
There is no doubt at all Amanda Harrison is a musical theatre star in the best traditions of the genre. She is possessed of a wonderful voice, she has remarkable vocal length and expression and she can “sell” a song to perfection.

Overall, Danny and the Deep Blue Sea is a hard-hitting, intense piece of theatre. It would be difficult not to connect with the characters and their circumstances even though they may appear to be, on the surface, completely removed from our own.

Maria Mercedes takes to the stage as Maria Callas, an imposing, demanding figure oozing confidence, an acute sense of self and an enviable reserve of quips, one liners and comebacks.

Drew Collet, a professional used car salesman and mechanic runs over any preconceived notions with a treasure trove of stories of the characters you meet when trying to make a sale.

Founded in 2001 by the Southern Cross Soloists, the festival attracts musicians from Australia and overseas, and delights the large appetite for classical music among residents in this region, as well as visitors from all over Australia.

We care about these characters. We engage with their journey, coming to understand their multiple and conflicting fears – of confinement, of separation, of the outside world, of their past – and eventually even to celebrate their love for each other .

The statuesque Moira Finucane opened the show with the same totally crazy performance that impressed 10 years ago, with the balloons and the balloons and the crazy techno music and the balloons and the crazy dance moves.