Peach Melba

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Event Peach Melba
Venue Cremorne Theatre (1985- ), South Brisbane, QLD
Umbrella Event Brisbane International Music Festival
First Date 18 May 1991
Opening Date 18 May 1991
Last Date 24 May 1991
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
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
Linda Aitken Production Manager 1991 Tour
Robert Taylor Production Manager Melbourne season & 1990 tour
Anna French Set Designer
Stuart Greenbaum Sound Designer
Stuart McKenzie Sound Designer
Ross Murray Stage Manager
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Script commissioned by Helen Noonan. Season extended to 7/7 and then toured regionally till 8/9.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Contact / Friend Dr T Radic poster collection
Data Reviewed By RobertTaylor on 1 January 2025
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 207729