The Dismissal (musical)
The Dismissal is a musical with book by Blake Erickson and Jay James-Moody and music and lyrics by Laura Murphy. Dubbed "an extremely serious musical comedy", it is a satirical depiction of the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis.
| The Dismissal | |
|---|---|
| Music | Laura Murphy |
| Lyrics | Laura Murphy |
| Book | Blake Erickson and Jay James-Moody |
It was scheduled to premiere as a Sydney Theatre Company and Squabbalogic co-production, performing at the Canberra Theatre from 9–24 October 2021 and the Sydney Opera House Drama Theatre from 29 October to 18 December 2021.[1] However, the production was cancelled in August 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions.[2]
The Dismissal had a work-in-progress presentation at the Seymour Centre in 2019.[3]
See also
References
- "Sydney Theatre Company announces Act 2 of its 2021 season". Limelight. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- Cerabona, Ron (5 August 2021). "It's not yet time for The Dismissal". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- "The Dismissal Cast Announced | Stage Whispers". www.stagewhispers.com.au. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
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