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Cold-blooded killer or folk hero?
His name is etched into national folklore. The outlaw bushranger, his gang and that iconic suit of armour — who was Ned Kelly? A celebrated anti-hero or simply a cold-blooded killer?
Victorian Opera breathes fresh life into a neglected work of Australian theatre with Reg Livermore’s Ned Kelly: The Musical. Originally produced in the late 1970s, the musical charts the life and times of Australia’s most notorious bandit.
Directed by Stuart Maunder and conducted by Simon Holt, the new production is presented exclusively at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Ballarat, as part of Victorian Opera’s ongoing commitment to the region.
Plan a weekend getaway and experience an unforgettable piece of Australian theatre, starring the legend himself — Reg Livermore — in a special cameo.
Her Majesty’s Theatre, Ballarat
Tickets $39 – $90
Saturday 28 March, 2:00pm
Saturday 28 March, 7:30pm
Duration
2 hours and 20 minutes, including interval
Language
Sung in English
Content warning
This production features theatrical haze, fake weapons, coarse language, and depictions of violence including sexual assault and suicide.
Age recommendation
15+
CREDITS
Book & Lyrics
Reg Livermore AO
Music
Patrick Flynn
Musical Supervision, Additional Music and Orchestration
Simon Holt
CREATIVE TEAM
Conductor
Simon Holt
Director
Stuart Maunder
Choreographer
Nicole Melloy
Set & Costume Designer
Harry Gill
Lighting Designer
Gavan Swift
Sound Designer
Samuel Moxham
CAST
Ned Kelly
Ethan Jones
Ma Kelly
Maria Mercedes
Superintendent Hare
Robert Grubb
Aaron Sherritt
Rohan Campbell
Joe Byrne
Jacob Steen
Steve Hart
Darcy Wain
Dan Kelly
Luke London
Kate Kelly
Chelsea Dawson
Sergeant Fitzpatrick / Edwin Living
Douglas Kelly
Mrs Jones
Sally Bourne
Ellen Sherritt
Rachael Joyce
Constable McIntyre
Bailey Montgomerie
Judge Redmond Barry
Kiran Rajasingam
And in a special cameo as Mr Tarleton, the Bank Manager
Reg Livermore AO
ENSEMBLE
Teddy Burgess, Declan Farr, Hanlon Innocent, Kristina McNamara, Alessia Pintabona, Connor Sweeney
ORCHESTRA
Victorian Opera Chamber Orchestra
Concessions include: Pension and Health Care Card holders, full-time Students, and MEAA members. Companion Card ticketing available.
Other Discounts available: Seniors Card holders, 30yrs & Under, and Arts Access Victoria members.
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Available from Monday 27 October, 10:00am.
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