Riverlinks presents A Migrant's Son Part of the 2023 Cabaret Series

Please note: this is a past event

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When: Saturday 16th of September, 2023, at 7:30pm to 8:45pm
Where: Riverlinks Eastbank - 70 Welsford Street, Shepparton
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Cost: Full $42.00
Concession $37.00
Entertainment Package Full $36.00
Entertainment Package Concession $32.00
Group (6+) $35.00 each
Under 17 $29.00
Contact: Riverlinks Box Office: 03 5832 9511

Cabaret at Riverlinks: A true-life musical tribute to the heart, hilarity and sheer hard work of one man's migrant experience.

Igniting memories of a story that millions of Australians can relate to, Michaela Burger pays tribute to her Greek migrant family and hard-working, fun loving larrikin father Luke, who defied all odds.

From early morning deliveries for the family bakery at age seven, down opal mines in Coober Pedy at age sixteen and opening a chain of discount supermarkets in Adelaide, Luke's road was not one for the faint-hearted.

Premiering to a sell-out Adelaide Cabaret Festival season, nominated for a Helpmann Academy Award and winner of the inaugural Frank Ford Award at the Adelaide Fringe, this critically-acclaimed work conveys an incredible true story through original music written and performed by Burger alongside your local community choir.

You'll traverse 100 years from Russia to the Australian outback, following the hardship, ingenuity, tragedy and triumph present in all migrants' stories.

Brought to life with Burger's music played by a live band and bouzouki player, Michaela tells her family story with poignancy, heart and comical aplomb.

Warnings: Occasional course language.