Peach Melba

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Event Peach Melba
Venue Geelong Arts Centre, Geelong, VIC
Umbrella Event Opening Season of The Malthouse - Regional tour
First Date 25 August 1990
Opening Date 25 August 1990
Last Date 25 August 1990
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Peach Melba explores the public and private lives of the inimitable Dame Nellie Melba. At her final concert, the great diva is haunted by critical moments from her past. The play uses music from Melba's repertoire to bring these moments alive as two Melbas - the confident, determined careerist and the private doubting woman - confront each other recalling highlights from a life full of triumph, scandal and pain.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Biographical
Subjects Opera
Singers
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Peter Locke Accompanist
David Bonney Actor Various Roles
Robynne Bourne Actor Melba Two
Helen Noonan Actor Melba
Blair Broadhurst Costume Associate Additional Costumes
Robin Hall Costume Co-ordinator
Anna French Costume Designer
Malcolm Robertson Director
Jill Smith General Manager
David Murray Lighting Designer
Graham Clarke Musical Director
Therese Radic Playwright
Robert Taylor Production Manager
Anna French Set Designer
Stuart Greenbaum Sound Designer
Stuart McKenzie Sound Designer
Ross Murray Stage Manager
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Script commissioned by Helen Noonan. Season extended and then toured regionally
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme
Book John McCallum, Belonging: Australian Playwriting in the 20th Century, Currency Press, Strawberry Hills, NSW, 2009
Press Release
Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record June 1990
Data Reviewed By RobertTaylor on 1 January 2025
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 207718