The
Jerilderie Letter was written by Ned Kelly in 1879
but suppressed for eighty years... The Jerilderie Letter
by Ned Kelly, a fundamental document of Australian
culture, has never been inhabited by an actor or put
to music - until now. Frustrated at having his side
of the story of his outlawing not being heard by the
public, Ned Kelly wrote a defence of his actions which
has become known as The
Jerilderie Letter. He boldly took over Jerilderie
in NSW in a failed attempt to have it published. Some
say he had it strapped to his body in case he was killed
delivering it...
Devised and performed by Peter Finlay with music by
Malcolm Hill and directed by Lloyd Jones, The
Jerilderie Letter by Ned Kelly debuted at the
2007 Melbourne Fringe Festival at La Mama. Since then
it has toured country Victoria. The Herald
Sun's Chris
Boyd wrote:
In Lloyd
Jones production, Kelly's shaved, white, severed
head - a death mask on a plinth -- does the talking.
Peter Finlay is the actor. And what a mighty, controlled,
hypnotic recitation he gives! Malcolm Hill's musical
contribution -- voice and acoustic guitar -- is electrifying.
He's like a rampaging, howling dervish.
Peter Finlay has been at the forefront of Australian
theatre over the last 20 years. Having performed with
Red Shed, Anthill, Pram Factory and La Mama. Singer/guitarist
Malcolm Hill (the subject of the film The
Last of The Wild Bohemians) has been described
as a 'idiosyncratic rock n roll troubador' and applied
his original music to theatre, film and rock n roll
stages all around Australia.
Performance details
Wednesday 6th February to Saturday 9th February from
8.30 pm
Wednesday 13th February to Saturday 16th February from
8.30 pm
Tickets
Adults $20 and Concessions $10
Bookings
Telephone 03 9593 9366 or email tickets@brightspace.com.au
Opening Night
Wednesday 6th February (8pm drinks for
a 8.30pm start)
Special Introduction by guest raconteur and Australian
musical outlaw Dave Graney
Address
BRIGHTSPACE Contemporary Arts Venue
(Gallery Hours 12pm to 6pm Wednesday to Saturday & 1pm
to 5pm Sunday)
Level 1, 8 Martin Street
St Kilda Victoria 3182
(03) 9593 9366 |
