Production still for "The Emigrants". L-R: Joe Lamont, John Vomero, Mariette Rups, Stavroula. Photographer: David Parker
The Emigrants
21 September 1978 – 07 October 1978 Playbox Theatre
Hoopla Theatre Foundation, The Australian Stage Company,
New Writing Theatre Musical World Premiere
Based on research conducted by Flinders University's Professor Antonio Comin on the Italian migrant experience, Wal Cherry's production combined scenes, songs and dances to explore themes of loneliness, alienation and exploitation.
This show subsequently toured to The Space in Adelaide (11-21 October).
Cast
Creatives
Accompanist
Adaptor, Lyricist, Director, Designer
Lyricist
Author
Musical Arranger, Musical Director
Guitarist (Adelaide season)
Guitarist (Melbourne season)
Pianist (Melbourne season)
Stage Manager (Melbourne season)
Stage Manager (Adelaide season), Assistant Stage Manager (Melbourne season)