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Georgy Girl : The Seekers Musical single work   musical theatre  
Issue Details: First known date: 2015... 2015 Georgy Girl : The Seekers Musical
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AbstractHistoryArchive Description

'Georgy Girl is brand new musical from Richard East, one of the originating producers of Mamma Mia! and Dennis Smith, producer of Dusty - the Original Pop Diva.

'In its world premiere season, Georgy Girl tells the true story of The Seekers on their rise to international fame, the challenges of success and all the laughs along the way.

'Experience swinging sixties London and re-live their journey along with the golden soundtrack that the world fell in love with.

' Featuring all the hit songs of The Seekers including The Carnival Is Over, I’ll Never Find Another You, A World Of Our Own and of course, the Oscar nominated Georgy Girl.' (Production summary)

Production Details

  • Performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne. Presented by Georgy Girl Productions : 15 December 2015.

    Patrick Edgeworth- Book

    Graham Simpson- Script Consultant

    Gary Young- Director

    Stephen Amos- Musical Supervisor, Arrangements & Orchestrator

    Michael Ralph- Choreographer

    Shaun Gurton- Set Designer

    Isaac Lummis- Costume Design

    Trudy Dalgleish- Lighting Designer

    Julian Spink- Sound Designer

    Stephen Gray - Musical Director

    Lynne Ruthven- Casting Director

    Brian Downie- Technical Director

    Chris Parker - Resident Director

    Richard East- Producer

    Dennis Smith- Producer

    Sue Farrelly- Executive Producer

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Works about this Work

How to Make the Australian Musical : from The Sapphires to Strictly Ballroom Steve Dow , 2017 single work column
— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 15 June 2017;
'With Muriel’s Wedding the Musical making its debut in November, we take a look back at mainstage shows through the ages – the good and the bad.'
Singing Can't Save Story Lacking in Drama and Humour Bernard Zuel , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 8 April 2016; (p. 13)

— Review of Georgy Girl : The Seekers Musical Patrick Edgeworth , 2015 single work musical theatre
Seeking Out the Next Real-life Musical Hit Elissa Blake , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 5 April 2016; (p. 16)

— Review of Georgy Girl : The Seekers Musical Patrick Edgeworth , 2015 single work musical theatre
Man about Town Dave O'Neil , 2016 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 22 January 2016; (p. 5) The Age , 22 January 2016; (p. 2)
Echoes of Adorable Escapism Chris Boyd , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 24 December 2015; (p. 8)

— Review of Georgy Girl : The Seekers Musical Patrick Edgeworth , 2015 single work musical theatre
The Gift of Song Justin Burke , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 19-20 December 2015; (p. 4)

— Review of Georgy Girl : The Seekers Musical Patrick Edgeworth , 2015 single work musical theatre
'Judith Durham is delighted by a new musical celebrating the legacy of the Seekers, writes Justin Burke'
Songs' Lasting Charm Carries Sweet-as-pie Seekers Show Cameron Woodhead , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 23 December 2015; (p. 8)

— Review of Georgy Girl : The Seekers Musical Patrick Edgeworth , 2015 single work musical theatre
Echoes of Adorable Escapism Chris Boyd , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 24 December 2015; (p. 8)

— Review of Georgy Girl : The Seekers Musical Patrick Edgeworth , 2015 single work musical theatre
Seeking Out the Next Real-life Musical Hit Elissa Blake , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 5 April 2016; (p. 16)

— Review of Georgy Girl : The Seekers Musical Patrick Edgeworth , 2015 single work musical theatre
Singing Can't Save Story Lacking in Drama and Humour Bernard Zuel , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 8 April 2016; (p. 13)

— Review of Georgy Girl : The Seekers Musical Patrick Edgeworth , 2015 single work musical theatre
Sing a Song of Local Content Matthew Westwood , 2015 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 8 December 2015; (p. 15)
Man about Town Dave O'Neil , 2016 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 22 January 2016; (p. 5) The Age , 22 January 2016; (p. 2)
How to Make the Australian Musical : from The Sapphires to Strictly Ballroom Steve Dow , 2017 single work column
— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 15 June 2017;
'With Muriel’s Wedding the Musical making its debut in November, we take a look back at mainstage shows through the ages – the good and the bad.'
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