Many have settled in Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley region and by dint of hard work, have successfully made a home here. They have their stories to tell. Riverlinks Eastbank presents a musical entitled A Migrant’s Son which will be presented at Eastbank on Saturday, 16 September. This brings memories of a story that millions of Australians can relate to.
Igniting memories of a story that millions of Australians can relate to, Michaela Burger pays tribute to her Greek migrant family and hard-working, fun loving larrikin father Luke, who defied all odds.
From early morning deliveries for the family bakery at age seven, down opal mines in Coober Pedy at age sixteen and opening a chain of discount supermarkets in Adelaide, Luke’s road was not one for the faint-hearted.
Premiering to a sell-out Adelaide Cabaret Festival season, nominated for a Helpmann Academy Award and winner of the inaugural Frank Ford Award at the Adelaide Fringe, this critically-acclaimed work conveys an incredible true story through original music written and performed by Burger alongside your local community choir.
You’ll traverse 100 years from Russia to the Australian outback, following the hardship, ingenuity, tragedy and triumph present in all migrants’ stories.
Brought to life with Burger’s music played by a live band and bouzouki player, Michaela tells her family story with poignancy, heart and comical aplomb.
Warnings: Occasional course language.
Event Details
When: Saturday, 16 September 2023
Time: 7:30pm – to 8:45pm
Where: Riverlinks Eastbank
Address: 70 Welsford Street, Shepparton
Cost:
⇝ Full $42.00
⇝ Concession $37.00
⇝ Entertainment Package Full $36.00
⇝ Entertainment Package Concession $32.00
⇝ Group (6+) $35.00 each
⇝ Under 17 $29.00
More Information: Riverlinks Box Office: 03 5832 9511
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