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Who are they? Apr 24, 2006 1:53:41 GMT 11

Post by Talissa on Apr 24, 2006 1:53:41 GMT 11

So, for those of you who've been living under a rock for the past couple of months and missed hearing about their launch ( wayakka.proboards18.com/index.cgi?board=cabaret&action=display&thread=1141465665 ) last week, Kookaburra is a new company founded by Peter Cousens.

They intend to perform three shows a year once they get up and running. One will be an old classic, the second will be a newer piece, and the third an Australian work. I just hope they get their Melbourne leg sorted before too long, or it could get expensive

Waiting for announcement of their first season, though. It'll be interesting to see what they choose.

Their website is www.kookaburra.org.au/ for more information

Last Edit: Apr 24, 2006 1:54:06 GMT 11 by Talissa

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Talissa Director Almighty cough evil cough moderator Posts: 2,324	Who are they? May 2, 2006 10:49:43 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Talissa on May 2, 2006 10:49:43 GMT 11 For anyone who's able to catch it, the ABC Sunday arts program this week (7th) at 4pm will be featuring the Kookaburra launch.
	~And when he saw her face In his heart there was space For none. No other but she~ Parade of Stars character - Marguerite, from The Scarlet Pimpernel Medley of the Stars song - L'Un Vers L'Autre, from Les Miserables

Yonkers Sleek Soloist Posts: 259	Who are they? May 25, 2006 23:38:59 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Yonkers on May 25, 2006 23:38:59 GMT 11 If they are successful they might very well beat The Production Company at their own game.

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Who are they? May 26, 2006 4:17:24 GMT 11

Post by jackjackjack on May 26, 2006 4:17:24 GMT 11

They have very different goals, and I imagine will have a very different market than the Production Company.

Production Company has always been about being an avenue for regular productions of popular Broadway classics. Kookaburra is about putting on riskier shows like Australian shows and artistic shows.

And the Production Company is only active in Melbourne. In all likelyhood Melbourne will probably only get to see a third of what Kookaburra do. I'm sure TPC won't be worried.

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Who are they? May 26, 2006 14:52:39 GMT 11

Post by Yonkers on May 26, 2006 14:52:39 GMT 11

It just sounds like a more professional outfit than The Production Company. Originally the Production Company spoke of doing rarely performed older musicals but that seems to have been abandoned in recent years (HELLO, DOLLY! ANYTHING GOES, THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG, SUNSET BOULEVARD etc).

Last Edit: May 26, 2006 14:53:51 GMT 11 by Yonkers

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Who are they? May 28, 2006 14:17:18 GMT 11

Post by jackjackjack on May 28, 2006 14:17:18 GMT 11

I hadn't heard that, (just about anythings a rarely performed show at the moment) but I don't think it's really going to matter if Kookaburra has the same goals that TPC had 5 years ago. They're doing well with their current charter and it doesn't conflict with Kookaburra.

James

Parade of Stars character: The Baker, from Into the Woods
Medley of Stars song: Ariadne, from The Frogs

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Post by Yonkers on May 25, 2006 23:38:59 GMT 11

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