Nuclear II
A science-fiction rock musical, based on the earlier ‘Nuclear’ by Rodney Stewart for the PACT theatrical co-operative. Reviews: Romola Constantino, ‘Nuclear II in orbit’, Sydney Morning Herald, 30 April 1973, p. 9; Grant Thompson, ‘Success of new Nuclear’, Sydney Morning Herald, 6 May 1973, p. 109.
Cast & Crew
Cast
| Actor | Tony Ryvers |
|---|---|
| Athlete | Nick Grant |
| Boxing instructor | Igor Tanis |
| Debutante | Stephanie St Clair |
| Entertainer | Noel Waterhouse |
| Girl next door | Sur Versluis |
| Jacko | Nick Callan |
| Johnny | Jonne Sands |
| Joker | Colin McLeod |
| Mal | Douglas Wiggins |
| Mannequin | Donna Hill |
| Michelle | Shirley Anne Kear |
| Outdoor girl | Lynn Christopher |
| Rikky | Spencer Whitely |
| Shy boy | Peter Basson |
| Singer | Erl Dalby |
| Singer | Christie Laine |
| Singer | Marilyn Murray |
| Sylvia | Virginia Vagg |
| Tomboy | Maree Green |
| Wild-eyed innocent | Leona Woodnutt |
Crew | |
| Assistant choreographer | Robina Beard |
| Bass | Dave Ellis |
| Choreographer | Ronne Arnold |
| Director | David Whitaker |
| Drums | George Adamson |
| Guitar | Alan Oloman |
| Keyboard | Brian King |
| Lyrics and music for ‘I can promise you sunshine’ | Peter Clark |
| Music, Lyrics and Original Book | Rodney Stewart |
| Musical director | Brian King |
| New Book for Production | David Whitaker |
| Saxophone | Geoff Oakes |
| Stage design | Desmonde Downing |
| Trombone | Ken Tate |
| Trumpet | Kim Paterson |
- Observations (1)
- Added by Simon Guerrier.
Photographs
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Photo credits
- Single of 'I can promise you sunshine' by Jonne Sands, Other public domain
- B-side of single, for 'Rikky Rikky', Other public domain
- Nuclear II programme - cover, Other public domain
- Nuclear II programme - cover, Other public domain
- Nuclear II programme - cast photo, Other public domain
- Nuclear II programme - lead biogs, Other public domain
- Nuclear II programme - cast biogs 2, Other public domain
- Nuclear II programme credits, Other public domain
- Nuclear II programme - creators biogs, Other public domain
Observations
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David Whitaker seems to have met Stephanie St Clair during rehearsals for this production; they were married on 6 February 1974.
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