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The Lucky Country
Aug. 5th, 2023 11:40 pmI'm always excited for a new Australian musical. I first heard about The Lucky Country when I came across Vidya Makan's original song "Hugh Jackman" on YouTube, and found out she was writing an entire musical, in collaboration with Sonya Suares.
A year later, the musical premiered at the Hayes Theatre. Part of their mission has always been to support the development of new writers and composers of Australian musicals, so it was a perfect fit.
Anyway! I was keen to see it on the strength of that one song, which was about an Indian-Australian aspiring actor, being an extra in a Hugh Jackman movie. I love stories about the immigrant experience and cultural identity.
The Lucky Country is much broader than that. It's a series of songs that provide glimpses into the lives of different characters, who reflect a diverse population and diverse experiences. Some are funny, some are serious, some are heartbreaking. They make a kind of mosaic of who we are.
( The origins )
( The songs )
( The Q&A )
( The title )
A year later, the musical premiered at the Hayes Theatre. Part of their mission has always been to support the development of new writers and composers of Australian musicals, so it was a perfect fit.
Anyway! I was keen to see it on the strength of that one song, which was about an Indian-Australian aspiring actor, being an extra in a Hugh Jackman movie. I love stories about the immigrant experience and cultural identity.
The Lucky Country is much broader than that. It's a series of songs that provide glimpses into the lives of different characters, who reflect a diverse population and diverse experiences. Some are funny, some are serious, some are heartbreaking. They make a kind of mosaic of who we are.
( The origins )
( The songs )
( The Q&A )
( The title )
