Speakeasy style at Club Soda
MAYBE we need a refreshing and effervescent theatrical entertainment infused with cabaret, Big Band, dance and vaudeville, and served with a slice of magic, a twist of circus and a heady mix of comedy to ease us into this new year of 2022.
Well wait no more, Club Soda is on at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) this Saturday evening (January 22).
In Club Soda, Mr Sandman will lead you down the rabbit hole into a surreal and magical speakeasy, serving up a cocktail of secret ingredients, shaken over ice, poured into the Collins glass of your mind, garnished with a lime wheel and topped with soda for the soul!
The production is the newest concept from the creative team behind The Paris Underground Cabaret; the most successful touring cabaret production in Australia and a favourite for Dubbo and regional audiences.
Club Soda promises a bubbly, refreshing critical mass of entertainment, featuring Wellington’s Tin Roof Big Band, with more than a few twists and surprises throughout the night!
The Tin Roof Big Band is a subset of the Wellington Town Band which has been serving the community of Wellington in various forms since 1879 and comprises musicians from Dubbo and Parkes as well as Wellington, with occasional guest appearances by musicians from other locations.
Led by Band Master, Eric Smith, with vocals by Michelle O’callaghan, the band is considered to be one of the premier regional big bands in Australia. The Tin Roof Big Band was conceived by Eric Smith in 2012 and has been steadily growing and improving since then.
“Since 2020, the Tin Roof Big Band has strived to continue rehearsals and performances under the restrictions of the pandemic, facing a constant struggle to ensure a safe environment for both members and audience, the band has had limited opportunities to perform,” Mr Smith told Dubbo Photo News.
In 2020, the Tin Roof Big Band
performed at Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre for Club Local when Club Soda was unable to go ahead due to closed state borders. DRTCC have actively supported the band, for which the band members are extremely grateful.
“Club Soda will be the Tin Roof Big Band’s first event for 2021,” he said.
“In between amazing burlesque dancing, magic, and comedy, the Tin Roof Big Band will play a mix of tunes from classic swing and jazz, to ‘Postmodern Jukebox’ style interpretations of modern songs.
“Bring a picnic and enjoy sitting in the cool of the convention
centre while being entertained by some very talented performers! Tickets are selling fast, so book your table now!”
The Convention Centre will be formatted into speakeasy-style cabaret seating with tables of eight and dance floor for swing dancing.
Patrons are encouraged to bring a picnic platter or order one of ours (and dress decadently if you dare!), while the Oxley Room Bar will be open throughout the night.
Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7:30 start on Saturday, January 22 and the show will run for two hours and 40 mins including a break for intermission.