Once We Lived Here
by Mathew Frank and Dean Bryant
Amy runs Emoh Ruo, the family sheep station in northern Victoria. She’s held onto the property through drought, bushfire and falling wool prices, determined not to let it slip out of the family grasp. But when the family gathers over a scorching long weekend, Amy has to face up to the myths and lies the place has been built upon.
Is she holding on or is she stuck?
“..marvellous…musical theatre full of life, emotion and renewal… It’s an inspirational finale that underlines the quality of this home-grown musical.” – The Age
World Premiere: fortyfivedownstairs, September 4, 2009
Starring Warwick Allsopp, Sally Bourne, Esther Hannaford, Sam Ludeman, Christie Whelan-Browne
Directed by Dean Bryant
Musical Direction by Mathew Frank
Set Design by Micka Agosta
Costume Design by Paula Levis
Lighting Design by Kimberley Kwa
Production photos by Jeff Busby
Poster design by David Urbinder
Green Room Awards for Best New Musical and Best Actress (Esther Hannaford)
UK Premiere: Kings Head Theatre, April 4, 2014
Starring Melle Stewart, Belinda Wollaston, Simone Craddock, Iestyn Arwel, Shaun Rennie
Directed by Dean Bryant
Musical Direction by Alex Beetschen
Set and Costume Design by Chris Hone
Lighting Design by Seth Rook Williams
Interview with Dean Bryant and Melle Stewart about UK premiere.
NY Premiere: Urban Stages, September 14, 2013
Starring Renee Claire Bergeron, Sean Cleary, Morgan Cowling, Kathleen Foster, Adam Rennie
Directed by Matthew Foster
Musical Direction by Michael Hopewell
Set Design by Katherine DeNeve
Costume Design by Emily Rose Parman
Lighting Design by Anthony D. Freitas
Sound Design by David Green