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A FREE and interactive live performance this weekend will transport the audience back in time to Geelong in the mid-19th century.<\/p>\n

The Arts Industry Commission will present the Geelong 1850s Outdoor Performance in Johnstone Park, recreating four scenes within the park space – Corio Bay, The Bush Inn, Western Gully and Gaol.<\/p>\n

MURRI:YUL Consultants Heather Threadgold and Traditional Owner Melinda Kennedy will be joined by Traditional Owner and renowned performer Barry Gilson as they present historical Geelong, weaving Wadawurrung contexts with true tales of grit, living in squalor, bushranger exploits and other, little-known historical facts about Geelong in the 1850s.<\/p>\n

Talented local actors and storytellers join in to help contribute to the atmosphere of a Geelong of days past.<\/p>\n

\u201cThreading Gold Walking Tours has taken almost 3,000 locals through the streets and laneways of Geelong 1850s and the response is clear that the histories of Geelong are rich and diverse and exciting,\u201d Threading Gold Walking Tours\u2019 Heather Threadgold said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMURRI:YUL Consultants expands upon this and we are thrilled to team up with incredible local talent and Traditional Owners in presenting this exciting performance.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope to see you there.\u201d<\/p>\n

This project is supported by the City of Greater Geelong through the Arts & Culture, Arts Industry Commissions<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Geelong 1850s Outdoor Performance is a fantastic opportunity to be learn more about our region\u2019s Wadawurrung and bushranger history against the backdrop of our beautiful Johnstone Park,\u201d Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher said.<\/p>\n

\u201cLocal storytellers and actors will make this immersive experience a truly unforgettable one.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Geelong 1850s Outdoor Performance will be presented at Johnstone Park, Geelong on Saturday, April 10 from 4.30pm.<\/p>\n

Make sure you bring a chair or rug to recline upon as the performance will move from space to space.<\/p>\n

Book your free tickets now at eventbrite.com.au\/e\/1850s-geelong-outdoor-performance<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A FREE and interactive live performance this weekend will transport the audience back in time to Geelong in the mid-19th century. The Arts Industry Commission will present the Geelong 1850s Outdoor Performance in Johnstone Park, recreating four scenes within the park space – Corio Bay, The Bush Inn, Western Gully and Gaol. MURRI:YUL Consultants Heather […]<\/p>\n

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