SHOUT! The Legend of the Wild One

2-17 August 2024

Laycock Street Community Theatre

Directed by Leigh Collins

Musical Direction by Mark Williams

Choreography by Nicole Seggie & Jessica Williams

Johnny O’Keefe wants to conquer the world. He never actually does, but that’s beside the point. 

His career gives him spectacular highs and tragic lows. He battles drugs, alcohol, mental illness and a shocking car accident. But he never gives up the fight. The fight Johnny embarks on in the mid-fifties didn’t have its payoff until after his career had long since burnt out. Johnny fought to establish Australian musical performers as forces in world music. In his footsteps came The Bee Gees, INXS, Olivia Newton-John, Peter Allen, AC/DC, The Little River Band and Kylie Minogue.

Johnny’s rise, fall and rise again is a great Aussie musical epic. This musical charts the beginning of teenage culture in Australia. It charts the beginning of Australian rock. It tells the story of a young man setting out on the journey of his life with dynamism verve and ambition.

Book by John-Michael Howson, David Mitchell & Melvyn Morrow

SHOUT cast announced!


A big congratulations to everyone who auditioned for Shout! The Legend of The Wild One. We are beyond excited to announce our incredible cast!

For those who were unsuccessful this time, we thank you for taking the time to audition for the show and encourage you to continue auditioning for future productions with Gosford Musical Society.

If you would like to receive feedback please email gmsshout2024@gmail.com

The show dates are Friday 1st of August - Saturday 17th of August.

So get ready to rock and roll as we turn back the clock, and revisit the life of the Wild One.