The Adventures of Snugglepot & Cuddlepie and Little Ragged Blossom (musical)

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The Adventures of Snugglepot & Cuddlepie and Little Ragged Blossom is a musical with book and lyrics by John Clarke with Doug MacLeod and music and additional lyrics by Alan John. It is based on the Snugglepot and Cuddlepie books created by Australian author May Gibbs.

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Synopsis

The story centres on the two characters of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, who befriend a Blossom and search the unknown land of Australia. Unlike other adaptations, this version is a political satire. [1]

Production

It premiered at the Theatre Royal in Sydney on 9 January 2007, presented by Windmill Performing Arts and Company B in association with the Sydney Festival, Perth International Arts Festival and Adelaide Festival Centre. Adult actors played the parts of the gumnut babies - Darren Gilshenan (Cuddlepie), Tim Richards (Snugglepot) and Ursula Yovich (Ragged Blossom). [2]

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Cast

2007 Cast [3]
SnugglepotTim Richards
Cuddlepie Darren Gilshenan
Ragged Blossom Ursula Yovich
B.T. Lizard Simon Burke
Mrs. Snake Kris McQuade
FantailAna Maria Belo
Frog Mitchell Butel
Magpie Ed Wightman
Cockatoo Lara Mulcahy
Kookaburra James Millar
Numbat Jolyon James
GalahAndrew Koblar

Awards

The musical was nominated for 2007 Helpmann Awards for Best New Australian Work, Best Presentation for Children and Best Costume Design. [4]

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References

  1. "The Adventures of Snugglepot & Cuddlepie and Little Ragged Blossom - Perth International Arts Festival 2007". Archived from the original on 13 July 2007. Retrieved 25 June 2007.
  2. "The Adventures of Snugglepot & Cuddlepie and Little Ragged Blossom". Sydney Morning Herald. 15 January 2007. Retrieved 10 May 2008.
  3. 1 2 Edwards, Russell (28 January 2007). "The Adventures of Snugglepot & Cuddlepie and Little Ragged Blossom". Variety. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  4. "NOMINATIONS FOR BEST NEW AUSTRALIAN WORK". Australia Council for the Arts. Retrieved 3 February 2023.