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Voyage Online
31 August, 2021 : 9:00 am - 30 September, 2021 : 7:00 pm
The Good Girl Song Project presents
Voyage Online
watch at home: any time from 31 August – 30 September 2021
‘…a finely tuned and beautifully executed piece of theatre.’ Stage Whispers
‘…Voyage…deserves as many passengers to fortyfivedownstairs as it can get.’ Australian Arts Review
‘…lively musical theatre, well-researched and imaginative, that gets under the skin of colonial history.’ The Age
SHOW DETAILS:
watch at home: any time from 31 August – 30 September 2021
duration: 100 minutes
ticket price: $20
This recording was filmed during a live performance of Voyage on 20 May 2021.
Until now, there’s been little crossover between contemporary theatre, Australian folk music and academia. These three worlds collide in the new work Voyage by Helen Begley with a story that emerged from the work of Australian historian, Dr Liz Rushen.
In the midst of convict ships arriving each week from Britain, a different cargo leaves for Australia. On board are 287 immigrant women enticed by promises of a better life. What waits for them in Sydney will determine their success. Voyage features two actors, thirteen characters, seventeen songs, three onstage musicians and is directed by Ruby Rees.
Written by Helen Begley
Directed by Ruby Rees
Featuring:
Carly Ellis (The Good Girl, Isabella Gibson & Others)
Penny Larkins (Elizabeth Wade, Mrs. Flaxman & Others)
Musicians:
Helen Begley – Guitar
Kylie Morrigan – Fiddle
Penelope Swales – Whistles
Production Credits:
Producer – Penny Larkins
Designer – Carly Ellis
Understudies – Penelope Swales, Tanya Bradley, Poppy Turbiak & Meredith Beardmore.
Film directed by Bree Horwood
Edited by Carly Ellis
Sound by Dani Marshall
Ticket Prices:
Watch at home: $20
NO BOOKING FEE SURCHARGE