Little Fella Bindi is a 1958 Australian musical comedy play by Peter Scriven. Performed by marionettes, it is a sequel to his popular The Tintookies and like that was produced by the Elizabethan Theatre Trust.[1][2]
| Little Fella Bindi | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Peter Scriven |
| Directed by | Peter Scriven |
| Music by | Eric Rasdal |
| Lyrics by | Eric Rasdal |
| Date premiered | 1958 |
| Place premiered | Her Majesty's Theatre, Brisbane |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | Aboriginal culture |
| Genre | musical comedy |
It was Scriven's personal favourite.[3] The show toured widely all over Australia. One venue was Her Majesty's Theatre in Brisbane where it was performed to sell out seasons. The theatre seated nearly 2000 people per performance. Scriven later mounted 'The Ezplorers' and 'The Water Babies'.
Premise
editBindi, the last of his tribe, plays with native animals until he realises he must leave them to join 'human' society.
References
edit- ^ "Tintookies in "Little Fella Bindt"". The Australian Women's Weekly. Vol. 26, no. 18. Australia, Australia. 8 October 1958. p. 8. Retrieved 23 July 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Sydney", The Bulletin, John Ryan Comic Collection (Specific issues)., 79 (4116), Sydney, N.S.W.: John Haynes and J.F. Archibald, 31 Dec 1958 [1880], ISSN 0007-4039, nla.obj-702924936, retrieved 23 July 2023 – via Trove
- ^ Van Straten, Frank. "Peter Scriven MBE 1930 – 1998". Live Performance Australia.
External links
edit- Theatre Program at Museums Victoria
- Original program