Barbara and the Camp Dogs facts for kids
Barbara and the Camp Dogs is an exciting rock musical. It was created by Ursula Yovich and Alana Valentine. They wrote the story and the songs, along with Adm Ventoura. The musical tells the story of Barbara, a talented Aboriginal singer. She lives in Sydney and dreams of becoming a big star. Her cousin and foster sister, René, is also a main character. When Barbara's mother becomes unwell, the two sisters go on a special journey. They travel back to their homeland in the Northern Territory to be with their family.
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What is a Musical Production?
A musical production is when a play with songs is performed for an audience.
First Performances
Barbara and the Camp Dogs was first shown in December 2017. This first show, or "premiere," happened at the Belvoir St Theatre in Sydney. Ursula Yovich played the main character, Barbara. Elaine Crombie played René, Barbara's cousin. Leticia Cáceres was the director. She helped the actors and crew bring the story to life. The Belvoir theatre company helped produce the show.
Touring the Country
After its first run, the musical went on a big tour in 2019. It traveled to many cities across Australia. These cities included Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, and Wollongong.
Awards and Recognition
Awards are special prizes given to people or shows for being excellent.
Helpmann Awards
Barbara and the Camp Dogs won four Helpmann Awards in 2019. The Helpmann Awards are very important awards for live performances in Australia. The musical won for Best Musical. This means it was chosen as the best musical show of the year. It also won for Best Original Score. This award celebrates the amazing music and songs created for the show.
Other Nominations
The musical was also recognized in other ways. In 2018, it was nominated for an AWGIE Award for Music Theatre. These awards are for great writing in different types of media. In 2019, it was considered for two other important awards. These were the Nick Enright Prize for Playwriting at the New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards. It was also considered for the Prize for Drama at the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards. These nominations show how well the story and writing were received.
