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Melissa and Jake escape from the big smoke looking for country life with cold pressed coffee and hot yoga. There’s stars in the skies and stars in their eyes – but what will they discover about just what it takes to be a local? An original all singing, all dancing musical about the town we all love.
Commissioned especially for the Festival, Castlemaine: The Musical is a community-driven celebration of the town itself – its characters, contradictions and irrepressible charm. Developed with local artists, musicians and residents, the production blends satire, storytelling and song to create a portrait of Castlemaine that’s as cheeky as it is heartfelt. Expect big voices, local legends and more than a few in-jokes – all wrapped up in a proudly homegrown production that captures the humour and humanity of the place we call home.
Suzanne Donisthorpe – Producer / Co-Writer
Cate Kennedy – Co-writer / Lyricist
Scott Sanders – Musical Director
Matt Wilson – Director
