It’s one of those story within a story plots which charts the production of a musical version of Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ as well as the frisson on-and-off stage between Fred Graham, sung by Coleman-Wright and Lilli Vanessi played by Barker.
This was an astonishing concert by two jazz giants. One of those rare occasions when ninety minutes was simply not enough.
This feel-good theatre is surprisingly entertaining in these short attention span, social media, crime show and reality TV saturated days.
There is so much going on to attract and distract you throughout this show; it's a raucous, well thought out mixture of muddled thoughts, musical talent and comical Can-Can dancing.
Ah, the ‘good ole' days’: When music had depth, singers had charm and style, musicians were multi-talented and punters dressed for the occasion.
I have rarely seen a musical show that is so interactive, comedic and charming in it's delivery – you can't tell whether you're at a jazz club or a comedy house.
Ballet Preljocaj’s Snow White is this year’s QPAC International Series performance exclusive, run in association with the Brisbane Festival.
Simone Young coaxed the most varied textures out of the orchestra with an impeccable ear for balance.
