HIT Productions
The Sunshine Club
Written and directed by Wesley Enoch Music by John Rodgers
Set in 1946, the joyful and acclaimed musical The Sunshine Club, tells the story of Aboriginal soldier Frank Doyle, who is just returning home to Brisbane after serving in WW2, to find that, while the world may have changed, the same attitudes and prejudices still exist at home. But this only fills Frank with a strong desire to change things for the better by setting up The Sunshine Club. A place where all people are welcome to come together, laugh, romance and dance the night away as Frank sets out to win the heart of Rose, the girl from next door.
The Sunshine Club is a gloriously energetic, thought provoking and above all entertaining night of theatre.
CAST
Frank Doyle - GARRET LYON
Rose Morris - CLAIRE WARRILLOW
Peter Walsh/Doorman/Jim Daily & Dance Captain - TRENT OWERS
Lorry Hocking & Touring Resident Director - COLIN SMITH
Dave Daylight - TIBIAN WYLES
Aunty Faith Doyle - ROXANNE MCDONALD
Rev Percy Morris/Bill Harris - DALE PENGELLY
Mavis Morton - JADE LOMAS-RONAN
Pearl Doyle - NAARAH
Frank Doyle - GARRET LYON
Rose Morris - CLAIRE WARRILLOW
Peter Walsh/Doorman/Jim Daily & Dance Captain - TRENT OWERS
Lorry Hocking & Touring Resident Director - COLIN SMITH
Dave Daylight - TIBIAN WYLES
Aunty Faith Doyle - ROXANNE MCDONALD
Rev Percy Morris/Bill Harris - DALE PENGELLY
Mavis Morton - JADE LOMAS-RONAN
Pearl Doyle - NAARAH
'The Sunshine Club is essential viewing - foremost for the joyous musical talent of its cast, but also for its story of local history and optimistic message of community strength in diversity.' - Stage Whispers
'The Sunshine Club is a show everyone needs to see. You will be confronted by our history and asked to reflect on our present. You will be left with pain of how fair black and white Australia need to go, but hope that through telling stories, we will get there.' - Broadway World
'Humorous, thought-provoking and realistic, The Sunshine Club explores Australia's sometimes shameful past relations with its indigenous people by revealing the little-known existence of mixed-race dancing clubs that sprung up around the nation after the Second World War.' - Variety
'Humorous, thought-provoking and realistic, The Sunshine Club explores Australia's sometimes shameful past relations with its indigenous people by revealing the little-known existence of mixed-race dancing clubs that sprung up around the nation after the Second World War.' - Variety
This show contains theatrical haze and mature themes including a reference to abortion.
| Venue: | Forge Theatre - Auditorium |
| Performance Times: | Wednesday 5 July, 7:30 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours 30 minutes (includes 20 minute interval) |
| Ticket Prices: | Full: $45 Concession: $40 (Seniors/Pensioners) Group 8+: $40 Students: $35 15+ Forge Friend: Adults: $40 Concession: $35 |
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This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body
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