Little Fella Bindi
1958 puppet play by Peter Scriven
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Little Fella Bindi is a 1958 Australian musical comedy play by Peter Scriven. Performed by marionettes, it is a sequel to his popular The Tintookies and like that was produced by the Elizabethan Theatre Trust.[1][2]
| Little Fella Bindi | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Peter Scriven |
| Directed by | Peter Scriven |
| Music by | Eric Rasdal |
| Lyrics by | Eric Rasdal |
| Date premiered | 1958 |
| Place premiered | Her Majesty's Theatre, Brisbane |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | Aboriginal culture |
| Genre | musical comedy |
It was Scriven's personal favourite.[3] The show toured widely all over Australia. One venue was Her Majesty's Theatre in Brisbane where it was performed to sell out seasons. The theatre seated nearly 2000 people per performance. Scriven later mounted 'The Ezplorers' and 'The Water Babies'.
Premise
Bindi, the last of his tribe, plays with native animals until he realises he must leave them to join 'human' society.