Illustrator May Gibbs | ||
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Similar Little Ragged Blossom, The complete adventur, Little Obelia | ||
The Adventures of Snugglepot & Cuddlepie and Little Ragged Blossom is a musical with book and lyrics by John Clarke with Doug MacLeod and music and additional lyrics by Alan John. It is based on the Snugglepot and Cuddlepie books created by Australian author May Gibbs.
The story centres on the two characters of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, who befriend a Blossom and search the unknown land of Australia. Unlike other adaptations, this version is a political satire.
It premiered at the Theatre Royal in Sydney on 9 January 2007, presented by Windmill Performing Arts and Company B in association with the Sydney Festival, Perth International Arts Festival and Adelaide Festival Centre. Adult actors played the parts of the gumnut babies - Darren Gilshenan (Cuddlepie), Tim Richards (Snugglepot) and Ursula Yovich (Ragged Blossom).
The musical was nominated for 2007 Helpmann Awards for Best New Australian Work, Best Presentation for Children and Best Costume Design.