Episode of Series “Kids for kids”.
Riff-Raff, an Australian rock musical that launched the well known band “Men at Work” was re-staged at the Union Theatre, University of Melbourne. The musical touches upon the problems, frustrations and hopes of four teenagers living in the ‘80’s. It featured two Year 12 students who were involved in a professional performance for the first time and they discuss how they benefited from the experience. Contains interviews with the writer/director of the musical, Jan McDonald and writer/actor, Phil Sumner.
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ACMI Identifier
509249
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Musicals - Production and direction
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Australia
Music & Performing Arts → Performing arts
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation