Leading Ladies International Women’s Day
7.30pm Saturday, March 9 – Capitol Theatre
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
This concert will celebrate the achievements of women in the performing arts over the past hundred years and transcend a broad range of genres, including jazz, rock, country, disco and R & B.
The show will wow with musical tributes to some of the greatest leading ladies of the 20th century including Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Julie Andrews, Natalie Cole, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Dusty Springfield and more.
“Zonta Tamworth are proud to join with 2340 Big Band and all the very talented guest artists in this giant fundraiser,” Zonta Tamworth president Stephanie Cameron said.
“We hope you enjoy this wonderful tribute to the many famous leading ladies through the decades and our salute to all the “not so famous” local leading ladies in our community who continually give of themselves and make such a difference.”
Zonta Tamworth bring their local awards as they join with 2340 Big Band and a huge cast of local guest entertainers to make this one, gigantic celebration at the culmination of Women’s Week, a truly memorable fundraising and musical experience.
The musical director is Tim Godden, with resident vocalist Kate Armstrong, featuring Jodie Crosby, Natacha Curnow, Catherine Hutchison, Gabriela McDonald, Rae Moody, Lara Northey, Holly Schultz, Alyce Simmonds, Kristie Rabbitt, Abbey Walsh, Ann Walsh and Sally-Anne Whitten.
The Sapphires
7.30pm, Thursday March 7
The Sapphires is one of Australia’s best-loved stories.
This multiple award-winning musical play that inspired the film is now embarking on a national tour spreading the raw energy, fun and emotion of this story to audiences Australia-wide.
Four young Aboriginal women from regional Australia, who like singing country music, suddenly get the chance to change their tune and their lives.
Wearing uniforms of sequins, armed only with microphones they find themselves trying to spread joy in the hell that is the Vietnam War.
The Sapphires is a funny, heart-warming tale inspired by the true story of writer Tony Brigg’s mother.
Tony will direct his play in a version he promises will be the most intimate telling of the story yet – the incredible journey of a singing group of four Yorta Yorta Women, who sing Motown soul hits against the backdrop of personal change and massive social upheaval.
It is energetic, fun and engaging theatre that affirms life and the realisation of dreams.
Tickets to these and more are available at entertainmentvenues.com.au, call 6766 2028, or visit the box office at Capitol Theatre, The Big Golden Guitar.
