SOUVENIR

SOUVENIR A fantasia on the life of Florence Foster Jenkins Willoughby Council presents the CDP Production by Stephen Temperley. 12-16 March at The Zenith Theatre, Chatswood. Starring Helen Noonan and Stephen McIntyre by arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY). In the world of vocal music, there are strange and beautiful things. In 1944 Florence Foster Jenkins stepped onto the world's leading concert platform, Carnegie Hall. The world has not stopped talking, indeed laughing, about that night. It doesn’t matter that she couldn't sing – what matters is that she dared to dream. Souvenir imagines events surrounding the poignant and funny story of the musical career of Florence Foster Jenkins, a wealthy New York society eccentric of the 30 & 40's who suffered under the illusion that she was a great coloratura soprano – when in fact the opposite was true. Nevertheless her annual charity recitals at the Ritz-Carlton and performances at other venues brought her cult status, especially as news of her unfortunate singing spread, culminating in herlegendary sold out concert at Carnegie Hall. Helen Noonan (Phantom of the Opera, La Traviata, Recital), one of Australia’s most accomplished leading ladies, is joined by internationally renowned pianist and musical director Stephen McIntyre AM as these two outstanding performers bring this incredible story to life on stage. Hilarious, surprising and deeply moving, Souvenir is a remarkable journey through an extraordinary life. “A surprisingly affecting comedy about a lady who became a legend” New York Times “You laugh till you cry… there aren’t many theatrical experiences as good as this” Boston Globe BOOKING DETAILS Venue: Zenith Theatre- Cnr. McIntosh & Railway St's, Chatswood. Tickets from $44.50 Bookings 02 9777 7555| www.zeniththeatre.com.au| paunit@willoughby.nsw.gov.au