In the 1850's people pack their belongings and head for the goldfields. The hustle and bustle of the diggings is interrupted by the arrival of three woebegone orphans who hope to make their fortune. As luck would have it, they find a huge nugget worth one hundred pounds! The orphans set off to celebrate their discovery at the “Gold Diggers Ball”. Unfortunately, Big Black Dan, the notorious bushranger also plans an appearance. He and his gang stage a daring hold up at the ball and snatch the money from the orphans. Their escape is foiled, and after a noisy court case, Dan and his hapless boys are sent to gaol. The happy and wealthy orphans are reunited with relatives after having grabbed that gold!
Category B: A wonderful gold rush musical. 70 minutes. 12 rollicking songs. 5 leads. Lots of small roles. Chorus groups of gold fields women, miners, townsfolk, traders etc. The production pack features a terrific activity book