The iconic story of Ned Kelly is brought to life in this exhilarating new Australian musical. NED makes its Melbourne debut after a sell-out premiere season at the Ulumbarra Theatre in Bendigo.
The original cast reunites for a one night only concert at The National Theatre, St Kilda on Monday 17 July 2017.
NED is a truly Australian theatrical experience. Be swept away by this Concert/Oratorio presentation featuring a stellar cast and stunning orchestra, a combined power of 50 performers.
NED explores the extraordinary highs and devastating lows of Ned Kelly’s journey from local hero to felon to legend. Audiences will see themselves in the struggle of a poor family trying to make it through in a system that was stacked against them.
Adam Lyon (King Kong) has written a hauntingly beautiful score that captures the sounds of the bush, while the libretto has all the raucous humour, warmth and tragedy audiences expect from this iconic story.
Directed by Gary Young (Georgy Girl, Mamma Mia!) and musically directed by Kellie Dickerson (Wicked, Doctor Zhivago), NED brings together a host of Australian musical theatre stars on their night off from other engagements.
Nelson Gardner (Merrily We Roll Along) stars as Ned and is joined by Penny Larkin (Mama Mia!), Hannah Fredericksen (Dreamlover), Connor Crawford (Molly) and Alana Tranter (Georgy Girl, Hello Dolly).
‘The excellent cast is first rate…’ Catherine Lambert – Herald Sun
‘Director Gary Young should be applauded for a well-oiled production, which is confidently and slickly staged…’ Rebecca Harkins-Cross – The Age
‘Quite simply, this is the best completely original, entirely Australian musical ever.’ David Spicer – Stage Whispers
NED A New Australian Musical in Concert at The National Theatre, 20 Carlisle St, St Kilda, Monday 17 July, 7.30pm. Tickets (03) 9525 4611 or www.nationaltheatre.org.au
