Little Fella Bindi
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]
Premise
Bindi, the last of his tribe, plays with native animals until he realises he must leave them to join 'human' society.
References
- "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)., Sydney, N.S.W.: John Haynes and J.F. Archibald, 79 (4116), 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
- Theatre Program at Museums Victoria
- Original program
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