The Round
My Fair Lady presented by Babirra Music Theatre
Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion.
A play about a young flower girl from Convent Garden who wishes to improve herself and with the aid of Professor Henry Higgins does so but!
Babirra produced a wonderful musical of My Fair Lady which your reviewer could not fault.
The settings caught the feel of the story, the costuming was excellent especially at the races.
The artists were excellent.
Eliza Doolittle was given a superb performance added to by a wonderful voice particularly from the cockney to the upper class added to by a lovely singing voice by Siobhan Judge.
Siobhan really caught the essence of the character and was a delight to see.
Henry Higgins, the voice expert, was played by Mark Monroe.
A good performer capturing the character as envisaged, and a good balance to Siobhan.
They both worked well together, and one feels they made the production.
Colonel Pickering was given a great performance by Tim Murphy.
Tim really captured the character and was kind to Eliza as Henry was very demanding.
Tim Murphy is an asset to Babirra Music Theatre and his performance added to the production.
Tim Malone was Eliza’s father Alfred Doolittle, a dustman who had definite views on life as he saw it.
This added to his future.
Tim caught the role beautifully giving a wonderful interpretation of the character.
Mrs Higgins, Henry’s mother, was given a great interpretation by Patricia McCracken.
An understanding woman who at first was upset that Henry was out with a common flower girl but when she grew to know Eliza, her attitude changed.
Patricia was superb in the role and her feelings towards Eliza come across as very natural.
Henry Higgin’s housekeeper, Mrs Pearce was played by Fiona Carter.
A well performed character who sympathised with Eliza and stood up for her when Henry got a little obstreperous.
Another good performance.
Freddy, who fell in love with Eliza, was performed by Charley Conwey who gave a a great performance of a young man in love.
His only song was masterfully delivered and was a delight for the audience.
The Hungarian ex pupil of Henry Higgins, Zoltan Karpathy, was given a great performance by Matthew Davies.
Compliments must go to the director, Alan Burrows for a wonderful production and a good night of theatre.
The cast added to the high standard of the production and Babirra Music Theatre is not one to be missed.
Burrinja Theatre
Clare Bowditch – In Concert
Clare Bowditch is a musician broadcaster, sometimes actor, speaker, entrepreneur and author.
Somewhat of a slashie you might say.
Clare has graced about every major stage festival and venue across Australia, performing alongside icons like Leonard Cohen, Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins, Gaye and John Buiuitler.
Whether she’s performing, speaking or sharing her story, Clara Bowditch brings authenticity, heart and a spark of magic you won’t want to miss.
Season: Saturday 21 June. At 8pm.
Karralyka Theatre
Non Stop by Circus Oz
Australian icons Circus Oz are here with a new hour of non-stop energy.
A simply unmissable fresh and fun filled extravaganza, it’s performed by a multigenerational ensemble for a multigenerational audience.
Experience a collusion of comedy, clown, acrobatics, skipping, bows and arrows, beauty, muscles, music flying trapeze, juggling, slapstick crazy antics, and daredevilry by the hand of an eclectic ensemble spanning six decades.
It’s sheer delight and the infectious joy will leave breathless, laughing, and wanting to cartwheel home.
Season: Saturday 5 July at 7pm, Sunday 6 July at 2pm.
