CABARET AND COMEDY CARNIVALE 2011 Held At His Majesty's Theatre

We enter our 10th year of delivering quality, high end cabaret to Perth audiences and are thrilled to announce a bigger, bolder programme than ever before in this nineteen performance season, spanning from May to October.

The inclusion of some of Australia?s greatest musical theatre performers to now grace our main
stage as part of this season, not to mention the incredible opportunity to bring to our audiences a
truly legendary international performer that would otherwise not be seen in Western Australia, is
going to be a fitting 10th Anniversary celebration.

We are genuinely excited to make this leap forward for our patrons and to introduce five major acts on the main stage of His Majesty?s Theatre. These feature a Broadway National Treasure Chita
Rivera and national icons Caroline O?Connor, Rhonda Burchmore, Tom Burlinson and Paul Capsis.
The entertainment continues DownStairs at the Maj every Wednesday to Saturday from 22 June to
1 October with international and national cabaret and comedy artists as well as a bountiful bevy of
Perth?s hottest cabaret and music theatre stars headlining fourteen fresh and original shows.
It is all part of the magic of the Maj so welcome to the first big step forward in Cabaret for Perth.
Cabaret and Comedy Carnivale commences on Thursday 26 May with An Evening With Caroline
O'Connor - A Musical Life. Multi award-winning Caroline O'Connor has graced the stages of
Broadway, the West End, the Royal Albert Hall and Sydney Opera House and now brings her
intoxicating blend of rich vocals and bewitching tales to the main stage of His Majesty?s Theatre.

The program continues with
Rhonda Burchmore IS LEGS 11
MUSICAL DIRECTOR Ray Aldridge and band
Wednesday 1 June
Rhonda Burchmore is one of Australia?s leading musical theatre and cabaret artists still wowing
audiences with her sensuality, comedy, dance, energy and phenomenal vocal talents. Legs 11
celebrates her life in front of the lights and backstage, and coincides with the release of her
autobiography of the same title.

TOM BURLINSON - NOW WE'RE SWINGIN'
with a Sixteen Piece Big Band
Wednesday 8 June
Come fly with Tom Burlinson and a fabulous band of top musicians as Tom salutes the masters of
vocal swing: Frank Sinatra, Nat „King? Cole, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr, and
Bobby Darin. Also celebrating the swing superstars of today - Harry Connick Jr, Michael Bublé and
Robbie Williams.

PAUL CAPSIS: MAKE ME A KING
ACCOMPANIED BY Alister Spence: Piano, Lloyd Swanton: Bass, Toby Hall: Percussion
Monday 13 June
Internationally acclaimed performing sensation Paul Capsis in the intimate show, Make Me A King,
pays homage to his musical influences accompanied by an extraordinary jazz trio led by Alister
Spence. The repertoire includes songs of REM, Lou Reed, Irma Thomas, Billie Holiday, Nina
Simone, Dinah Washington and a few surprises
Chita Rivera: MY BROADWAY
Musical Director Michael Croiter and band
By association with David M. Hawkins
Monday 20 June
Live on stage! An intimate evening of music with two-time Tony Award winner and Broadway
National Treasure Chita Rivera, performing songs from her legendary Broadway career, including
West Side Story, Sweet Charity, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman and more. "You leave this
show walking on air"- New York Times

DOWNSTAIRS AT THE MAJ PROGRAMME
Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

DICK AND CHRISTA HUGHES: 21ST CENTURY BLUES
22, 23, 24 and 25 June
Fresh from sell-out shows around the country, the dynamic father-daughter duo perform early jazz
and blues songs of the smokey speakeasies and storyville parlours of the 1920s and „30s. Songs
include Beer Drinking Woman (Memphis Slim), Pig Slew Blues, Summertime (Gershwin), Weed
Smoker's Dream (McCoy) and St James Infirmary Blues.

PARODIES LOST: A NIGHT OF MUSICAL COMEDY
FEATURING Joshua Brant, Caitlin Cassidy, Izaak Lim and Andrew Williams
DIRECTED BY Andrew Williams MUSICAL DIRECTION BY Tim Cunniffe
CREATED BY Nick Maclaine and Andrew Williams
29, 30 June, 1 and 2 July
A hilarious night of original musical comedy, fast-paced and joyously interactive, this cabaret is
dedicated to the art of comic song. In a brilliant blaze of reinvention, familiar favourites from the
worlds of pop, rock and Broadway will be transformed into prize pieces of parody with riotous
results.

THE BEAUTIFUL LOSERS
FEATURING Mark Jones, Mike McLeish and Karlis Zaid
6, 7, 8 and 9 July
This trio of beautiful losers are really winners - Best Cabaret Ensemble (Victorian Green Room
Awards) and Best Cabaret (Melbourne Fringe). Get ready for exquisitely harmonized tales in the
devil?s own cabaret as they beguile you with their unholy harmonies, then smash your souls on the
rocks of comic damnation!3

FEAR OF A BROWN PLANET
FEATURING AamAR Rahman and Nazeem Hussain
13, 14, 15 and 16 July
Comedians Aamer Rahman and Nazeem Hussain, (Best Newcomer Award, Melbourne International
Comedy Festival) present a brand new show in their trademark confrontational style. Expect to howl
with laughter and leave with something to think about as they boldly tackle the delicate topics of
Islam and growing up brown in white Australia.

HAKUNA MATATA - NO WORRIES!
FEATURING Rhoda Lopez: Vocals, Craig Williams: Guitar, Didgeridoo and percussion
Tim Cunniffe: Piano and Special Guest Ronald Lopez
20, 21, 22 and 23 July
Rhoda Lopez has had a passion for Disney and stories all her life. In her debut solo show come on a magic carpet ride of her favourites stories featuring music theatre classics from Les Miserables,
Miss Saigon, Singin' in the Rain and legendary greats Barbara Streisand, Michael Jackson, Eva
Cassidy, The Beatles, Alanis Morissette and more.

LE GRANDE REVUE DEUX: WOMEN OF ROCK
FEATURING AnaLisa Bell, Mia Brine, Sherry-Anne Hayes, Julia Jenkins, Rhoda Lopez and
Sharon Wisniewski MUSICAL DIRECTOR Tim Cunniffe
3, 4, 5 and 6 August
Calling all Cabaret freaks, geeks and lovers of the darker, rockier side of Cabaret with a Weimar
twist. With an all girls line up, get ready for a no holds barred night of the best music with a sexy
twist! Beauty, brains and talent - what more could you ask for?

YOU'VE GOT THAT THING! A CELEBRATION OF Cole Porter
FEATURING AnaLisa Bell, Will Groucutt and Pilar Mata Dupont
DIRECTED BY Michael Loney
MUSICAL DIRECTION BY Tim Cunniffe
WRITTEN BY Izaak Lim and Nick Maclaine
10, 11, 12 and 13 August
Join us for a season of mischief, romance and charm celebrating the life and music of Cole Porter.
Responsible for composing some of the most delightful and enduring music of all time, this new
cabaret captures the sparkle of Porter's personality, the sophistication of his world and the
intoxicating brilliance of his music and lyrics.

IN THESE SHOES
FEATURING Julia Jenkins
ACCOMPANIED BY Tim Cunniffe
17, 18, 19 and 20 August
From Liza and Bassey, to Bowie and Bob Dylan, from Weimar to Mississippi, each number gets an
electrifying treatment from this gifted interpreter of narrative song. Cheeky and charming, this
cabaret is an intimate glimpse into the influences that have shaped this formidable artist.4

BELOWSKY LIVE: A LESSON IN BELOWSKOLOGY
FEATURING Stephen Belowsky
24, 25, 26 and 27 August
International hound dog Belowsky is a spoken word comic genius, a train-wreck waiting to happen,
who will hit all your senses, have you laughing, thinking and wondering as he takes you on a journey around the world and back again like you?re trapped in a neon technicolour pinball machine.

TARRAKI TARRAKI TATA
PRESENTED Danza Viva Spanish Dance Company
DEVISED AND PRODUCED Deanna Blacher with GUEST ARTIST Tomas Arroquero
ACCOMPANIED BY Jose Giraldo: Flamenco Guitar, Steve Richter: Percussionist
Zen Zeng: Piano Flamenco
31 August, 1, 2 and 3 September
For over 25 years Danza Viva has been thrilling audiences with an exhilarating mix of traditional and contemporary flamenco music, dance and song. In this special season they collaborate with special guest dancer, Tomas Arroquero, to further explore the passion and fire of contemporary flamenco sounds and rhythms.

TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY
FEATURING Ashley Arbuckle: Violin, Sue Bluck: Piano, Pamela Jansson: Vocals
7, 8, 9 and 10 September
Step back in time to the golden, romantic era of dance and song and be dazzled by melodies of
elegance and sophistication. Join Ashley, Sue and Pamela on a musical journey through the streets
of New York, Paris, London and beyond in the company of Berlin, Gershwin, Kern and Porter.

STRANGE FRUIT: Billie Holiday Tribute
CONCEIVED AND PERFORMED BY AnaLisa Bell with a three piece band
MUSICAL DIRECTOR Tim Cunniffe
14, 15, 16 and 17 September
Lady Day was a true jazz diva, admired the world over for her deeply personal approach to singing.
Cabaret artist AnaLisa Bell takes you on the journey that is Billie Holiday featuring notable standards God Bless the Child, What a Little Moonlight Can Do, Embraceable You and Strange Fruit.

STICKY SITUATIONS
FEATURING Trevor Jones
21, 22, 23 and 24 September
Acclaimed singer, pianist and entertainer, Trevor Jones? new show is an entertaining evening of
anecdotes, songs and stories about his special ability to land in dating situations that could only
happen to him. You?ll hear tales of happy endings, redheads, impotence, inappropriate groping and
a Beatles song about coming together.5

FRANKLIN
FEATURING Ali Bodycoat lead vocals and a five piece band
MUSICAL DIRECTOR Tim Cunniffe
28, 29, 30 September and 1 October
Perth jazz diva Ali Bodycoat pays tribute to one of her inspirations - the Queen of Soul, Aretha
Franklin. Accompanied by a five-piece band and backing vocals, Ali celebrates the music and life
of Aretha Franklin including her most loved hits Respect, Natural Woman, Chain of Fools and Think.

There is something for everyone and we know you?ll want to visit more than once. So join the
Brainbox Addict loyalty program and receive ticket discounts to all The Brainbox Project presented
shows. Brainbox Addict is free to join and all you have to do is email:
brainboxaddict@aegogdenperth.com.au with your contact details.
Keep your eyes open for the variety of Premium packages available to some of the main stage
performances, which will enhance and complete an evening of pure musical indulgence. Make you
night as special as you want it to be.
Book at BOCS Ticketing: (08) 9484 1133 or www.bocsticketing.com.au or at any BOCS
outlets

 

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