'The Boy from Oz'

(The Production Company)

'The Boy from Oz' is the story of Peter Allen who grew up in a small Australian country town with an ambition to sing and entertain and ended up an international favourite and Academy Award winner.

The musical unabashedly targets Australian audiences recalling with affection the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.

This limited season production is tireless and showy. Rohan Browne is energetic in the title role and whilst he doesn't always hit the pitch in his singing he conveys the aura of his character. The supporting performers are outstanding especially Caroline O'Connor (as Judy Garland) and at the performance I attended Hudson Sharp (as young Peter).

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