarious cautionary tale will resonate with Queenslanders who lived through the Joh era, as well as those who are yet to learn about this colourful time in our State’s history. Join us for a laugh, a joke and a bloody good time. ' (Production summary)
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Presented by Jute Theatre Company : Performed at Brisbane's Powerhouse Theatre : 7-15 July 2017
Starring Lano and Woodley’s Colin Lane
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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By Joh, It Could Be Trump! Musical Satire Delves into Bjelke-Petersen’s Reign
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— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 8 July 2017;'While the show mostly sidesteps the truly nasty side of the former Queensland premier’s regime, its references to the present day are uncanny.'
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By Joh, It Could Be Trump! Musical Satire Delves into Bjelke-Petersen’s Reign
2017
single work
column
— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 8 July 2017;'While the show mostly sidesteps the truly nasty side of the former Queensland premier’s regime, its references to the present day are uncanny.'
Awards
- 2017 nominated Matilda Awards — Best New Australian Play
- 2017 nominated Matilda Awards — Best Musical or Cabaret
- Queensland,