Double Bill by The Space Company

Two powerful yet forgotten Australian stories uncovering our past to reveal who we are today.

Performed by award-winning ABC presenter & performer, Joel Carnegie, acclaimed Gunditjmara actor, Tom Molyneux and the Coffs Harbour Regional Brass Band.

STARDUST tells the story of bandleader and trumpet player, Col Brain. Before he died, Col placed his most prized life possessions into a cupboard and locked it up, never to be opened again. But what was inside? Told through the eyes of his grandson – award winning ABC presenter & performer, Joel Carnegie – herein lies the discovery of a time capsule of Australian musical life, in a heart-warming quest to uncover what Col wanted us to know about his life by the things he left behind.

This show truly is a treat.. ABC Radio National

THE MISSION follows the journey of “Fighting Gunditjmara” man, Allan McDonald – one of the first Aboriginal soldiers from Victoria to enlist for war. He fought at Gallipoli and Beersheba, only to be denied a soldier’s settlement on his ultimate return to Australia and forced from his land at the Lake Condah Mission. This captivating and rollicking story, told by his great, great nephew, Gunditjmara man Tom Molyneux, tells the truth of Uncle Allan’s struggle; fighting for Country, for love, and for justice.

The Mission is a beautiful, touching, rich tribute… Keith Gow Reviews

Experience this award-winning double bill, featuring Coffs Harbour Regional Brass Band and meet two ordinary individuals, whose extraordinary lives still reverberate to this day.

STARDUST
WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY
Joel Carnegie

THE MISSION
WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY
Tom Molyneux

PRODUCER
Joel Carnegie

DIRECTOR
Daniel Lammin

COMPOSER
Nadje Noordhuis
DRAMATURG
James Jackson

LIGHTING & SPATIAL DESIGNER
Bronwyn Pringle
SOUND DESIGNER
Justin Gardam