DIRECTED BY RICHARD CARROLL
starring virginIa gay
Presented by One Eyed Man Productions
in association with Neglected Musicals & Hayes Theatre Co
Legendary frontierswoman; notorious daredevil; profane storyteller; unwomanly radical - CALAMITY JANE is one of the most immediately recognizable figures of the old American West.
From the famous 1950s Doris Day movie musical to the HBO series Deadwood, the courageous individuality of Calamity Jane has delighted audiences for decades. With a fierce disregard for gender expectations and cultural limitations that was centuries ahead of her time, there’s no better time to re-visit and re-examine this remarkable woman.
This stripped-back, rough-and-ready reimagining shucks off the buckskin and brings a barrelful of dirt and grit to the classic musical. Directed by Richard Carroll, the production stars Virginia Gay (Channel 7’s All Saints and Winners & Losers) as the magnetic, masculine heroine – joined by a ragtag band of acclaimed comedic actors and musicians who share all the other roles. From the moment they enter the theatre, audiences are immersed in the world of the Golden Garter Saloon – alive with whores, gamblers, and habitual jeopardy - and can expect an unruly and unpredictable ride. This particularly goes for the dozens of audience members seated onstage at saloon tables, who will be a part of the action whenever they least expect it!
Featuring timeless standards such as ‘The Deadwood Stage’, ‘Just Blew In From The Windy City’ ‘Black Hills of Dakota’, and ‘Secret Love’ performed with piano and a grab bag of other instruments, this production injects a unique and raucous sense of spontaneity into the world of musical theatre.
Suitable for ages 7 and up
Warning: Contains simulated smoking, ukulele, and meta-theatrical devices
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RT @OneEyedManProds: Congratulations to the cast and crew of @calamityjaneoz, which has received 7 nominations for this year’s… https://t.co/1D5jmWOaYB
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Calamity Jane may have finished her epic Australian stagecoach ride, but our director & choreographer are hard at w… https://t.co/3ACl1C4enM
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RT @impossiblyred: Omg fell in love with @virginia_gay all over again tonight... @calamityjaneoz, what a freaking masterpiece!!!
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RT @Coz_Cat: Break a leg to everyone on and offstage at @calamityjaneoz for your final show - it was an absolute joy and will be sorely missed!
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Goodbye Australia 👋👋👋 https://t.co/qRgMgF9E7Z
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RT @roseannabellex: @virginia_gay literally can’t take the smile off my face...I flew down from Sydney this morning to see Calamity Jan… https://t.co/lILJqgYKGX
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RT @LisaWesty_: Walking out of @calamityjaneoz like... 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 (@virginia_gay @LauraBuntingOz ) https://t.co/cwv6bvpQjG
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RT @missjanem: @virginia_gay Congratulations on @calamityjaneoz I wish I’d seen it earlier so I could tell everyone I know to see… https://t.co/dYUJRxzeu6
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RT @deanw8: Had the pleasure of seeing @calamityjaneoz for the second time tonight. And for the second time I was blown away.… https://t.co/MfzaYLv7uP
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Thanks @_denisescott! Our final Melbourne seats are going, going... Closes Sunday. #Calam https://t.co/lHaULwg8Bd https://t.co/XL94NrQuCZ