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Based on the famous Ethel Turner stories and made possible by a Bicentenary gift from James Hardie Industries, this musical version of Seven Little Australians concerns gruff widower and army officer Captain Woolcot, his six tear-away children, his demure new wife (who is not much older than his oldest daughter), and their baby son.
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Production Photographs:
The Age: 3 June 1988, p.5 ; 17 June 1988, p.5.
Courier Mail: 23 February 1991, p.24.
Production Details
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1988: Comedy Theatre, Melbourne, 22 June - 1 October. Director John O'May ; Producer James Hardie Industries Ltd, Seven Little Australians (Aust) Pty Ltd (by arrangement with Paul Dainty) ; Music Director David Reeves ; Conductor William Motzing ; Design Kenneth Powell ; Chorus Pamela French ; Lighting Don Byrnes ; Cast John O'May (Capt. Woolcott), Alyce Platt (Esther), Murray Golding/Sean Delahunty (Bunty), Tasmin West/Caroline Craig (Nell), Charmaine Gorman/Sheridan Compagnino (Baby), Michelle Pettigrove (Meg), Beven Addinsell (Pip), Melissa Bickerton (Judy), Rebecca Mitchell/Jane Fisher (The Little General), John Murphy (Col. Bryant/Mr Hassell), Lisa O'Dea (Mrs Bryant), Noel Mitchell (Dr Gormiston/Mons Marceau/Corporal/Blue), Judith Roberts (Miss Burton), Judith McGraph (Martha/ Miss Jolley/Mrs Hassell), Lisa O'Dea (Aldith McCarthy), Grant Dale (Andrew Courtney/ Curley Sentry), Dale Burrage (Alan Courtney).
1988: Adelaide [no details]
1989: Tasmania [no details]
1989: Footbridge Theatre, Sydney, 16 September - 25 November. Director John O'May ; Music Director David Reeves ; Designer Kenneth Powell ; Chorus Pamela French ; Lighting Don Byrnes ; Dance Captain Gerard Symonds ; Cast incl. John O'May, Melissa Bickerton, Wayne Kermond, Robert Berry, Judy Glenn, Shirley Cameron, Fiona Snowden, Chris Dickson.
1991: Suncorp Theatre, Brisbane, 21 February - 9 March. Director Alan Edwards ; Producer Royal Queensland Theatre Company ; Music Director Dale Ringland ; Designer Bruce Auld ; Cast incl. Simon Burvill-Holmes, Susie French, Veronica Neave, Sally McKenzie, Alinta Coady, Justine Anderson, Matt Leighton, Kim Ludicke, Nathaniel Moore, Andrea Luppino, Clive Williams, Paul Dellit, Macmillan Delaney, Luke Marsh, Bill French, Kevin Hides, Stephen Davis, Margery Forde, Joshua Cohen, Christen O'Leary, Rod Pianegonda, Rebecca Riggs, Donna Rudd.
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This entry has been sourced from on-going historical research into Australian-written music theatre being conducted by Dr Clay Djubal.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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A Rum Do
1991
single work
review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 12 March vol. 113 no. 5760 1991; (p. 93)
— Review of Seven Little Australians 1988 single work musical theatre -
Not a Memorable Musical for the Start of RQTC Year
1991
single work
review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 23 February 1991; (p. 24)
— Review of Seven Little Australians 1988 single work musical theatre -
Seven Sterile Kids Sold Out for a Song
1991-1988
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian , 28 February 1991; (p. 11)
— Review of Seven Little Australians 1988 single work musical theatre -
Little Australians Who Bring a Tear to the Eye
1989
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 18 September 1989; (p. 14)
— Review of Seven Little Australians 1988 single work musical theatre -
Sponsored Bonanzas
1988
single work
review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 12 July vol. 110 no. 5627 1988; (p. 103)
— Review of Seven Little Australians 1988 single work musical theatre
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Seven Sterile Kids Sold Out for a Song
1991-1988
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian , 28 February 1991; (p. 11)
— Review of Seven Little Australians 1988 single work musical theatre -
Not a Memorable Musical for the Start of RQTC Year
1991
single work
review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 23 February 1991; (p. 24)
— Review of Seven Little Australians 1988 single work musical theatre -
Musical Hopes to Make History
1988
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 3 June 1988; (p. 5)
— Review of Seven Little Australians 1988 single work musical theatre -
The Winning Ways of Little Australians
1988
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 24 June 1988; (p. 14)
— Review of Seven Little Australians 1988 single work musical theatre -
Engaging Tribute to Aussie Kids
1988
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian , 24 June 1988; (p. 8)
— Review of Seven Little Australians 1988 single work musical theatre