We’ve seen singing cats, operatic phantoms, and drag queens with bridges on their heads. Now Melbourne has a musical it can really call its own.

Shane Warne The Musical is a leg-spun yarn about what it means to fall arse-over-tit into the Australian Dream and emerge a deadset legend. In a country that routinely prunes its tall poppies, this show sets out to celebrate and dissect the life of cricket’s boofheaded hero as he battles fame, failure, fidelity and the ferocious Australian media.

The boy from Black Rock will be immortalised on stage by the multi-talented composer and comedian Eddie Perfect (pictured) with editorial assistance from Casey Bennetto (Keating!) and direction by Neil Armfield (Candy, Keating!, The Boy From Oz Arena Spectacular).

SHANE WARNE THE MUSICAL @ Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins St, Melbourne. World Premiere Season from Wednesday 10 December 2008. Tickets on sale now from www.ticketmaster.com.au and 1300 723 038, or through the venue on (03) 9650 1500.

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