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"...
I saw the Scottish Premier of `Rush and was impressed
by the content, which provided a challenge for cast
and production teams. The result was emotional, compelling,
yet at times amusing, with musical numbers appropriate
to every scene." |
Bert
Lumsden , NODA President 2008/9 |
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a rollicking tale of love, lust
and greed ..." |
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a raw, lung-powered,
pomp-rock pageant ..." |
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pure gold ..." |
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"David
John's book would be serious stuff indeed
if it
wasn't brightened by Kevin Lynch's robust
score" |
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the production has good characterisation
and a cracking pace ..."
John
Twyford (North
West Evening Mail 9th May 2006) |
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This powerful professional
musical tells the moving story of immigrant
gold miners and their quest for instant fortune.
With a strong storyline and a modern score,
it demands the resources of a professional,
semi-pro or large amateur group to be successful.
Whilst new to our catalogue in 2004, it has
been licenced to and performed by both professional
and amateur groups to rapturous audience applause.
In 1862 the goldfields were a savage and unforgiving
environment. Duncan and Sarah McKenzie arrive
in the 'new country' when Jackie O'Fea brings
news of the gold strikes. Leaving his family
for the diggings with a promise to return,
Duncan seizes his chance for freedom from
the near-slavery of the 19th century working
class life. He is joined by his friends Nathan
and Millie Hall, who along with O'Fea and
his nephews, the Lomax brothers, head off
to seek their fortune.
At the diggings, tragedy strikes. Nathan is
drowned in a massive flood on the Arrow River
leaving Millie a widow. She is cared for by
the camp and particularly by Joe Lawson who
cuts her wood for the coming winter. But Millie's
winter comes early when she is assaulted by
O'Fea with only the Lomax brothers as witnesses.
Meanwhile Sarah thinks of what could have
been. She reflects on her childhood as she
struggles to support her children.When Duncan
strikes gold, his euphoria is short lived
as a young miner Dan Nolan is murdered by
the Lomax brothers. Duncan is accused of the
crime, and after an absurd trial, he is sentenced
to hang. Sarah tries for an appeal but fails.
After Duncan's death a bond develops between
Millie and Sarah. She tells Sarah of her ordeal
with O'Fea and the Lomaxes. As the Lomax brothers
sleep a woman enters the cabin and shoots
them both. O'Fea fights her and with some
help from the 'spirit of the times' O'Fea
meets his end. Love has blossomed between
Millie and Lawson who decide to leave the
goldfields together as Sarah considers her
past and looks to the future.
The
gold rush in New Zealand may not be quite
as well known as the Californian gold rush,
but exactly the same dreams, desperation and
desires happened there as in California.
David John's true-to-life words coupled with
the rich and varied music of Kevin Lynch greatly
inspired the previous casts with an enthusiasm
which was seen and felt by the audience. The
newspaper reviews and letters of praise stand
testament to this impressive musical which
is as loud, large and feverish as its name
would suggest.
Larger amateur groups need not fear for their
audience numbers - this has the all the musical
power and feel of 'Oliver!', 'Paint Your Wagon,
'Jesus Christ Superstar' and 'The Pirates
Of Penzance' all rolled into one. Gearge Balani,
the Managing Director of New Zealand's CHTV
in 1999 said of Rush!, ".. .the only
thing preventing it from being a similar worldwide
hit to 'Cats' and 'Phantom Of The Opera' is
that it wasn't written by Andrew Lloyd-Webber
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Complete with all marketing and promotional
artwork and images, as well as comprehensive
staging details, 'Rush!' fizzes with energy,
and has both a wonderful, warm richness which
fills the soul, coupled with a rawness as
cold and spectacular as hoar frost. |
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| Principals
(4m, 3f) |
| Duncan McKenzie -
30/40. A jeweler, enthusiastic and impulsive,
loving. Tenor |
| Sarah - his
wife, 30/32. Dutiful, emotionally torn, compassionate.
Belt/MS |
| Millie - his
wife. 19. Wise, balanced, gentle. Con/Mezzo |
| Jackie O'Fea
- Middle aged comic Irishman with an unpleasant
side. Baritone.
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| The Prospector
- 50/60. The 'Spirit Of The Time'. Narrator/Observer.
Bass/Baritone |
| Meg - 40's.
A big, buxom, hearty Scot. Fearsome yet gentle.
Belt |
| Judge - 40/50.
A little 'possessed'. Passionate. Baritone/Tenor |
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| Support (5m) |
| Nathan Hall
- 25. An adventurer, ebullient. Baritone |
| Joe Lawson
- 25/30. Handsome prospector, a good friend
to have. Baritone |
| Bill Lomax
- 20's. Slow-witted, relies on John. Baritone |
| John Lomax
- 20's. Older brother of Bill. Both are under
O'Fea's influence. Baritone |
| Dan Nolan
- 19. A young adventurer. Baritone |
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| Male and Female company, who play a variety
of roles - Prospectors, Constables, Barmaids,
Immigrants of various nationalities and skills.
5 McKenzie children: 6yrs to 10yrs (includes
one set of twins). |
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Click on a title to hear a Windows Media
clip, or to see a short video clip. These
clips will open in a new window.
All audio clips (except *) were recorded
at a professional production given in
New Zealand, (Track 2 was recorded at
an amateur production on New Zealand).
All video clips were recorded at the
UK Premiere amateur production in May
2006 given by the Barrow Amateur Operatic
& Dramatic Society, Barrow-in=Furness,
Cumbria.
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| 1) Prologue / Overture |
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Orchestra, |
| 2) Let Me Take You Back |
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Prospector |
| 3) A New Day Dawns |
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Principals & Ensemble |
| 4) A Fair Days Work |
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Joe, Nathan, Duncan & Company |
| 5) Gold At Your Fingers |
Video Trailer
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O'Fea & Company |
| 6) I Can't Take Anymore |
Video Trailer
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Duncan & Sarah |
| 7) Bright And Shiny Gold |
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Company |
| 8) Cry Your Tears |
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Sarah, Children & Women |
| 9) The Ballad Of Millie
Hall |
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Prospector |
| 10) Look But Don't Touch |
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Meg, Dan, 3 Barmaids & Men |
| 11) Broken Wings |
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Millie |
| 12) In A Perfect World |
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Sarah |
| 13) That's What Friends Are
For |
Video Trailer
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Dan Nolan, The Lomax Brothers |
| 14) Run Duncan, Run |
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Duncan & Company |
| ~~ Interval
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| 15) Working Men |
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Male Company |
| 16) Sign Your Name |
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Duncan, John Lomax & Company |
| 17) Hell Of A Life On The Arrow |
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Prospector |
| 18) Seven Doors |
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Judge & Company |
| 19) The Wheels Keep On Rolling |
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Women & Prospector |
| 20) Appeal Court |
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Sarah & Appeal Judge |
| 21) I Wonder |
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Duncan & Miners |
| 22) Once Upon A Time |
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Joe & Millie |
| 23) The Ghost Of Duncan Mckenzie |
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Prospector & Lomax Brothers |
| 24) I've Got News For You Lady |
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O'Fea & Prospector |
| 25) Try To Make The Best Of
What You Got |
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Meg & Company |
| 26) If I Knew Then & Finale |
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Duncan, Sarah & Company |
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| Orchestration
/ Band Parts |
These are availble in
either printed form to hire, or as pdf files to
buy, as follows :-
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- MD (Full orchestration)
- Keyboard 1- Predominantly piano, electric
piano, General Midi-capable instrument
- Keyboard 2 - accordion, strings, pads, General
Midi patches, some splits
- Violins 1 & 2
- Viola
- Celli 1 & 2
- Flute
- Clarinet - with optional WX7 Wind controller
(Bassoon, Flute)
- French Horn
- Trumpets 1 & 2
- Trombones 1 & 2
- Guitar 1 - acoustic and electric
- Guitar 2 - with optional Banjo (or Guitar
controller, acoustic and electric)
- Bass Guitar - 5 string
- Acoustic Bass - optional
- Percussion / Timpani - 2 Timp, rhythm-tech.
style tambourine, wood-block, guiro, triangle,
tubular bells, xylophone, “egg” shaker, gong,
anvil, glock., mark tree
- Drum Kit
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| Duration |
: 140 mins |
| Acts |
: 2 |
| Principals |
: 4m, 3f |
| Sets |
: 12 |
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