Presents
John Schumann &TVC / Henry Lawson: A life in Words and Music
Saturday 13 May, 2023
Doors 7.00PM
Showtime: 8.00PM
Doors 7.00PM
Showtime: 8.00PM
In 2005, legendary Australian singer-songwriter John Schumann released Lawson, a highly acclaimed album of songs drawn from the poetic works of Henry Lawson. The album has become an Australian classic and is regarded as the best musical interpretation of Lawson’s poems.
Now Lawson - A Life in Words and Music will be brought to life on stage at the MEMO Music Hall.
John Schumann and The Vagabond Crew will perform the album in its entirety, with an emotional and compelling narrative delivered by South Australian ABC broadcaster and journalist, David Bevan.
The narrative was written by John Schumann and his friend and teacher, Professor Brian Matthews.
“Tragic but brilliant, Henry Lawson is one of Australia’s national treasures,” said John Schumann.
“Lawson was flawed, dysfunctional and defeated but he had a rare gift. Henry Lawson found our voice and he showed us how to listen to it. For that alone, we owe him.”
@
MEMO Music Hall
88 Acland Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182
PLEASE NOTE: This online ticket window for this event will close 2 hours prior to doors opening time. To purchase tickets after this time, please try your luck at the venue, once doors have opened.