The Greatest Show on Earth single work   musical theatre  
Note: Scott Saunders - Composer/Musical Director and Archie Roach - Additional songs.
Issue Details: First known date: 2007... 2007 The Greatest Show on Earth
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AbstractHistoryArchive Description

'A rough and tumble story inspired by the traveling shows of outback Australia, this showground spectacular celebrates Tom Mack's Carnival coming to town complete with boxers, feisty beauties, clowns and flying machines. "Some folks inherit the farm or the family silver" says Tom "but I got this Carnival".' Source: http://qmf.org.au (Sighted 24/07/2007)

Production Details

  • First produced at the Longreach Showgrounds, Longreach, 19 - 21 July 2007 as part of the 2007 Queensland Music Festival. Director: Patrick Nolan.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Works about this Work

Outback's Top Brass Rosemary Sorensen , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 23 July 2007; (p. 8)

— Review of The Greatest Show on Earth Patrick Nolan , Donna Abela , 2007 single work musical theatre
Outback's Top Brass Rosemary Sorensen , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 23 July 2007; (p. 8)

— Review of The Greatest Show on Earth Patrick Nolan , Donna Abela , 2007 single work musical theatre
Last amended 24 Jul 2007 18:41:16
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