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April 17, 2015
DEAD MEN TALKING
A 90 minute stage show celebrating Australia’s two greatest storytellers Henry Lawson and Banjo
Patterson.
Max Cullen is Henry Lawson and Warren Fahey is ‘Banjo’ Paterson. Together they are Dead Men
Talking – a two-man show of verse, yarns and song.
Henry and Banjo are seated at the Leviticus Bar & Grill, Heaven’s Gate, yarning about old times, their
legacies and their famed ‘war of words’ in The Bulletin magazine. Between friendly leg-pulling they
revisit their youth and some of their greatest work, particularly their songs and poems that tell of a
different Australia.
“Cullen and Fahey’s ‘Dead Men Talking’ is a lively banter between our two best-loved dreamers and
poets. They bring the two legends to the centre stage in a way that evokes a different Australia. A
wonderful experience full of humour, warmth and friendly, nostalgic yarning.”
When: 7pm, Friday 15 May
Where: Tuggeranong Arts Centre
Tickets: $35 adults, $20 students
BOOK THIS CONCERT
Tuggeranong Arts Centre is delighted to present Dead Men Talking, after sell out shows right across
the country. Don’t miss this opportunity to see this lively authentic presentation from two of
Australia’s most regarded actor / musicians. An entertaining show for the whole family, combining
poetry, music, theatre and comedy.
Max Cullen is a celebrated Australian actor for stage and screen. He is best known for roles in The
Flying Doctors, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, My Brilliant Career and The Great Gatsby. He has won more
awards than you can poke a stick at including a Logie, Sydney Theatre Critics Award, Film Critic’s Circle
Award and several AFI Awards. Born in Wellington, NSW, and now living in Gunning, he has a great
affinity for the bush and the stories that contributed so much to the Australian identity. Full bio –
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Cullen
Warren Fahey has been collecting and performing Australian bush traditions for well over 45 years. He
is a regular on ABC radio and television. Author of 30 books, including the centenary edition of A.B.
Paterson’s Old Bush Songs (ABC Books 2005) he has been honoured with the Order oF Australia, Prime
Minister’s Centenary Medal, The Bush Laureate Lifetime Achievement Award and, in 2010, Australia’s
Media contact: Cassidy Richens, 0405 485 288, 6293 1443 or
cassidy.richens@tuggeranongarts.com.au
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highest prize for services to music, The Don Banks Music Award. He prefers to say he is a graduate of
the Dingo University of the Outback. Full bio – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Fahey
Interviews and photo opportunities can be arranged by contact Cassidy Richens on 6293 1443
Media contact: Cassidy Richens, 0405 485 288, 6293 1443 or
cassidy.richens@tuggeranongarts.com.au
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