VERY few Australians wouldn’t have heard of Banjo Paterson, – the man who wrote the song that’s often regarded as an unofficial national anthem – Waltzing Matilda.
But there’s a back story to the life of one of Australia’s most acclaimed poets and, in The Man They Call The Banjo, audiences will get an insight into the century-old secret love story behind Australia’s favourite song.
Set during the Great Shearer’s Strike, in a time and a place when Australia was as close as it has ever been to civil war, the play is based on Dennis O’Keeffe’s ground-breaking research delving into the real history behind Waltzing Matilda.
It’s an explosive tale of raw emotion, drama and historical significance that encompasses the angst between the shearers and the squatters, a forbidden romance, and the mystery surrounding the death of Australia’s most iconic figure – The Jolly Swagman.
The Man They Call The Banjo is on at Warburton Arts Centre on Saturday, 23 July, for a one-off performance.
Tickets can be booked online at www.culturetracks.info, by phone at 1300 368 333 or in person at our venues.
Banjo Giveaway
The Mail, in conjunction with Remedy PR, has two double passes to give away for The Man They Call The Banjo at Warburton.
To be in the draw, like and share this story on the Mail’s Facebook page, mentioning the word ‘Banjo’.
Winners will be notified on Thursday, 21 July.
