‘Mimma: A Musical of War and Friendship’ premieres in Perth

By Laura Egan
Community contribution / 5 years, 1 month ago

Next month, Subiaco’s Regal Theatre will host the premiere of ‘Mimma: A Musical of War and Friendship’.

The main cast of ‘Mimma’: Mirusia Louwerse, Jason Barry-Smith, Sean O’Boyle (music director), Holly Meegan and Suzanne Kompass (centre). (Photo supplied)

The latest masterpiece from Orana Productions, Mimma blends jazz, opera and musical theatre to trace the journey of two women from ...

By Laura Egan

Community

It was Mimma’s selflessness in the face of great suffering that touched me deeply, so when Giles and I were thinking of character names, I said immediately the one that I’d like to use.

— Ron Siemignowski

My parents talked about the fear and hysteria of the inevitable all the time, something which shines through very strong in the production.

— Ron Siemignowski

The music that I wrote three and a half years ago was what really inspired the story.

— Ron Siemignowski

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‘Mimma: A Musical of War and Friendship’ premieres in Perth

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