Victorian Opera's revival of Ned Kelly musical resumes rehearsals amid crisis
Victorian Opera's revival of the 1970s musical Ned Kelly resumed rehearsals this week, offering hope amid Australia's cancellation crisis in theatre. Written by Reg Livermore and Patrick Flynn, the show opened in Ballarat to strong reviews after being initially shut down in 1978. Livermore calls this revival a last chance to reclaim the musical's legacy.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 09:30 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 09:40 UTC
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