Geoffrey W Graham presents,
a salute to Federation and beyond, our identity (and cricket!) in
100 Not Out
The 'banjo' bloke, with more comedy, verse and music THE SHOW
"Hear the cry at Eureka, feel the pain of the Anzacs, taste the success of Bradman, smell the frustration at the shearers strike, sense the immigrant's loneliness, touch the triumph of men and women in
extraordinary situations, and feel the winds of change in the colonies." A remarkable two hour experience and celebration on events leading up to Federation, the occasion itself; and the events
following which have helped shape our identity. . comedy, drama, music, audience involvement and heritage. Geoffrey sees the move to bring a show about federation to the stage as a natural
progression for him. " 'Banjo's' works were the stories of real people, shearers, drovers, horsemen, and conmen. His characters, Clancy, Bandy Burke, Johnson, and Mulga Bill were the people's
voice, representing an age of cheeky chivalry with a larrikin's ability to grin at misfortune." It's my belief that it was the poets, scribes and cartoonists that were the real narrators of events
surrounding Federation. Today it is still the bards, the journalists and the masters of the daily cartoon who provide the commentary and wit that expresses the feelings of Australians about their polies,
their country and themselves." In developing the show Geoffrey focused on the tumultuous happenings of the past century. "The last 100 years has seen depression, war, and immigration in our vast
and unique country. Change has been dramatic. Today, the process of reconciliation indicates a desire to 'do the right thing'. The lives of women have changed enormously. There have been great wins by
ordinary people in extraordinary situations. The Australian identity has evolved." BACKGROUND This show follows Geoffrey's success with 'The Man from Ironbark' his
stunning 'Banjo' Paterson impersonation show, and 'Ratbags and Romantics' his lighthearted look at the Aussie bloke. |
