THE NEST - COMMISSIONS NEW WORK

In 2007 Up Close and Musical, Kookaburra’s late-night Friday cabaret, was performed over 9 Friday nights. More than 50 artists, technicians and theatre staff gave their time and skill to present each show.

The Nest is using the funds raised through Up Close and Musical to commission a new Australian musical from James Millar and Peter Rutherford, the writers of The Hatpin.

This will be their second musical and Kookaburra will provide the structure to help nurture and develop this commissioned work into potentially a mainstage production.

James and Peter are wonderfully talented. The Hatpin has had a very successful season at Seymour Centre, and enjoying great acclaim for setting a new benchmark in Australian musical theatre. (We look forward to seeing the The Hatpin touring in your town soon.)

Kookaburra and The Nest are delighted to be working with them on their second major work.