APRIL 2023

Les Femmes Sur La Mer – Directed by Simon Denver

Synopsis

Directed by Simon Denver

Song, Theatre, Music & Life. Sharp, Sassy, Angry, Raw, Cheeky, Funny, Sexy.
Fifteen Woman share their love and talent of music, theatre, dance to weave a tale of life that is funny, sassy, sexy, stylized, raw, and sharp, of an honest journey of life exploration. Described as a white-knuckle roller-coaster Kabaret with “lighter” moments thrown in to balance out those that are, bitter-sweet, raw, real, sad and poignant, all held together by that universal glue of society – humour.
This multi-faceted production presented by Coolum Theatre Players and facilitated and written by director Simon Denver was poetic, confronting, heartbreaking, funny, enlightening and fundamentally, undeniably entertaining.
Backed by two skilled musicians in Darren Heskes and Murray Wall on keyboard and guitar, the cast of 21 women shone in their commitment to their stories and each other as they lay out a lavish smorgasbord for the heart, soul and mind.
Musical numbers linked with scripted pieces and multi-media images spoke of the struggles, heartbreaks and triumphs of women through the ages. And, ultimately, how humour, hope and humanity can help get us all through.
Universally admired!

Show dates

Friday 14th, Saturday 15th, Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd April 2023 at 7.30pm
Sunday 16th & Sunday 23rd April 2023 at 2.00pm

AUGUST 2023

All Shook Up – Directed by Linda Gefken

Synopsis

Directed by Linda Gefken

Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley.

It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that’ll have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”

A barnstorming show featuring classic Presley, iconic projection and wonderful performances that had the audience jumping out of their seats.  To quote a well-known reviewer….. All Shook Up” had all the consistent hallmarks of why Coolum Players have risen to the top of musical theatre on the coast. The reasons are simple. They have high production values, an embarrassment of artistic talent, dynamic “young” casts and they choose modern fare. Unlike many of their contemporaries Coolum always gives a quality, slick production!   Simon – you’re not wrong on this one!

Show dates

Friday 4th, Saturday 5th, Friday 11th & Saturday 12th August 2023 at 7.30pm
Sunday 6th & Sunday 13th August 2023 at 2.00pm

 

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023

The Last Of The Red Hot Lovers – Directed by Barbara Ryan

Synopsis

Directed by Barbara Ryan

Middle-aged and married, overworked and overweight, Barney Cashman wants to join the sexual revolution before it’s too late and arranges three seductions……

The first, Elaine Navazio proves to be a foul-mouthed bundle of neuroses; Bobbi Michele is next, the actress who’s too kooky by half; finally comes Jeanette Fisher, a gloomy depressed housewife
who happens to be married to Barney’s best friend.

Funny and slick, professional and enjoyable, and a uniquely staged show that brought all the best from Neil Simon’s wonderful words!!

Cast: Sean McDermott, Deb Ellison, Abby Bowyer and Britt Love.

Show dates

Friday 24th & Saturday 25th November and Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd December 2023 at 7.30pm
Sunday 26th November and Sunday 3rd December 2023 at 2.00pm