DVD of Songs from the Collits’ Inn Operetta
In 2007, we attended a special evening in Melbourne organised by Jonathan Harvey, who had done an M.A. on the Collits’ Inn Operetta. He arranged for four singers from the Victorian State Opera to perform the songs, a local historian to write a linking script, and Charles (Bud) Tingwell, one of Australia’s most well-known actors, to provide the narration. It was quite magical to hear those lovely voices singing several of the songs from the Operetta – some of which are quite beautiful. There is a chapter about the operetta in the book.
Jonathan’s mother makes professional videos and still has a copy, so if anyone would like one please contact her directly at jane@janedogs.com. They are one hour long, and I understand the cost to be $50 plus postage.
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