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'Based on true events, The Last Shot by Troy Russell is an intimate musical tale of romance, heartbreak and tragedy in colonial times. Star-crossed lovers Jimmy and Florrie take flight through Gomeroi Country, seeking refuge with strangers.
'One night, after singing and dancing at the local camp, a foreboding event catapults them into turmoil. Forced to make an escape, Jimmy and Florrie set off into the night followed by a landowner in pursuit of revenge. Drawing on a range of musical genres, and accompanied by archival imagery, The Last Shot is a story of romance and chaos, pulling on your heartstrings and lifting your spirits.'
Source: Sydney Festival.
Production Details
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Originally developed as part of Moogahlin Performing Arts’ Yellamundie Festival with Sydney Festival at Carriageworks in 2021.
Produced by Mooghalin Performing Arts and Blacktown Arts at The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre, Blacktown, as part of Sydney Festival, 19 - 22 January 2022.
Writer/ Composer/ Guitarist: Troy Russell (Biripi/ Gamillaroi).
Outside Eye: Nardi Simpson (Yuwaalaraay).
Narrator: John Blair (Nucoorilma, Gamilaroi).
Vocalist: Leila Hamilton.
Pianist: Kevin Hunt.
Drums: Preston Peachy (Wiradjuri/ Malyangapa).
Guitar / Ukelele: Chris Beltran.
Violinist: Breeana Baxter.
Dramaturg: Victoria Kennedy (Wongaibon).
Lighting Design: Karen Norris.
Production cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
