Wallaby Bob's Aussie Christmas
Tempo Theatre, in partnership with Radio 1RPH, will present our 10th annual Christmas radio play at 7pm on Christmas Day. Tune in on 1125AM in Canberra, 89.5FM in Wagga Wagga, 99.5FM in Junee, online at radio1rph.org.au, or on the Community Radio Plus app.
A fun-filled family story, set to keep you laughing. Santa has been kidnapped by evil elves and his daughter Sandy is sent to Australia to find him. Who better to recruit to help than the greatest Aussie hero ever, Wallaby Bob!
Listen to the promo:
Cast
| Character | Played by |
|---|---|
| Wallaby Bob | GEORGE BELIBASSAKIS |
| Santa Claus | PETER FOCK |
| Sandy Claus - his daughter | MELITA CAULFIELD |
| April | CAROL WALLACE |
| May | LOUISE RITTER |
| June | JO JONES |
| Possum Perce - Bob's Sidekick | GARRY ROBINSON |
| Ozwald T Ralia - Narrator | PAUL BALLENGER |
| Barmaid Jo | CHERYL BROWNE |
| Stockman mick | TONY GALLIFORD |
| Train station announcer | CHERYL BROWNE |
| Commuters (train travellers) | TONY GALLIFORD and BILL KOLENTSIS |
| Santa john | MIKE WESTON |
| His photographer Jan | CHERYL BROWNE |
| Kids at billabong junction | LEO RITTER |
Written by Michael Weston and Jo Jones
Lyrics by Michael Weston
Music by June Colin-Thome
Music arranged by Bill Kolentsis
Directed by Michael Weston
Technical support Neville Pye and ArtSound studio