A Quarter to Shine

Happy New Year!
I usually hit the ground running at the start of a new year .....this year I've hit the ground - but can't say I'm running yet.  Still recovering from a very big 2014.  Nevertheless, there are some great projects in the pipeline and happening in the first quarter {I'll think about the next quarter another day!}
Coming Up:

• Tribute to the Andrews Sisters  with Anousha Victoire and Su Morley, sharing the music and the stories of the trio - the most popular girl band in the first half of the 20th Century, reknowned for their incredibly tight harmonies.  No big band behind us though, we're concentrating on the vocals primarily with pared-back instrumentals.   At:  The Buttai Barn {bookings (02) 4930-3153} 25th + 26th February 11am  Tickets $40 incl morning tea and lunch ...     AND  The Dungeon Sun 1st March, 3pm Tickets $25 at the door/$20 online tickets
• To Be Shore to Shore on the [almost] eve of St Patricks Day, here is a taste of Ireland in  typical irish craic with a selection of songs, tunes, story, and poetry.  Featuring the BORDERLESS presentation - an account of female Irish Settlement into Australia told in story and original song.  Plus guest artists:  Heart of Erin[Celtic Chorus], young up-and-coming fiddler Manon,  and additional musicians, poet to be confirmed  At:  The Dungeon, Adamstown  Sun 15th March 3pm  Tickets $23 at the door/ $18 online tickets
• 50's Diva Fever  a nostalgic look at the female vocalists of the 1950's - an era where boy-bands and male singers were 'flavour of the decade', and female artists had to be stand-outs to top the charts.  They were, and they did! You'll hear the songs and stories from artists such as Julie London, Eartha Kitt, Peggy Lee, Etta James, Connie Francis, Blossom Dearie and many more.   Featuring Maureen O'Brien with the support of Robbie Long on guitar and Dave Pudney on Double Bass.   At:  The Dungeon, Adamstown  Sun 26th April 2.30pm  Tickets $25 at the door/ $20 online tickets .... AND  The Buttai Barn 11, 12, 13 May 11am  Tickets $40 incl morning tea and lunch  {bookings direct only (02) 4930-3153}

Review's In

Well the Review's in and it's official ......THIS IS A SHOW YOU SHOULDN'T MISS!   The audiences will tell you exactly that .....the feel-good laughs and great music alone are worth the effort and the very tiny ticket price.

You can read the review HERE:   Review Upstairz Downstairz
And you can get your ticket for this weekend's show/s  here:  show tickets

Game ON!

Opening November 14 for a 3 week season  UPSTAIRZ DOWNSTAIRZ Season 2 ....  Whatever you do don't miss it!  And if you were in the audience of Season 1, trust me, you won't be sorry to come back for a second bite!
This one's a big cast with a whole lot of new characters, some new scenes and a third act.  You'll meet  *The Gatekeeper   and the Man with the Horns;  Residents;  *Tilly Devine  *Slim Dusty  *Dame Nellie Melba {me me me miiii  dearie} *Lady Di  and *The Wright Brothers .....and extra's such as Squizzy Taylor along with the familiar UCEO, Madame Lash, and Sister Josephine.   Additionally,  some of the songs and many of the lines have changed.  There's a whole lot of laughs to be had and some enticing costumes and sets to please the eye [not to mention some of the characters IN those costumes!]
I'll introduce you to the Cast and some of the front and backstage folks in coming weeks - the people who work like beavers to give you a polished and entertaining experience.    Profits from this show are going to the little New Lambton South Public School - and that's where the Season will have its run.  No parking worries, no meters!
Tickets are available now - contact bookings@maureen.com.au with inquiries

BOOK EARLY for Opening night - ticket price includes a  Sinful Supper but ONLY for pre-booked/paid ticket holders

BOOK TICKETS HERE NOW:  www.ticketebo.com.au/upstairzdownstairz

Climbing the Stairz ....AGAIN!

Well after a highly successful first season, I'm thrilled to announce that UPSTAIRZ DOWNSTAIRZ is now in production for a second season ...bigger and better than ever!

This production has a fun-loving cast of almost 20 and during the mid-season, I have been busily re-writing to suit a larger cast so there are quite a few new characters - and boy, are they characters!  An extra 2 scene's have been written in, a couple of songs ditched and a few new ones bought in.

part of the new season Cast 2014

So if you missed Season 1, you'd be crazy not to catch its second and last season!  If you DID manage to get to the first season, then remember how much you enjoyed the show?  Well be warned,  there's a whole lot of new laughs in store for you this time around.  

More snippets will be shared in coming months - and a few piccies - here's a snap of SOME of the cast at first rehearsal.
The show opens for a 3 week season on 14th November with 7 shows including a Saturday matinee on 22nd.   AND we have a very special treat on opening night for Early Bird, pre-paid tickets.
Stay tuned and BOOK EARLY.
Dates:  14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 November
Venue:  New Lambton South Public School {net show proceeds donated to school}
Tix:  all tickets $25  {group discount for 20+}