THE Man they Call the Banjo, a proclaimed musical by Felix Meagher and Denis O' Keefe, will be presented by the Great Western Progress Association and Hall Committee at the hall on November 15 following its reopening by the Mayor of the Northern Grampians Shire after the completion of repair work after the 2011 floods.
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The musical is a show not to be missed and has had very promising reviews throughout the country including a review on the ABC's Landline in August 2013.
It tells the intriguing story of the romantic love triangle between the well known Australian bush poet Andrew Barton Paterson otherwise known as Banjo, his fiance Sarah Riley and her friend Christina McPherson and the inspiration that eventually may have lead to the penning of that famous song Waltzing Matilda.
Starring Fleur Murphy, Chris Saxon, Cora Brown, Felix Meagher and well known local bush poet Colin Driscoll as the swagman the story is one of romance, passion and sadness that has been kept secret for well over 100 years. The song? Well there is still plenty to contemplate - romance, murder, unfairness, hardship, Banjo probably took the inspiration to his grave but the story woven is guaranteed to provide enjoyment to every one fortunate enough to view this intriguing production.
Tickets include a light meal before the show and supper afterwards. Drinks will be available at bar prices and the show will be viewed in a theatre setting.
Tickets are $45 but early bird tickets can be purchased for $40 before November 2 at the Great Western garage or online at www.trybooking.com/FZJN