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RAVE ON
“Oh Boy!” pretty much sums up this production of BUDDY The Buddy Holly Story by the Encore Theatre Company.
Belinda J King has gathered a hugely talented cast and delivered a story that is bright, funny and heartwarming. The consistently strong performances coupled with her attention to detail are a credit to her skill as a
director.
Standout performances include Kerri Gay, George Abbott, Ross Marsden, Bindy Loren Stephens, Kevin Quigley
and Leigh „Leroy‟ Enniss. Lauchy Hansen, Steve Thomas, Robyn Daly, Troy Ridgway, Aaron Beck and Shanice
Chuku – just to name a few more – form part of a top cast working together to give this show its heart.
But it is Matthew Garwood‟s incredible performance as Buddy that pumps the blood to that heart. In what I
believe is his best performance to date, Garwood, both dramatically and musically, is simply brilliant. This
dynamo belts out song after song culminating in a number of hits at the end of the show that is in true keeping
with the original Buddy‟s unstoppable spirit and sheer joie de vivre.
I could “Rave On” about “Buddy” and, if you find parts of your body inexplicably wanting to move in answer to
that primordial beat of great rock and roll, just go with it.
THEATRICAL REVIEW by Independent Reviewer, Nick Tantaro IMAGE by Susan Tolputt
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ROCK OF AGES
Preparations for the Launceston College Production of Rock of Ages continue. With Act 1 completed,
students and staff spent three days during the July school holidays learning new numbers and refining
work already undertaken. Students have enjoyed learning songs from the 80s along with relishing in the
fashions of the time, particularly big hair, headbands, belts and leather. With staging of the show
nearing completion nearly completion the entire cast is looking forward to running it at the college with
costume and the amazing band.
The whole Production team are getting excited as they approach bump-in to the theatre on August 25
and hope that everyone has their tickets because they are SELLING FAST!
31 AUG – 3 SEPT PRINCESS THEATRE TICKETS 6323 3666 $32/$22 ONLINE theatrenorth.com.au
L to R Lauchy Hansen (Lonny), Ashleigh Steven (Sherrie), Luke Pash (Drew) & Alex Jones (Dennis)
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A WICKED CAST
PREPARE TO BE SPELLBOUND! After a long audition process and much community
chatter, ENCORE THEATRE COMPANY are thrillified to announce their cast of WICKED.
With a mix of well-known Tasmanian performers and exciting new faces, the show is shaping up
to truly defy gravity. Thank you to all who participated in the audition process and shared their
amazing talents. We could have cast the show many times over.
ELPHABA | Abbey Hansson
GLINDA | Alana Lane
FIYERO | Frank Kerr
THE WIZARD | Ross Marsden
MADAME MORRIBLE | Kerri Gay
BOQ | Travis Hennessy
NESSAROSE | Nikia Breen
DOCTOR DILLAMOND | Cheyne Mitchell
CHISTERY | Mark Perkins
FEMALE ENSEMBLE Laurel Atkins, Brooke Chugg, Sheridan Collis Oates, Sally Crates,
Robyn Daly, Rhiana De Haan, Dee Gillen, Samantha Hammersley, Isabella Harper,
Sophie Hillier, Gabby Hoffmann, Maddi House, Lucy McDonald, Celeste Quigley,
Georgia O‟Brien, Sakura White-Sugito, Lucy Woodland
MALE ENSEMBLE George Abbott, Aaron Beck, Rory Bush-Belton, Jeffrey Clarke, Tarrant
Edwards, Habib Heidari, Justin Hood, Jason King, Ryan Parkinson, Kevin Quigley, Troy
Ridgway, Steve Thomas, Matthew Tomlin, Zander Wells
THE INTERNATIONAL SMASH HIT MUSICAL FLIES INTO THE PRINCESS THEATRE in MARCH 2017
PRINCESS THEATRE 3-18 MARCH 2017
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WHAT’S ON
in TASSIE?
Rock of Ages
presented by Launceston College
31 Aug – 3 Sept (Princess Theatre)
Peter Pan The Musical
presented by Stage Right Youth Theatre
19-21 Sept (Princess Theatre)
Blackadder
presented by Encore Theatre Company
28 October–12 November (Earl Arts Centre)
WICKED
presented by Encore Theatre Company
3-18 March 2017 (Princess Theatre)
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PHONE: 6323 3666
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