An electrifying fusion of theatre and rock ’n’ roll, the Australian premiere of The Who's Tommy is set to blow the roof off Melbourne's rock 'n' roll stomping ground, St Kilda's Palais Theatre.
In 1969, The Who's rock opera concept album, Tommy, was a ground-breaking success that sold over 20 million copies and revolutionised how rock'n'roll fused with theatrical works like film, opera and musicals.
The story of Tommy follows our hero's traumatic childhood which leaves his senses paralysed but with a bewildering gift at pinball wizardry. It's this talent that catapults him to international superstardom in an inspiring story of hope, healing, and triumph over adversity.
The Who's Tommy is a multi-award-winning musical of raw energy and smash hits. Featuring a powerhouse soundtrack with music and lyrics by The Who’s guitarist and vocalist Pete Townshend, get ready to rock with numbers like ‘Pinball Wizard’, ‘I’m Free’ and ‘Acid Queen’.
Be one of the first to experience this true sensation!
Presented by: Victorian Opera
Music and Lyrics: Pete Townshend
Book: Pete Townshend & Des McAnuff
Additional Music and Lyrics: John Entwistle and Keith Moon
Originally Produced on Broadway by Pace Theatrical Group and Dodger Productions with Kardana Productions
1h 50min (inc interval)
22nd February, 2022
1st March, 2022
Recommended age: 15yrs+ Warning: contains strong language, adult themes (including murder, child abuse, and drug use), imitation firearms, haze, loud music, strobe, and flashing lights.
Creatives:
Musical Director: Jack Earle
Associate Musical Director: Phoebe Briggs
Director: Roger Hodgman
Cast:
Narrator / Tommy: Mat Verevis
Captain Walker: Matt Hetherington
Mrs. Walker: Amy Lehpamer
Cousin Kevin: Vincent Hooper
Uncle Ernie: Kanen Breen
The Gypsy (Acid Queen): Paul Capsis
Featured Ensemble: Mark Doggett, Mark Hill, Nicole Melloy, John O'Hara
Ensemble: Darcey Eagle, Joshua Gordon, David Hammond, Shaelyn Hughes, Jane Kingsford, Savannah Lind, Anna Mallows, Adam Noviello, John Reed, Jack Saunders, Dean Schulz, Darren Tyler, Stephanie Wall, Jun Woodfield
Young Tommy: Hamilton Binnie Garcia, Olivia Annetta, Elijah Slavinskis, Will Wiseman
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