Waltzing the Wilarra
THURSDAY 17 JULY, 7:30pm
HIT Productions & HPAC Present: Waltzing the Wilarra
Waltzing the Wilarra is an Australian musical play written and composed by David Milroy, set in a mixed-race dance club in post-World War II Perth.
Charlie, Elsa and Fay take you on a musical journey back to 1940's post
war Perth. Against a backdrop of curfews, and the fear of arrest for
consorting, white and black manage to form their own club. For a night
they can forget their worries and experience rare happy times singing,
dancing, listening to music, and with a little luck... romance.
Forty
years on, as the club faces demolition, our three characters meet once
again to stage a musical reunion and protest in an attempt to save their
old stomping ground. As the trio reflects upon loves lost and found, old
arguments and alliances resurface.
Dark secrets and ghosts that
have lingered for more than half a century are revealed, and we discover
that reconciliation is more than saying sorry.
Image: Left - Ernie Dingo and Jessica Clarke. Photo - Jon Green
Historical Photo Only Supplied Courtesy of Yirra Yaakin 2011 Production.
These actors do not appear in HIT’s 2025 production
Sneak Peek
Please Note: Hazers and flashing lights may be used during this performance.
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets:
Adult $30
Senior $25
Concession $20
Student $15
Child (under 13) $13
Groups 6+ $20
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Musical - First Nations
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$30.00 -
17 July 2025 -
150 minutes -
19:30 -
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre -
The Handbury Auditorium -
Suitable Age 12+ -
Hazer and flashing lights may be used during this performance.
