ET F AR T U G HE LT R MU O A S N IC M A L

Adapted from the book “I Sang for my Supper” by Margaret Fulton

Book & Lyrics by Doug Macleod | Music by Yuri Worontschak | Directed by Aarne Neeme Under licence to - HLA Management Pty Ltd, PO Box 1536, Strawberry Hills NSW and Cine International Pty Ltd.

We would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future.

Margaret Fulton Before Margaret Fulton burst into the nation’s kitchens in 1969 with her burnt orange crockpots and chunky stoneware serving dishes, encouraging housewives to try their hand at Nasi Goreng and Apricot Chicken, Australian food was bland, boring and British, or overly fussy, fancy and French! The Margaret Fulton Cookbook, with hundreds of recipes, step-by step instructions, hints, tips and full-colour pictures, was a huge success, and taught a generation of women how to make delicious, economical dishes for family and friends. The era of the dinner party was born! Armed with a fondue set, a pressure cooker and their new confidence, women transformed themselves from family cooks to elegant hostesses, serving Chicken Liver Pâté, Sweet and Sour Pork and Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding. Margaret’s book sold over 1.5 million copies. In 1983 Margaret was awarded an Order of Australia in recognition of her services to cookery, and in 2006 she was named by the National Trust as an Australian Living National Treasure. In 2009 Margaret was named as one of the 25 Australians who have most changed the nation. Sadly, Margaret Fulton passed away on July 24th, 2019, she was 94 years old!

Margaret Fulton Queen Of The Dessert was first produced by Theatreworks in 2012. Directors: Bryce Ives and Nathan Gilkes. Actors: Amy Le Palmer, Zoy Frangos and Laura Burzacott.

“This project is supported by Thanks to the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.” Dates

March June The Events Ctr. Caloundra – Sat 13 & Sun 14 Cairns Performing Arts Centre – Thu 17 The ‘J’ Noosa – Fri 19 Townsville Civic Centre – Fri 18 Redland Perf. Arts Ctr. - Sat 20 Hughenden Diggers Theatre – Sat 19 Logan Entertainment Centre - Sun 21 Charters Towers World Theatre – Sun 20 The ‘Q’ Queanbeyan – Tues 23 to Sat 27 Capella Cultural Centre – Wed 23 Cessnock Performing Arts Centre – Wed 31 Gladstone Entertainment Centre – Thu 24 Rockhampton Pilbeam Theatre - Sat 26

April Newcastle Civic Theatre – Thu 1 July The Star Gold Coast - Sat 3 Maryborough Brolga Theatre – Thu 1 Ipswich Civic Centre – Thu 8 Mackay Entertainment Centre – Sat 3 Redcliffe Entertainment Centre – Sat 10 Moranbah Arts Council – Sun 4 QUT Gardens Theatre Brisbane – Tues 13 & Wed 14 Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre– Thu 8 Tenterfield School of Arts – Thu 15 Goulburn Workers – Fri 9 Glen Innes Chapel Theatre – Sat 17 Griffith Regional Theatre – Sat 10 Coffs Harbour Jetty Memorial Theatre– Sun 18 Bairnsdale Forge Theatre – Wed 14 Port Macquarie Glasshouse Theatre – Wed 21 Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre – Fri 16 Toowoomba The Empire Theatre – Fri 23 Shepparton Riverlinks Eastbank – Sat 17 Roma Civic Centre – Sat 24 Frankston Arts Centre – Sun 18 Narrabri The Crossing Theatre – Fri 30 Glen Street Theatre– Wed 21 to Sat 24 Colac Otway Perf. Arts Centre. – Wed 28 Sale - The Wedge PAC– Thu 29 May Karralyka Centre Ringwood – Fri 30 Wonthaggi Union Com. Arts Centre – Sat 31 Bingara The Roxy Theatre – Sat 1 Elizabeth The Shedley Theatre – Thu 6 to Sat 8 Port Lincoln Nautilus Arts Centre– Tue 11 Kalgoorlie Goldfields Arts Centre – Fri 14 August Esperance Civic Centre – Sat 15 Drysdale Potato Shed – Sun 1 Merredin Cummins Theatre– Tue 18 Blue Mountains Theatre – Sat 7 Albany Entertainment Centre – Wed 19 Mittagong - Chevalier College PAC – Sun 8 Bunbury Entertainment Centre – Thu 20 Tamworth Capitol Theatre – Tue 10 Mandurah Performing Arts Centre – Fri 21 Albury Commercial Club – Fri 13 Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre – Sat 22 Bendigo The Capital Theatre – Sat 14

MARGARET FULTON THE MUSICAL Creatives

Book and Lyrics ...... Doug Macleod Musical Composer...... Yuri Worontschak Producer Jally Entertainment...... John and Alli Bailey Director ...... Aarne Neeme Tour Director...... Alli Pope Musical Director...... Meg Kiddle Choreographer ...... Dan Venz Assistant Choreographer ...... Jared Mifsud Lighting...... Ethan Costello Sound...... Thomas Fisher Musical Score Copyist...... Tim Forrester Set Design and Construction...... John Bailey Wardrobe...... Jally Entertainment Photographer...... Andrew Seymour Publicist...... Lionel Midford Artwork...... Design Central Cast

Judy Hainsworth...... Margaret Fulton Jessica Kate Ryan ...... Isabella Zoë Harlen...... Bea Paige McKay...... Woman Boss / Mandrake Conor Ensor...... Trevor / Gas Boss / Secret Boss / Truth Boss / Michael Clancy Enchelmaier...... Nut Boss / Ad Boss / Denis / Paul Hamlyn Understudies

Jasmine Dare Nathan Cox

MARGARET FULTON THE MUSICAL Songs

The Book Jam The Bicentenary Bobby Limb Margaret Fulton Blues Mandrake the Musician The Things you can do The Book La Vie Boheme London Pressure Cooker Welcome to my World Twixt Here and Here Beautiful Decorative, Elegant and Useless I Sang for My Supper

MARGARET FULTON THE MUSICAL Cast

Judy Hainsworth One of Brisbane’s most dynamic performers and writers. She is the creator of ‘#FirstWorldWhiteGirls’ (Brisbane Comedy Festival, Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe) and a member of Matilda Award-winning cabaret group, Babushka. Judy’s theatre credits include ‘Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts’ and ‘The Narcissist’ , which earned her a Matilda Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Zoë Harlen A Bachelor of Musical Theatre graduate from the Queensland Conservatorium. Her roles while training included Rosie in ‘Sweet Charity’, Frenchie in ‘The Life’, and Maria in ‘West Side Story’. Her credit highlights since graduating include performances with Shake & Stir Theatre Company and the Brisbane Immersive Ensemble. Jessica Kate Ryan Graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium with a BMUS (Musical Theatre) in 2014. Some performance highlights during her studies were as Little Red in ‘’ and Jeanie in ‘Hair’. Since graduating she has performed in ‘Cool Britannia’ , ‘Carrie’ (Wax Lyrical) and ‘Bumpy Angels’ (HOTA), ‘The Wives Of Wolfgang’ (Wonderland Festival) and ‘Cluedo: The Interactive Game’ (Brisbane Immersive Ensemble)

MARGARET FULTON THE MUSICAL Cast

Paige McKay Graduated with a Bachelor of Musical Theatre at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University in 2018. Her highlights included playing Milly in ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’, Mabel in ‘Fame the Musical’, and Amy in ‘Little Women the Broadway Musical’. Paige is thrilled to be making her touring debut in ‘Margaret Fulton- The Musical’ for Jally Entertainment.

Conor Ensor Conor is a graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, UK. Credits include Joe in tour of ‘Sticks & Stones’ (Brainstorm Productions), Bagheera in ‘The Jungle Book’ (S4K International), Tybalt in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (Moving Stories) and Aladdin in ‘Aladdin’ (Boogie Management). Clancy Enchelmaier A recent graduate of Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University’s Music Theatre program who made his professional debut as Louis Wallace in ‘State of Origin the Musical: The Beginning’. University highlights include – ‘Les Misérables’ (Javert), ‘Personals’ (Brandon) ‘Dog Fight’ (Lounge Singer / Dance Captain) ‘Carousel’ (Billy Bigelow) and ‘West Side Story’ (Dream Ballet Tony)

MARGARET FULTON THE MUSICAL Writer

Doug MacLeod Doug MacLeod is a Melbourne writer for adults and children and he has worked with most of Australia’s top comedians. In 2008, the Australian Writers’ Guild awarded Doug the Fred Parsons Award for his Contribution to Australian Comedy. After writing many children’s books for Penguin (including the award winning SISTER MADGE’S BOOK OF NUNS) and working for ABC Radio’s comedy department, Doug spent two years as head writer for Network Ten’s THE COMEDY COMPANY. He then wrote and produced around thirty episodes of THE COLIN CARPENTER SHOW for Ten, before joining Artist Services full-time and becoming a principle writer on FAST FORWARD, FULL FRONTAL (which he also produced) and scripted edited BIG GIRLS BLOUSE. As a break from sketch comedy he co-wrote five episodes of SEACHANGE with Andrew Knight. For ABC TV, Doug co-produced three series of THE MICALLEF PROGRAM. For cable TV he produced 22 episodes of THE BOB DOWNE SHOW. He also worked as the script editor on the hit series, KATH AND KIM from 2003. For Opera Australia and Windmill Performing Arts, Doug wrote the libretto for the opera MIDNITE based on the book by Randolph Stow which premiered to critical and public acclaim at the 2004 Melbourne Festival and was part of the State Theatre Company of South Australia’s 2005 season. Doug co-wrote with satirist John Clarke a new musical, THE ADVENUTRES OF SNUGGLEPOT AND CUDDLEPIE AND LITTLE RAGGED BLOSSOM, with music by Alan John and directed by Neil Armfield for Belvoir Street Theatre, Windmill Performing Arts and the Sydney Festival. It was nominated for a Helpmann award for best new work. Doug is co-creator and writer of the successful series DOGSTAR for the BBC and Channel 7, produced by Media World. Doug won an AWGIE in 2006 for his episode A DOG’S TALE. His episode was nominated for an AWGIE in 2007 for THE BEAGLE HAS LANDED and in 2008 he won the AWGIE for Children’s Television and the John Hinde Award for his episode MAN BITES DOG. The series premiered in England in 2007. He ALSO wrote episodes of TIME HACKERS, CJ THE DJ and SNAKE TALES. His young adult novel, I’M BEING STALKED BY A MOONSHADOW (Penguin) was shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Awards in 2007. MARGARET FULTON THE MUSICAL Music

Yuri Worontschak Yuri Worontschak, son of Ukrainian refugees, is a composer with experience across many genres. Musical Theatre: Off-broadway musical Illuminati Lizards from Outer Space (New York Musicals Festival 2018-19), Margaret Fulton The Musical had a theatrical run in Sydney (2018) and Melbourne (2012), Shift Control with Joe Barros (NY Theatre Barn), Outer Sink (world tour), Bondi High (Bondi Theatre Company read 2018) and Cruising The Musical (in development). Feature Film: Love the Beast (Eric Bana), Take Away (Rose Byrne) ,You and Your Stupid Mate (Stephen Curry), The Mao Game (Kirsty Alley and Piper Laurie), Halifax (Essie Davis) and Dogstar Xmas Movie. Television: Utopia, Mad as Hell (Shaun Micallef), Big Girls Blouse (Kath and Kim ), AFI Awards () Dogstar and Animalia. Score Supervisor: It Runs in the Family (Michael and Kirk Douglas), Empire Falls (Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Newman), Shiner (Michael Caine), Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremony, Sydney Para-Olympics Closing Ceremony, Neighbours, One Night the Moon (Paul Kelly), Nijinski (Derek Jacobi). Record Production: (Centre Stage and On the Boards), Peter Andre: (Give a Little Sign), and Diana Krall: (It Runs in the Family), and Jamie O’Neal. Musical Director: Centenary of Federation Concert (Debra Byrne, Deborah Cheetham and Todd McKenny), Circus Oz, Tiny Tim, Melbourne International Festival Comedy Gala 1990-2016 (Bea Arthur, Lin Manuel Miranda, Lenny Henry and Terry Jones), Micallef Tonight (Jose Feliciano, Percy Sledge) and Circus Oz (world tour). Awards: AMEB Young Composers Award, AFI Award, APRA Award, ARIA Platinum Record award for Production and Engineering, Ampex Gold Reel Award. Illuminati Lizards from Outer Space is currently in development as a feature film.

MARGARET FULTON THE MUSICAL Producers

John Bailey & Alli Pope-Bailey Jally Entertainment Jally Entertainment are one of the country’s most progressive and successful touring companies with an extensive touring roster of exciting productions for both adults and children, booked well into 2023. John’s background in business, building and set construction along with Alli’s career in acting, directing and writing makes for a dynamic partnership, producing a long list of highly successful touring shows since 2008. Productions to date include, ‘Popcorn’, ‘Sleuth’, ‘Steaming’, ‘The Castle’, ‘The Full Monty’, ‘The Producers’, ‘Venus Vs Mars’, ‘Calendar Girls’, ‘Ladies Night’, ‘Mediocrity’, ‘Gallipoli’-A Manuel of Trench Warfare’, ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest’, ‘Gilligan’s Island-The Musical’ and ‘Menopause The Musical-Women on Fire’. Specialising in the writing of children’s educational theatre, Alli’s scripts have been performed consistently throughout Australia for 10 years. Her credits include, ‘Snow White and the Seven Cool Dudes’, ‘Aladdin and his Magic i-Pod’, ‘Little Red in the Hood’, ‘The Little Mermaid and friends’, ‘Cinderella Spinderella’ and ‘Goldilocks Rocks’. Jally Entertainment regularly host international artists, such as ‘Sound and Fury’ and ‘Ingrid Garner’s Eleanors Story’ Frank Ferrante’s An Evening with Groucho’ which has toured Australia twice and currently on their roster for a UK tour in 2023. Next year Jally Entertainment will tour with ‘Mother and Son’ starring Julie McGregor and Christopher Truswell. John and Alli are thrilled to be bringing Margaret Fulton’s story to the stages around the country and would like to thank their enthusiastic cast, crew and creatives, for all their valuable input and dedication to this outstanding production.

MARGARET FULTON THE MUSICAL Director

Aarne Neeme Directed over 200 professional productions covering the whole classical and contemporary repertoire; specializing in new writing. Worked for most of the major theatre companies in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Taught at all leading tertiary institutes (both vocational and academic) in New Zealand, Singapore and throughout Australia. Won various awards in Sydney, Perth, Newcastle and Canberra. Undertook a year’s part-time course in Film Directing with AFTVS (1979), and Multicam for Directors Course with AFTRS (1995). Directed 5 blocks of “Out of The Blue” (BBC/Channel 10) 2008; 12 episodes of “Blue Heelers” (Channel 7) 2001 – 2005; 7 episodes of “MDA” (ABC) 2002 – 2005; 6 episodes of “All Saints” (Channel 7) 2002 – 2007; 3 blocks of “” (Channel 7) 2005-2011; 11 blocks of “Neighbours” (Channel 10) 2006-2011

1995– 2021 ...... Freelance Director / Lecturer 1994 – 1995...... Artistic Director – Actors Centre, Sydney 1992 – 1994...... Senior Fellow – National University of Singapore 1990 – 1991...... Artistic Director – Hole in the Wall Theatre, Perth 1985 – 1989...... Head of Theatre Department – WA Academy of Performing Arts 1983 – 1984...... Freelance Director / Lecturer 1983...... Artistic Director – National Playwrights Conference 1980 – 1982...... Artistic Director – Hunter Valley Theatre Company, Newcastle 1979 ...... Freelance Director / Lecturer 1978...... Churchill Fellowship, England / Europe 1973 – 1977...... Artistic Director – National Theatre Company, Perth 1971 – 1972...... Resident Director – Nimrod Street Theatre, Sydney 1969 – 1971...... Resident Director – Octagon Theatre, Perth 1969...... BA (Drama), UNSW 1966 – 1969...... Undergraduate, UNSW 1963 – 1965...... Ensemble Member, Emerald Hill Theatre, Melbourne

MARGARET FULTON THE MUSICAL Musical Director

Meg Kiddle Meg has recently returned from the very popular Australian tour of Menopause the Musical – Women on Fire for Jally Entertainment as Vocal Coach and in the role of Earth Mother. She holds a Master’s in Music studies, Vocal Pedagogy and BMus - Voice from Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University and successfully performs across SE QLD as a crossover singer in opera, jazz, pop and music theatre genres. She has performed variety of musical roles that include; Carlotta (Phantom of the Opera), Aunt March (Little Women), Mrs Corry (Mary Poppins) and Fairy Godmother in Flaws and All; a new Australian musical. In addition, Meg’s theatrical roles include M’Lynn (Steel Magnolias), Michelle (‘Allo ‘Allo) and Miss Tipdale (Not now Darling) with local repertory groups. Her operatic roles with Opera QLD and Operez include the title role of Agrippina and Lucia in Britten’s The rape of Lucretia. Meg also performs in several covers and tribute bands in and around the Brisbane region and she also teaches over 50 students of singing each week at 2 prestigious Sunshine Coast colleges and her own private teaching studio in Brisbane.

MARGARET FULTON THE MUSICAL