Show Details Past Productions
The Desert Song
Babirra's
production of 'The Desert Song' was performed at the Whitehorse
Centre in May / June 1997. This production's lead and
ensemble cast showed intelligence, dedication, dramatic versatility
and vocal quality coupled with a sparkling stage presence to make
these performances compelling and entertaining.
Production Team
Director - Chris White
Musical Director - Michael Loughlin
Choreographer - Lynette White
Set Designer - Chris White
Lighting Design - George Kulikovskis
Costume Designer - Lorraine Page
Stage Manager - Steve White
Cast
| Pierre Birabeau (the red shadow) - Chris Rashliegh | Sid el Kar - Martin Spottiswood |
| Margot Bonvalet - Sally Morrison | Hassi - Ken Nugent |
| Captain Paul Fontain - Joey Alcock | Clementina - Lena McDonald |
| Benjamin Kidd - Geoff Sussman | Mindar - Eric Little |
| Susan - Rowena O'Callaghan | Edith - Cara Richards |
| General Birabeau - Barry Page | Neri - Margaret Shilton |
| Azuri - Heidi Dekker | Hadji - Neil Shilton |
| Ali Ben Ali - Geoff Dawes | Lieutenant La Vergne - David Rayment |
| Sergeant De Boussac - Paul Bennett |
Ladies Chorus (Soldiers Wives and Spanish Cabaret Girls)
Maureen Beyers, Barbara Breen, Joanne Buckingham, Robyn Dart, Anne Fyffe, Margaret Hanley, Kaye Haslam, Christine Matysik, Debbie Oems, Geraldine Rush, Michelle Scheggia and Sue Welsh.
Men's Chorus (Soldiers of the Foreign Legion and Guards)
Paul Bennett, Broderick Berry, Geoff Carew, Stuart Gordon-Addison, Ken McKenzie, Craig Makiol, Nick Petris, Graham Philpott, Laurie Webber and Bruce Whimpey.
