Before Jennifer Hawkins, there was Geraldton’s Beryl Mills…
When a Geraldton girl is crowned the unlikely winner of the first Miss Australia competition, she becomes a celebrity overnight.
Based on a remarkable true story, this musical comedy will have your toes tapping and your heart singing, as we uncover this untold piece of local history.
Miss Westralia had its world premiere at The Blue Room Theatre in 2019 (produced by Blonde Moment Theatre). The professional premiere was held at Queens Park Theatre in Geraldton in 2021 as part of a major regional tour produced by Western Sky Projects, with tour coordination by CircuitWest, and funding support from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
View the 2022 promo trailer HERE.
Miss Westralia - A New Musical
Book by Madeline Clouston
Music and Lyrics by Jake Nielsen
Music by Matthew Predny
Concept and Story: Amelia Burke, Madeline Clouston and Jake Nielsen
2021 Professional Regional Tour
Directed by Jake Nielsen
Musical Director Ashlee Clapp
Production Manager - Megan Fitzgerald
Stage Manager - Charley Newton
Choreography by Emily Pates-Star
Set & Costume Design by Kelly Fregon
Lighting Design by Mai Han and Megan Fitzgerald
Musical Accompaniment and Music Supervision on Tour: Emily Gelineau
Cast:
Amy Fortnum
Morgan Cowling
Ruby Voss
Cal Silberstein
Produced by Andrew Baker
Photos: Dragonfly Media, Geraldton
Video: Original Blue Room Season Company
Photos of Professional Premiere Cast at
Queens Park Theatre, Geraldton 2021
Original Blue Room Cast:
Helena Cielak
Rachael Chamberlain
Thomas Dimmick
Grace Johnson