Waltzing Our Matilda

An Opera Queensland production
Created by Jason and Leisa Barry-smith and Narelle French
Presented by Queensland Arts Council and Opera Queensland

A theatrical journey through the wonderful music and history of Queensland as told by an Australian icon.

As Banjo Paterson sits and tries to write what will someday be his most loved work (Waltzing Matilda), he reflects on the history and characters of our great country and our vast state. Tales and characters come to life as the great poet searches his imagination for inspiration. You’ll hear classic Australian songs and little known gems from great Australian singers and historical figures such as Dame Nellie Melba and Peter Dawson, as Banjo weaves his poetic magic throughout the show.

Combining the soaring voices of Opera Queensland’s Young Artists, the musical expertise of Narelle French, and the flair of one of Queensland’s favourite performers, Jason Barry-smith, Waltzing Our Matilda promises to be a stunning night of sumptuous song.

[Opera Queensland website]

This Ontour onstage production is eligible for the Travel Assistance Rebate Scheme (TARS). TARS will contribute a maximum of 50% of the total cost of bus hire to visit a selected performance in a neighbouring community. [Read More]

Touring Dates 2009:

AUGUST
Tue 4 Bowen, McKenna Hall (SHS)
Tickets: Bowen Plaza News 4786 1362

Wed 5 Proserpine Entertainment Centre
Tickets: from the venue 4945 2312

Fri 7 Moranbah Community Centre
Tickets: from the venue 4941 7377

Sat 8 Emerald Town Hall
Tickets: McKendry Newsagency 4982 1866

Tue 11 Longreach Civic & Cultural Centre
Tickets: Longreach Embroidery & Sewing Centre 4658 3518

Wed 12 Winton Shire Hall
Tickets: Matilda's Wardrobe 4657 1699

Thu 13 Barcaldine Shire Hall
Tickets: Barcaldine News 4651 1104

Sat 15 Biloela Civic Centre
Tickets: Faiths Flowers 4992 2720

Mon 17 Gladstone Entertainment Centre (A Venue)
Tickets: from the venue 4972 2822

Tue 18 Maryborough, The Brolga Theatre (A Venue)
Tickets: from the venue 4122 6000 

Wed 19 Caloundra, The events Centre – Playhouse (A Venue)
Tickets: from the venue 5491 4240

Sat 22 Toowoomba, empire Church Theatre (A Venue)
Tickets: from the venue1300 655 299

All performances 7.30pm

Ticket Prices (A & B venues)

This tour is assisted by Arts Regional Touring service (ARTs), a Queensland government initiative. Opera Queensland is assisted by the Queensland government through Arts Queensland and the Australian government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.