The Dismissal: An Extremely Serious Musical Comedy at Seymour Centre Tickets
About The Dismissal: An Extremely Serious Musical Comedy
11 NOVEMBER 1975, 4:45PM
Newly deposed Prime Minister Gough Whitlam descends the steps of Parliament House to rage against his dismissal by Governor-General Sir John Kerr, who has replaced him with the opposition leader, Malcolm Fraser. A scoop of reporters throng toward him - chief among them Gold Logie-winner, beloved larrikin, and Wollongong’s favourite son: Norman Gunston.
Half a century later, Norman returns to deliver a rollicking, razor-sharp musical account of Australia’s epic constitutional crisis. “The best Australian musical of the century” (Audrey Journal) will have you revelling through this all-singing, all-dancing, all-mud-slinging retelling of the monumental events that brought our country to its knees.
In the spirit of Keating!, SIX, and The Wharf Revue comes “Australia’s answer to Hamilton”(Sydney Morning Herald) - a toe-tapping journey through time, a wry commentary on Australian history, and a confronting portrait of our national character.
With unimpeachable wit, electrifying music, and a big heart, this ambitious World Premiere doubles as both reckoning for the nation’s soul and a sensational night out, stirring audiences across generations and political persuasions.
Everything depicted in this musical happened exactly as presented including all the singing and dancing...
Run time
2hrs 45mins (incl. interval)
Venue
Categories
Start date
31st August, 2023
End date
28th October, 2023
Venue
Seymour Centre
Accessibility
There is lift access to all levels of the centre and wheelchair seating is available in all venues. Hearing loops are available in the Everest and York theatres, and fully accessible toilets are located on the ground floor.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY CAR: There is limited street parking available near the Seymour. The closest parking structure is Broadway Shopping Centre which is a 10-minute walk. Where possible, we strongly recommend using public transport.
BY BUS: There is a bus stop outside the Seymour on City Rd, with frequent services throughout the day. Visit Transport for NSW to plan your journey.
BY TRAIN The Seymour is a 10 minute walk from Redfern Station via Ivy St. From Central Station, it’s a 20 minute walk via Cleveland St.
More information about The Dismissal: An Extremely Serious Musical Comedy
“Unmissable” – Sydney Arts Guide
“Intelligent, meta-theatrical… a whole lot of fun” – Time Out
“An absolute must see” – Theatre Thoughts
Concept, Co-Bookwriter, Director: JAY JAMES-MOODY
Co-Orchestrations & Arrangements: STEVEN KRAMER
Co-Book Writer: BLAKE ERICKSON
Choreographer: AMY CAMPBELL
Co-Set & Costume Design: CHARLES DAVIS
Sound Design: DAVID GRIGG
Co-Set & Costume Design: EMMA WHITE
Associate Director & Choreographer: ZOE IOANNOU
Music & Lyrics, Co-Orchestrations & Arrangements: LAURA MURPHY
Musical Director: MARK CHAMBERLAIN
Lighting Design: JAMES WALLIS
CAST:
Sir John Kerr: OCTAVIA BARRON MARTIN
Malcolm Fraser: ANDREW CUTCLIFFE
Billy Snedden, Tirath Khemlani & Queen Elizabeth II: MONIQUE SALLÉ
Rex Connor: GEORGIE BOLTON
Junie Morosi: SHANNEN ALYCE QUAN
Margaret Whitlam: BRITTANIE SHIPWAY
Anne Kerr: STACEY THOMSETT
Garfield Barwick: PETER CARROLL
Dr Jim Cairns: JOE KOSKY
Gough Whitlam: JUSTIN SMITH
Norman Gunston: MATTHEW WHITTET
Ensemble: KAORI MAEDA-JUDGE and QUINTON ROFAIL RICH
Swings: ANUSHA THOMAS and LINCOLN ELLIOTT
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