Peach Melba

Production still for "Peach Melba". L-R: Helen Noonan as Melba, Robynne Bourne as Melba Two. Photographer: Jeff Busby

Peach Melba

By Thérèse Radic

07 June 1990 – 30 June 1990 Beckett Theatre

Playbox Theatre Company,

New Writing Theatre Musical World Premiere

Peach Melba explores the public and private lives of the inimitable Dame Nellie Melba. At her final concert, the great diva is haunted by critical moments from her past. The play uses music from Melba's repertoire to bring these moments alive as two Melbas - the confident, determined careerist and the private doubting woman - confront each other recalling highlights from a life full of triumph, scandal and pain.

Production still for "Peach Melba". L-R: Helen Noonan as Melba, David Bonney. Photographer: Jeff Busby
Production still for "Peach Melba". L-R: David Bonney, Helen Noonan as Melba. Photographer: Jeff Busby
Production still for "Peach Melba". L-R: Robynne Bourne as Melba Two, Helen Noonan as Melba. Photographer: Jeff Busby
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Production still for "Peach Melba". L-R: Helen Noonan as Melba, David Bonney. Photographer: Jeff Busby

Production still for "Peach Melba". L-R: David Bonney, Helen Noonan as Melba. Photographer: Jeff Busby

Production still for "Peach Melba". L-R: Robynne Bourne as Melba Two, Helen Noonan as Melba. Photographer: Jeff Busby

Cast

Creatives

David Murray

Lighting Designer

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Production Manager

Thérèse Radic

Thérèse Radic

Playwright

Anna French

Anna French

Costume Designer, Set Designer

Stuart Greenbaum

Sound Designer

Peter Locke

Accompanist

Stuart McKenzie

Sound Designer

Graham Clarke

Musical Director

Ross Murray

Stage Manager

Blair Broadhurst

Costume Associate

Robin Hall

Costume Co-ordinator

Jill Smith

Jill Smith

General Manager