WE'RE BACK MELBOURNE!
Come Join Us On The Bus...
Come Join Us On The Bus...
April 30 - May 22, 2021
National Theatre Melbourne
20 Carlisle St, St Kilda
20 Carlisle St, St Kilda
After the annus horribilis that was 2020, CLOC has taken a leaf out of the iconic Priscilla songbook, as we loudly and proudly proclaim ‘WE HAVE SURVIVED’! Not only have we survived, but we are coming back more excited and artistically rejuvenated than ever, to finally bring our loyal audiences the spectacle, glamour and uproarious fun that is Priscilla. It is the perfect show to rediscover the joy of musical theatre. So get ready to shake your groove thing as CLOC fluffs the feathers, sprinkles the sparkles, and polishes the platforms for an epic journey of self-discovery, mateship and acceptance.
Based on the iconic Oscar-winning 1994 Australian film, PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT is the hilarious adventure of three loud, proud and very different friends who hop aboard a battered old bus bound for the outback to put on the show of a lifetime when political correctness was just a thought bubble. Along the way, they strut, dance, sing, laugh, cry, and learn more about themselves – while singing up a storm to a non-stop parade of dance-floor classics including It’s Raining Men, Hot Stuff, I Will Survive, I Love the Nightlife, Go West, Colour My World, Boogie Wonderland, Shake Your Groove Thing and many more!
Based on the iconic Oscar-winning 1994 Australian film, PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT is the hilarious adventure of three loud, proud and very different friends who hop aboard a battered old bus bound for the outback to put on the show of a lifetime when political correctness was just a thought bubble. Along the way, they strut, dance, sing, laugh, cry, and learn more about themselves – while singing up a storm to a non-stop parade of dance-floor classics including It’s Raining Men, Hot Stuff, I Will Survive, I Love the Nightlife, Go West, Colour My World, Boogie Wonderland, Shake Your Groove Thing and many more!
Tickets & Performances
To allow for reduced seating capacity, and to give maximum flexibility to our season, we have extended our performance dates to cover 14 shows over three weeks, including an additional Sunday matinee. Due to the anticipated additional time required to manage safe traffic flow for the show, evening performances will commence at 7.30pm, with matinees commencing at 2.00pm.
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Performance Schedule
Friday April 30 ....................... 7.30pm
Saturday May 1 ...................... 7.30pm Sunday May 2 ......................... 2.00pm (Matinee) Thursday May 6 ..................... 7.30pm Friday May 7 ........................... 7.30pm Saturday May 8 ..................... 7.30pm Sunday May 9 ........................ 2.00pm (Mother's Day) Thursday May 13 ................... 7.30pm Friday May 14 ........................ 7.30pm Saturday May 15 ................... 7.30pm Sunday May 16 ...................... 2.00pm (Matinee) Thursday May 20 .................. 7.30pm Friday May 21 ........................ 7.30pm Saturday May 22 .................. 7.30pm |
Ticket Prices
Preferential discounts apply for bookings received and paid for by midnight Friday March 19, 2021:
Adults: ................................................. $55 Concession** & Groups*: .............. $50 Child (16 and under): ...................... $36 * 15 tickets or more (excluding children) ** Govt Age Pensions, Seniors Cards, Students # A mail out fee of $2 per order delivered via Australia Post. No other fees apply # Adult Content: parental discretion advised From Saturday March 20, 2021 prices will be: Adults $61; Concessions & Groups $56; Child (16 and under) $40 |
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
If you require any special assistance to access the theatre, please make sure you call our friendly ticket secretary to make your booking. This is especially important for wheelchair patrons. We will make every effort to assist you with your requirements. If you need to use the lift, then it is very important to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the performance.
If you require any special assistance to access the theatre, please make sure you call our friendly ticket secretary to make your booking. This is especially important for wheelchair patrons. We will make every effort to assist you with your requirements. If you need to use the lift, then it is very important to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the performance.
What coming back to the theatre looks like:
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COVID SAFETY
We are all adapting to our new COVID Normal world, and our performances will be subject to COVID Safe protocols to ensure the health and safety of those involved. As the COVID situation and requirements are constantly changing, CLOC and The National Theatre are regularly reviewing the protocols to apply at performances and will be providing final and up to date details closer to show time. However, it is worthwhile noting that masks and QR check-ins may be required and that CLOC and The National Theatre will be operating in a primarily cashless environment, including offering you the option to pre-purchase a program with your ticket order. Also, in line with COVID safety principles, we are not able to offer our usual suppers after our first two performances. For more information on the National Theatre COVID Safe Policy, see http://nationaltheatre.org.au/covidsafe/
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FLEXIBLE TICKET POLICY
We want to make your return to theatre and CLOC as easy and stress-free as possible. We know that asking you to book with us after all that has happened since the start of 2020 is asking you to take a leap of faith, but you know we will ALWAYS do the right thing by our audiences, who have so loyally supported us. We want you to have peace of mind when you book your tickets, so have introduced the following ticketing policy. If any show is cancelled, or if you are prevented from attending a performance due to a COVID related issue (eg if you are experiencing COVID symptoms, are notified that you are a ‘close contact’ or are subject to some form of quarantine or lockdown) you will be given the option to change your tickets to a later show (where safe and subject to availability) or receive a full refund of your ticket price.
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Cast & Creatives
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Cast
Bernadette ................... Lee Threadgold
Mitzi / Tick ................... Angel Dolejší Felicia / Adam .............. Daniel Baker Bob ................................ Andrew Roberts Diva #1 .......................... Hayley Nissen Diva #2 .......................... Nadia Gianinotti Diva #3 .......................... Carolyn Bruce Benji .............................. Jai D' Alessandro Benji .............................. Thomas Smithers ENSEMBLE Lucinda Barratt (Marion), James Bourke, Scott England, Mitchell Groves, Cara Hamilton, Kate Hirst, Matt Jakowenko, Thomas Kitt-Thompson (Frank), Jasmine Kwan (Cynthia), Emily Mill, Tom Morley, Hayley Noy, Cameron O' Reilly (Farrah / Young Bernadette), Thomas O' Reilly, Claire Robinson, Chris Rogers, Nic Russ, Sujanthan Satkunarajah, Elise Stevens (Shirley), Johnathon White (Miss Understanding), Elijah Ziegeler |
Creatives
Co-Director/Choreographer ..... Lynette White
Co-Director/Set Designer ......... Chris White Musical Director .......................... Andy McCalman Costume Designer ....................... Victoria Horne Lighting Designer ........................ Brad Alcock (BAAC Light) Sound Designer ............................ Steve Cooke (LSS Productions) Wig/Make Up Designer ............. David Wisken |
CLOC acknowledges the ongoing support and generosity of:
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CLOC Musical Theatre
presents
Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical
Written by
Stephan Elliot and Allan Scott
Based on the Latent Image/Specific Films Motion Picture
Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc
Musical Arrangements and Orchestrations by
Stephen 'Spud' Murphy
Developed for the Stage and Original Direction by
Simon Phillips
April 30 - May 22, 2021
The National Theatre Melbourne
20 Carlisle St, St Kilda
By Arrangement with Nullarbor Productions
In association with MGM On Stage
Exclusively licensed by Origin Theatrical Pty Ltd
presents
Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical
Written by
Stephan Elliot and Allan Scott
Based on the Latent Image/Specific Films Motion Picture
Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc
Musical Arrangements and Orchestrations by
Stephen 'Spud' Murphy
Developed for the Stage and Original Direction by
Simon Phillips
April 30 - May 22, 2021
The National Theatre Melbourne
20 Carlisle St, St Kilda
By Arrangement with Nullarbor Productions
In association with MGM On Stage
Exclusively licensed by Origin Theatrical Pty Ltd
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© CLOC MUSICAL THEATRE 2021