The Rabbits
The Rabbits is a music theatre work with music by Kate Miller-Heidke and libretto by Lally Katz (with additional music by Iain Grandage), based on the book by John Marsden illustrated by Shaun Tan.
Productions
In 2014, Lyndon Terracini announced that Opera Australia had co-commissioned Miller-Heidke to write an opera based on John Marsden's children's book The Rabbits, to be performed in 2015.[1]
The Rabbits was first performed at the Perth International Arts Festival in February 2015, produced by Opera Australia and Barking Gecko Theatre Company, to critical acclaim.[2][3] It later played seasons at the Melbourne Festival in October 2015, the Sydney Festival in January 2016 and the Queensland Performing Arts Centre in March 2016.[4]
The Rabbits received four 2015 Helpmann Awards, for Best New Australian Work, Best Original Score, Best Presentation for Children and Best Costume Design.
Cast recording
| The Rabbits | |
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| Cast recording by Kate Miller-Heidke | |
| Released | April 2016 |
| Label | ABC Classics |
The cast recording was nominated for Best Original Soundtrack/Cast/Show Album at the 2016 ARIA Awards.
References
- ↑ "Rabbits let loose as Opera Australia's Lyndon Terracini opts for high drama" by Matthew Westwood, The Australian, 12 August 2014
- ↑ "The Rabbits review – triumphant adaptation of a deeply tragic story" by Van Badham, The Guardian, 17 February 2015
- ↑ "Review: The Rabbits (Perth Festival)" by Clive Paget, [Limelight], 14 February 2015
- ↑ https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/work/13091