'Using Australian unique language, humour, character and attitudes, these Australian blokes recall Australian past events, myths and legends. Through a series of set-pieces linked with songs and dialogues, they demostrate the value of the Australian rich heritage shoing it deserves to be re-visited and kept alive .
The Splash Theatre Company shares these stories and songs with young audiences including the Eureka Stockade, Ned Kelly's trial, The Man from Ironbark, Gallipoli and Sweeney. ' (Publisher's blurb)
Performed by Splash Theatre Company: The DVD is based on the live performance that premiered at the Adelaide Fringe in 2010.
Contents:
Scenes and songs: Songlines – Swag all on my shoulder – Eureka Stockade – Not bad – Billy of tea – Ned Kelly's trial – Bloody useless – The man from Ironbark (Banjo Paterson) –
Wallaby stew – Gallipoli featuring And the band played Waltzing Matilda – Sweeney (Henry Lawson) – Hey rain – Fair's fair – They'll tell you about me (Ian Mudie) – Waltzing Matilda.
Credits:
Director, Producer and script by Chris John ; Co-director, editor, Calen Vanstone ; Camera, Jonathon Baker.
Performer: Cast: Elliot Howard, Chris John, Nick Martin, Lachy Bruce, Hjalmar Svenna.
