The Hatpin

The Hatpin

"The Hatpin" is a musical theatre production inspired by the true story of Amber Murray who in 1892 gave up her son to the Makin family in Sydney, Australia.

Written and developed in 2006 - 2007, by James Millar (book and lyrics) and Peter Rutherford (composer).

"The Hatpin" opened at the Seymour Centre in Sydney on February 27th 2008. The production stars Peter Cousens, Caroline O'Connor, Barry Crocker, and Melle Stewart.

The Hatpin made its US premiere on September 15, 2008 at the American Theatre of Actors in the Chernuchin Theatre as a participant of the New York Musical Theatre Festival. Caroline O'Connor followed "The Hatpin" overseas to reprise her role of Harriet Piper, as did Gemma-Ashley Kaplan, who returned to play Clara Makin.

Original Cast

Melle Stewart as Amber Murray

Caroline O'Connor as Harriet Piper

Michelle Doake as Agatha Makin

Gemma-Ashley Kaplan as Clara Makin

Peter Cousens as Charlie Makin

Tyran Parke as Edward Cleary

Barry Crocker AM as James Hanoney/Justice Stephen

Jennifer Peers as Minnie Davis

Ocatvia Barron-Martin as Marianne Leonard

Jodie Harris as Rebecca Rigby

Nick Christo as Thomas Williamson/James Joyce


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