Vandemonian Lags makes a show of songs from convict records

Tasmania’s dark convict past is revived in a stage show that makes its debut at Dark Mofo 2013.
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Brothers Mick and Steve Thomas talk to ArtsHub about their show Vandemonian Lags due to debut at Dark Mofo in June.


Mick Thomas takes the call in Melbourne. Brother Steve rings from Hobart. We’re talking about the musical theatre production they’ve devised for Dark Mofo, Vandemonian Lags. Two brothers, one in Victoria, the other in Tasmania. You couldn’t script a better fit for a show about family, Tasmanians and Victorians. To see how, you have to know a bit of back story, so sit back and let Steve and Mick Thomas fill you in.

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Paul Isbel
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Paul Isbel is a former ArtsHub contributor and a publicist for the Australasian Arts and Antiques Dealers Association. Most recently he was a course designer for an entry-level vocational training program for the arts sector.