Charity Hope Valentine, a young New Yorker, is the eternal optimist. While working at the seedy Fan-Dango ballroom, as a dance hall hostess, she is often taken advantage of and continually experiences bad relationships. She has few prospects in life but always dreams that there is something better in store for her. Tired of her disreputable, difficult existence, Charity decides to fulfil her desires and goes to an employment agency to find a respectable job. Although her efforts lead only to humiliation, she seems to have met a decent fellow in Oscar. Trying to hide her true profession, she lies to him and tells him that she works in a bank. Soon, Oscar asks Charity to marry him. Unfortunately, Oscar discovers Charity’s real profession and backs out of the marriage. Nevertheless, Charity continues to remain hopeful that good things will happen in her life.
This 1966 musical, created by Cy Coleman (music), Dorothy Fields (lyrics) and book by Neil Simon, is based on Federico Fellini’s screenplay for Nights of Cabiria. It was originally directed and choreographed by the 1966 Tony Award winner Bob Fosse. Some of the well known musical numbers in the show include: Big Spender, If My Friends Could See Me Now, There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This, and The Rhythm Of Life. It also includes memorable dance routines such as Rich Man’s Frug, made famous by the 1969 movie version starring Shirley McLaine.
Friday 3rd May at 8pm |
Saturday 4th May at 8pm |
Sunday 5th May at 2pm |
Friday 10th May at 8pm |
Saturday 11th May at 8pm |
Sunday 12th May at 2pm – Mothers’ Day |
Thursday 16th May at 8pm |
Friday 17th May at 8pm |
Saturday 18th May at 8pm |
Production Managers – | Marcus Cassidy-Anderson |
Patricia Chetcuti | |
Elise Elmer | |
Directors – | Narelle Bonnici |
Samantha Heskett | |
Musical Director – | Daniel Heskett |
Choreographers – | Narelle Bonnici |
Samantha Heskett | |
Lighting Design – | Daniel Treloar |
Costume Design – | Cameron Sharp |
Properties Manager – | Hannah Morrison |
Sound Design – | Marcello Lo Ricco |
Stage Manager – | Matt Morton |
Assistant Stage Manager – | Jayson Fry |
Set Coordinator – | Norm Cassidy-Anderson |
Lighting Operator – | Daniel Treloar |
Sound Operator – | Mark Crick |
Flyer/ Program Design – | Nathan Toovey |
Charity Hope Valentine – | Alana Kiely |
Nickie – | Ashley Tynan |
Helene – | Ali Hickerson |
Oscar Lindquist – | Martin Quinn |
Vittorio Vidal – | Blake Testro |
Herman – | Rick Howden |
Daddy Brubeck – | Stuart Dodge |
Ursula Marsh – | Jasmine Purches |
Carmen – | Jessica Prinzi |
Rosie – | Philippa Chalke |
Featured Ensemble – | Nicole Black |
Natalie Black | |
Beth Haywood | |
Steph Hickey | |
Brooke Kotsos | |
Anna Marinelli | |
Shannan Marino | |
Nathan McCarron | |
David Postill | |
Josephine Pulitano | |
Melissa Quinn | |
Hannah Rodda | |
Brett Somerville |
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