JACKA THE MUSICAL
The AFUO encourages you to come and witness this production
As many of you may be aware Prof Michael Lawriwsky wrote a book about Albert Jacka and his role in WWI. Jacka received Australia’s first Victoria Cross of the war.
“He was one of the first people among 300,000 plus Australians to volunteer,”.
“It was just that adventurous spirit he had.”
A private in the 14th Battalion, Jacka landed at Anzac Cove late in the day on April 25 and was soon on his way to the frontline.
In Jacka’s case this turned out to be Courtney’s Post, about a kilometre inland from the beach and one of the most dangerous spots on the peninsula. noted Jacka’s biographer Michael Lawriwsky
He thought if you got a VC you had to stick with the men. You couldn’t just rest on your laurels and go away. You had to stick it out and take the same chances as everybody else.
Michael Lawriwsky, biographer
The Jacka VC Musical is now just over 1 week away at the
DAREBIN ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
Friday 9 October 8pm
Saturday 10 October 2pm and 8pm
Tickets $38 / $34 Concession, Veterans, RSL members
Web: http://www.darebinartscentre.com.au Phone: (03) 8470 8282
CAPITAL THEATRE BENDIGO
17 October 2015 8pm
Tickets $38 / $34 Concession, Veterans, RSL members
Web: http://www.thecapital.com.au Phone: (03) 5434 6100
For further information please visit www.jackavc.com.au or email [email protected]
Australia has never seen anything like it before. An incredible roller-coaster ride of emotions, it depicts the drama and tragedy of key battles at Gallipoli and the Western Front, a number of Aussie larrikin comedy routines including a football-rugby stand-off, a casino/bar room brawl in Cairo, a song about ‘two-up’, and a love story set in Scotland. With costumes, innovative sets, pyro-technics and the backing of a 25 piece orchestra, it will leave the audience enthralled.
Here is more information
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHDrQtIYNyM
Next Monday 5 October at 1:20pm Michael will be interviewed by Richard Stubbs on 3LO.
The AFUO congratulates Michael on his efforts. Book now!
