Musicals from Hal Leonard Australia

Hal Leonard Australia is proud to announce the release of the Australian Musical - The Hatpin. 
Music by Peter Rutherford and book and lyrics by James Millar.

Inspired by the true Australian story of Amber Murray, The Hatpin is a moving and hopeful story about friendship and courage. Dealing with motherhood, poverty and the resilience of women thriving under extraordinary pressures, this show looks at the public’s judgment of private choice, the power of self-liberty and the notion of “care”. 

This case of Amber Murray vs. The Makins was influential in bringing about awareness in society of the need for welfare for single-mothers and the demand for a review of the Australian Child Protection Act.

To read more about this wonderful new Australia musical please visit: THE HATPIN

Cast: 6 men and 7 women plus optional Chorus

What the critics say.....

A powerful piece of musical theatre...A landmark moment in Australian musical theatre"
- Mark Hopkins, Sydney Morning Herald

  "A sophisticated work.....Taking the Australian musical a notch higher"
- Troy Lennon, Daily Telegraph

"The Audience is gripped by the kind of tension and
horror normally associated with a Hitchcock thriller...”
- Diana Simmonds, stagenoise.com

"Gutsy, gritty, dark, funny, clever, rich in history and thoroughly moving...
.rich characters...The Hatpin is a revelation in Australian theatre"
- Joanna Erskine, aussietheatre.com

To request perusal material for this exciting musical or
to apply for performance rights please visit our website.  

www.halleonard.com.au

We look forward to working with you
on your next musical! 

*Conditions Apply

• To order a perusal copy, please complete a perusal request form including the credit card security section. No charges will be made to your card if all materials are returned by the due date.
• Free Perusal offer ends on the 31st December 2010.
• Applications are subject to our standard terms and conditions.