The Best Cabinet Maker Musical 唐人街木匠音乐剧

Step into the enchanting world of "The Best Cabinet Maker," an original musical uncovering the hidden history of Chinese cabinet makers in Melbourne's Little Bourke Street during the late 19th to early 20th century. Follow Ah Chan's journey from Canton to Melbourne, where he trains with master carpenter Ah Mok, facing discrimination as they build a thriving business, and navigating through the challenges of bringing his wife, Ah Moi, into Australia during the era of White Australia Policy.

Set against a backdrop of solidarity and infused with melodies of traditional Chinese instruments erhu, guzheng, dizi and yangqin, this musical is a poignant tale of resilience and unity that echoes across time. Secure your seats today for a journey into the past that will resonate with your heart. 

*Please join us for a discussion and feedback session with the creators of "the Best Caninet Maker" musical after the Sunday afternoon performance. We would love to hear what you think of the show.

**English & Chinese caption available. 
   Wheelchair accessible venue.

《唐人街木匠》是一部原创华人历史音乐剧，聚焦一段鲜少被提及的澳洲华人反抗史。随着音乐响起，我们将回到19世纪末至20世纪初的墨尔本唐人街，随着主人公阿陈一起，从广东漂洋过海，怀揣梦想抵达墨尔本，在老师傅阿木的悉心指导慢慢成长为一个优秀的木匠。故事展现了他们如何在在那个年代克服重重歧视，建立起自己的金字招牌。但更大的难题还在等待着阿陈，在那个白澳移民政策盛行的年代，阿陈和他同样来自广东的妻子阿梅要经过多少道考验，才能终于在澳大利亚团聚？

这部音乐剧的作曲使用了中国传统乐器二胡，竹笛，古筝和扬琴，以坚韧和团结的主题为背景，勾勒出一幅幅令人难以忘怀的画面。和我们一起回到过去，来感受这个扣人心弦的故事吧。

*周日下午场的演出结束后将会有一场和“唐人街木匠”主创团队的见面会。我们诚挚地邀请每一位观众朋友在见面会上跟我们一起讨论这部音乐剧并提出你们宝贵的建议。

**演出将提供中英字幕 
   轮椅无障碍场所

Supported by the City of Melbourne Arts Grants