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Waltzing the Wilarra
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Waltzing the Wilarra is an Australian musical play written and composed by David Milroy, set in a mixed-race dance club in post-World War II Perth.
Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company premiered the work, which performed from 3 February to 6 March 2011 at the Subiaco Arts Centre as part of the Perth International Arts Festival.[1]
Waltzing the Wilarra was very well received.[2][3] The West Australian called it "a terrific production" with "a powerful, charismatic cast" and that "the music throughout is instantly memorable".[4] PerthNow called it "a landmark production".[5]
The production received three 2011 WA Equity Guild Awards from nine nominations, including Best New Play and Best Design for its composition/music.[6] It was also nominated for three national Helpmann Awards in 2011 including Best Original Score.
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