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Beach Blanket Tempest

Beach Blanket Tempest

27 May 2011 – 11 June 2011

Performance Dates

27 May 2011 – 11 June 2011

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Details

Playwright
Book and Lyrics by Dennis Watkins. Music by Chris Harriott.
Director
Director - Jan Mahoney Musical Director - David Russell Choreographer - Gai Reckless
Picture a 1960's beach and bikini movie starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello. Now combine it loosely with the storyline of Shakespeare's "The Tempest" and you have BBT! The central character is Vince Prospero... he is the Duke of rock 'n 'roll... a superstar of Elvis proportions. He is marooned on an island with his gorgeous daughter Annette. The genie Gidget wants to be free and ride the wild surf of the world. The other resident is Moondoggie, a delinquent teenage punk bikie. Just as in Shakespeare’s Tempest, a wild storm is whipped up to bring the evil brother and his cohorts to the island. Vince Prospero sets up a series of tests designed to reveal Tony Prospero’s true evil character. In the 20th century the most entertaining ‘tests’ or quizzes are of course on television. So true to form the last part of the show is a giant quiz show... Tony Prospero come on down!!! It is spectacular end to a show that is jam packed with thumpingly catchy ballads and tunes, beautiful love duets, thrashing sixties rock and even a visit from The Supremes.

Bookings

This production has concluded. Contact details are not available for past events.