Waltzing Matilda Theatre and subsequently touring twelve regional centres in Queensland. The show was created by Jason and Leisa Barry-Smith and Narelle French. The story line used the fictional process of Banjo Paterson writing the poem when he visited Queensland in 1895 to present episodes of four famous Australians: bass-baritone Peter Dawson (1882–1961), soprano Dame Nellie Melba (1861–1931), Bundaberg-born tenor Donald Smith (1922–1998), and soprano Gladys Moncrieff, also from Bundaberg. The performers were Jason Barry-Smith as Banjo Paterson, Guy Booth as Dawson, David Kidd as Smith, Emily Burke as Melba, Zoe Traylor as Moncrieff, and Donna Balson (piano, voice). Waltzing Matilda "Waltzing
Waltzing Matilda (film) engagement and Chic sets off alone as a swagman, accompanied by a chorus of 'Waltzing Matilda'. Pat Hanna held a competition for the name of the film. A prize of ₤10 was shared amongst the 20 people who suggested "Waltzing Matilda". The character of Chic William was well established on stage and in Pat Hanna's previous movies but changed for this film- he is poor, drinking heavily and drifting from job to job. The movie was shot at Efftee Studios in Melbourne in mid 1933. The romantic male lead, Norman French, was a casting director for Efftee and Hanna. The