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Waltzing the Wilarra

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Waltzing the Wilarra is an Australian musical play written and composed by David Milroy, set in a mixed-race dance club in post-World War II Perth.

Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company premiered the work, which performed from 3 February to 6 March 2011 at the Subiaco Arts Centre as part of the Perth International Arts Festival.[1]

Waltzing the Wilarra was very well received.[2][3] The West Australian called it "a terrific production" with "a powerful, charismatic cast" and that "the music throughout is instantly memorable".[4] PerthNow called it "a landmark production".[5]

The production received three 2011 WA Equity Guild Awards from nine nominations, including Best New Play and Best Design for its composition/music.[6] It was also nominated for three national Helpmann Awards in 2011 including Best Original Score.

References

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  1. ^ Rimrod, Fran (2011-02-07). "A stellar cast explodes under the wilarra". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  2. ^ Laurie, Victoria (10 February 2011). "Waltzing the Wilarra - Australian Broadcasting Corporation". www.abc.net.au. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  3. ^ "Waltzing the Wilarra | Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company". www.australianstage.com.au. 2011-02-07. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  4. ^ Zampatti, David (2011-02-07). "Theatre Review: Waltzing the Wilarra by David Milroy". The West Australian. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  5. ^ Craddock, David (2011-02-04). "Waltzing the Wilarra lives up to the hype". PerthNow. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  6. ^ Yeoman, William (2011-11-08). "Winners centrestage". The West Australian. Retrieved 2023-10-01.