Watch For: Rollicking local historical musical for Sydney debut

Local inner-Sydney history comes alive in a new musical play set for its premiere this May.

Garrison Church in The Rocks

Press Release
Sydney

The Millers Point Song Book, by award-winning Australian composer/lyricist Joanna Weinberg will have five performances from 24 May at the splendid and historic Garrison Church in The Rocks.

The Millers Point Song Book is a unique glimpse into the characters which make Millers Point in Sydney so fascinating. Suitable for all ages, this show (which also boasts two new songs by local Millers Point composer Susan Hunt) is a must for anybody wanting an entertaining dive into post-colonial Sydney history. 

From the naming of the area in 1833 through multiple changes of management like the Sydney Harbour Trust and the Maritime Workers Board, 1970s Green Bans, to the exile of the inhabitants of the Sirius Building in 2022, this colourful new show honours past and current local heroes with a rollicking ride through song and story.

Prolific Sydney musical writer Joanna Weinberg (La Luna, The Secret Singer, Pandora’s Bag, Brief Tales, Lifeforce, Every Single Saturday and Goddess, the feature film) is the composer and lyricist of 24 lively and fascinating new historical songs, each a snapshot of this storied neighbourhood.

The piece is sung by a talented cast of 4: Rob Johnson, Billie Palin, Eliane Morel and Annerose de Jong. They’re supported by three musicians: Paul Miskin on Banjo, Jeremy Cook on Percussion and Michelle Goldman on Piano. Local ‘Choir Rocks’ community choir provides colourful backing under the expert direction of the composer – who is their regular music director and conductor. Costume design is by Gavin Barbey.

The Millers Point Song  Book
by Joanna Weinberg (with Susan Hunt)
The Garrison Church, 60 Lower Fort St, Millers Point.
Fri 24, Sat 25, Sun 26, Mon 27 and Tues 28 May 2024 at 7pm
Tickets $30-50   https://events.humanitix.com/the-millers-point-songbook