The Jewel by the Sea

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Event The Jewel by the Sea
Venue Black Rock House, Black Rock, VIC
First Date October 2006
Last Date October 2006
Dates Estimated No
Status Amateur
World Premiere No
Description A 90 minute creative interpretation based on documented history depicting life at Black Rock House between 1854 and 1861, the holiday residence of Victoria's first Auditor-General, Charles Hotson Ebden. Contemporary acquaintances of Mr Ebden's who visit Black Rock House during this time include Adam Lindsay Gordon, William Wills, Caroline Chisholm and Georgiana McCrae.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Historical
Music
Subjects Exploration
Historical
Holidays
Melbourne
Music
Politicians
Romance
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Judy Sullivan Accompanist
Colin Buckley Actor Mr Becker (Architect)
Todd Buckley Actor John Barrow (Stonemason)
Chris Churchward Actor John O'Neil (Steward to Mr Ebden)
Elisabeth Gertner Actor Stella Smartt (Parlormaid) Caroline Chisholm
Bruce Hargrave Actor Jed (Odd Job Man)
Debbie Keyt Actor Mrs Tamar Ebden
Tim Long Actor Patrick Barrow (Stonemason) Henry Tilby (Market Gardener)
Michael McManus Actor William Wills (Astronomer/Explorer)
Roy Mears Actor Charles Hotson Ebden (Pastoralist/Politician)
Barbara Mendleson Actor Cook Brogan
Maggie Morrison Actor Brigid (Modern-day Irish immigrant, relative of Stella)
Matt Perfect Actor Adam Lindsay Gordon
Judy Sporton Actor Georgiana McCrae
Jim Williams Actor Sam Myers (Periwinkle Seller)
Kristy de la Rambelya Composer Original theme composed for 'The Jewel by the Sea' Performer (singer)
J R Thomas Composer 'My Cottage by the Sea' c.1865
Kris Riggs Lighting Designer
Cheryl Threadgold Playwright Director Lyricist/Composer: 'Stir the Pot' Sound Operation Publicity
Shirley Bean Programme Administrator/Researcher Front of House Manager
Gudrun Gawantka Properties Officer Props Assistance
Helen Wilson Properties Officer
Virginia Barrett Set and/or Property Maker Preparation of Queen Victoria's Portrait, Assistant Wardrobe Coordinator
Katrina Wilson Singer Accompanist
Jenni Tyack Stage Manager
Elizabeth Costello Wardrobe Mistress Costume Coordinator,
Horst Gawantka Props Assistance
Lyn Laister
Anne Slykhuis Props Assistance
Dolph Slykhuis Props Assistance
Duncan Threadgold Sound Compilation
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information 'The Jewel by the Sea' was awarded Bayside Council's Award for 2007 Community Event of the Year.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme Theatre Programme, Cheryl Threadgold
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 162326