A Little Princess in Perth
Playlovers (WA) is presenting A Little Princess, a musical based on the classic Victorian-era novel: a young girl’s resilience and the power of her imagination change the world, at Stirling Theatre, Innaloo, from October 27 to November 4, 2016.
Written by Tony-nominated composer and lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, The Wild Party) and award-winning book-writer and lyricist Brian Crawley (Violet), A Little Princess is the story of a little girl with a great big imagination.
Separated from her father, and the open-hearted Africans who have helped raise her, young Sara Crewe is sent to boarding school in London. As the girl wins the affection of the other boarders she draws the ire of Miss Minchin, the dour headmistress. When things go badly for her there, her imaginative powers come to the rescue – helping to transform a drab institution into a place of magic and mystery.
This re-imagined version of the classic tale expands beyond the confines of Victorian England to Africa, giving the writers ample opportunity to include lively African music and dance, exotic locales like Mali and Timbuktu, and creating an unforgettable journey around the world.
A Little Princess
By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd Exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY)
Book and Lyrics Brian Crawley
Music Andrew Lippa
Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Director: Lisa Johnston. Musical Director: Paul Olsen
Choreographer Amber Southall. Production Assistant Celeste Underhill
October 27, 28, November 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 at 8pm October 30, November 5, 6, 12 matinees at 2pm
Stirling Theatre,
25 Morris Place,
Innaloo, WA
Box office opens half an hour prior to curtain.
TICKET PRICES:
$25 Adult;
$20 Concession;
$20 group bookings (group =10 or more)
BOOKINGS:
Phone Vic at Morris Newsagency 9440 1040
OR
Online through Trybooking www.trybooking.com/NGOV
CAST LIST: (some roles have an alternate cast)
Sara Crewe |
Stephanie Shaw OR Jasmine Dos Santos |
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Becky |
Sophia Matthews |
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Aljana |
Shikuku Cuthbertson |
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Pasko |
Richard Maganga |
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Captain Crewe |
Paul Spencer |
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Miss Minchin |
Celeste Underhill |
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Miss Amelia |
Erin Craddock |
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Nora |
Holly Jameison |
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Ermengarde |
Sienna Freeman |
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Lavinia |
Katie Price |
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Jessie |
Ella Hagon |
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Lottie |
Bella Freeman OR Josephine Ellis |
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Jane |
Ella Simpson |
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James |
Alexander Fleckner |
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Queen Victoria |
Amber Southall |
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Beckys Mum |
Meesha Williams |
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Widow Zuma |
Tara Lynette Elliot |
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Mr. Skipwith |
Steve Anderson |
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Ensemble-
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Samantha Chidoko Sandra Chidoko Tanyaradzwa Matibiri Arthley Matibiri Tamara Perrozzi Alexander Fleckner Jamie-lee Olson Sharon Malcolm Eleanor Rowe Steve Anderson Paul Anderson |
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