Unsung Heroes of Australian History

A multimedia show celebrating ordinary people who have done extraordinary things. It involves scripted narration, songs, projected images, audience interaction and the gratuitous distribution of Anzac biscuits.

This exciting and innovative musical production brings you stories of people and events in Australia’s history right up to the present day. So many people have quietly made their mark and helped to form this fortunate nation. Moira Tyers, Bruce Watson, Neil Robertson and Wendy Ealey invite you to meet some of them. They ask the big questions:

Who shot Ben Hall?
Whaddaya mean ‘Pa Will?’
The youngest soldier to die at Gallipoli was how old!?!
Who’s got a glacier and a rat named after them?
You said how many went to the slide night!?!?!?
Why would anyone go round with chalk in their pocket?
Who was Australia's first professional female jockey?
What was Henry Lawson’s mum like?
Wasn't that a weird time for a sewing bee?
Play it again Horace!

The show has received warm and enthusiastic responses from audiences all over Australia.

"With exquisite attention to their craft, Moira Tyers and her players tune in to Australian History, rescuing some long-forgotten stories from obscurity, and breathing new life into other more familiar iconic tales. Gutsy, political, refractory and lyrical, Unsung Heroes is sure to be enjoyed by a new generation of music lovers who want to see meat on the bones of the past. These songs drip with the satisfying juices of solid research, spirited lyrics and sublime artistry. A musical and historical feast!" Dr Clare Wright Historian Author Broadcaster Honorary Research Fellow, La Trobe University

“I love the way the narration adds to the stories in the songs. It was so informative as well as funny and moving”

“That Dad’s Song did me in. My father was in WW2. He never talked about it either. Same goes for me... but now... I’m going home to talk to my kids”

“I urge you to take this to schools. It was so full of information and so engaging. This is the way to get through to them. Kids will learn from this show!”

“Terrific show! Standout highlight of this year’s festival for me!”

Visit the Unsung Heroes of Australian History web site. See a YouTube clip.

Entry by donation ($25/$15).

Bookings advised. Wayne (02) 9939 8802.

See Manly Daily notice.

See photos taken on the day.