Last year I attended the Trocadero Dance Palace in the Sydney Town Hall and had a great time. So I was excited that it was to come back for the Festival this year. However I was disappointed to discover that it would not be held in the Town Hall again this year (in fact I don’t think there are any Festival shows in the Town hall this year - is it closed?)
Instead a large stage was set up in Elizabeth St - what a concept! Thanks Lindy!
Trevor Ashley introduced the show…
The 17 piece Sirens Big Band struck up…
and then eight amazing dancers took to the stage and the two catwalks running out into the audience
although the dance was based on 40s and 50s Lindy Hop and swing it was very sexed up
Dan Barnett crooned through a few numbers
and blew his ‘bone
while the singers Lisa Adam, Josie Lane and Lizzie Moore belted out contemporary songs along with those from the big band era.
and they were joined by Trevor Ashley
after a 75 min set the band must have been exhausted
and the audience were fascinated
congratulations to everyone - this was a great event (just disappointed that the trapeze act was canned)
Director: Kris Stewart
Musical Directors: Dan Barnett and David Theak
Choreographer: Cameron Mitchell
Set and Costume Design: Kate Roberts and Mat McCall
Lighting Design: Matthew Marshall
Host: Trevor Ashley
Singers: Lisa Adam, Dan Barnett, Josie Lane & Lizzie Moore
Musicians: Sirens Big Band
