A magical guide to Fighting Fascism
Una guía mágica para luchar contra el fascismo.
מדריך קסום ללחימה בפאשיזם
Three women, three time periods, three regimes: one family full of secrets.
An epic musical journey following three women in three places as they discover untold family truths. Based on fascinating historical events - the Chilean dictatorship, the Jewish diaspora in the UK, and the second generation Australian experience - be transported magically between worlds as mysterious, tyrannical forces try to keep these women apart. Enter angry mermaids, wise trees, and messages travelling on the wind that whips the sand dunes. Expect music, humour, and a dash of history, as you are guided on a multicultural voyage to discover what happens to families when secrets are buried and memories are lost at sea.
“A Magical Guide to Fighting Fascism” debuts at Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre at 7.30pm on Saturday 13th June 2026.
This WA premiere is funded by the Department of Cultural Industries, Tourism and Sport.
THE TEAM
Producer, Writer & Director: Asha Cornelia Cluer
Musical Director, Additional Composition & Hebrew Translations: Keshet
Dramaturg: Anna Quercia-Thomas
Lighting Design: Adelaide Harney
Sound Design & Operation: David Stewart
Costume Design & Construction: Jamie Jewell
Production Management, Set Design & Construction: Edward Daw
Company Stage Manager: Ethan Battle, Charlotte Seeber
Magic & Illusion Design: Pierre Ulric
Associate Producer: Amy Fortnum
Dialect Coach: Acacia Daken
Cast (from Left to Right): Chloe-Jean Vincent, Melissa Westlake, Jo Morris, Macy Curtis, Federica Longo Huntington, Keshet, Adriano Cappelletta, and Keshet.
2024 creative developmenT - WORK IN PROGRESS SHOWING
Funded by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, with additional support from The Blue Room Theatre, AMA Actors Studio, AND DAW Carpentry.
The Team: Asha Cornelia Cluer (Writer, Producer), Rachel McMurray (Director), Keshet (Musician, Translator), Anna Quercia-Thomas (Dramaturg) Ed Daw (Production Manager), Acacia Daken (Dialect Coach), Melissa Westlake (Actor), Steph Pick (Actor)
production photos © Georgi Ivers 2024.
two public workshops inviting participants to explore the techniques and ideas behind the making of this work were run in April 2024:
2024 Creative Development funded by the DLGSC