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The story of the perils besetting a pioneering family going to the Arrowtown goldfields in the 1860s.  Written by Kevin Lynch and David Johns of Arrowtown and directed by Simon Coleman.  

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.

'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.

Tickets are $35.00 Adult and $20 Child. $5.00 per ticket discount for groups of 10 or more.

Mondays show, tickets are $30 Adult and $15 Child

Dates:

• Sat, 22 September 2012 @ 8pm
  Saturday
• Mon, 24 September 2012 @ 8pm
  Monday
• Wed, 26 September 2012 @ 8pm
  Wednesday
• Thu, 27 September 2012 @ 8pm
  Thursday
• Fri, 28 September 2012 @ 8pm
  Friday

Location

Alexandra Memorial Theatre