THE Royal Telephone is ringing again in a new toe-tapping play based on legendary Australian singer-songwriter Jimmy Little, one of the South Coast's favourite sons.
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Country Song premiered at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre on July 9 to a standing ovation.
Illawarra residents will get their chance to see the show at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre from September 2-5.
Born in 1937, James Oswald "Jimmy" Little was the first Indigenous Australian to receive mainstream music success with hit singles like Royal Telephone, which reached No 1 in 1963.
The Nowra boy became an ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and paved the way for many other Indigenous artists.
The play reminds and informs the audience of stories from the past, and provides insight into the racial segregation of the 1960s.
Jimmy Little challenged what people thought of Indigenous performers with his sheer talent and charisma.
Acclaimed actor and musician Michael Tuahine came up with the original idea for Country Song after being inspired by the film Walk the Line.
The story was further developed by award-winning playwright Reg Cribb.
Filled with well-known tunes, Country Song is a beautiful, musical and warm journey that celebrates the healing.
Tickets range from $45-$65. Family of four, $180.
