Morning Melodies 2016 concert series announced
Acclaimed cabaret artist Michael Griffiths and Perth’s own musical theatre star John O’Hara join the line-up of Morning Melodies at His Majesty’s Theatre in 2016.
Presented by the Perth Theatre Trust, the morning concert series will also feature performers from the West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra and the WA Opera.
The 2016 line-up follows:
Strike Up the Big Band
featuring West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra musicians
20 April 2016
The talented young musicians of the West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra will perform some of the most memorable jazz and swing tunes of the 20th Century. They will perform favourites from Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Ella Fitzgerald.
West Australian Opera Concert
featuring Rachelle Durkin and Aldo di Toro
6 July 2016
Join West Australian Opera for a concert of timeless arias and much loved favourites. This is an opportunity to see artists Rachelle Durkin and Aldo di Toro perform before they take to the stage for the West Australian Opera’s season of The Elixir of Love.
Cole Porter
featuring Michael Griffiths
28 September2016
Written by Anna Goldsworthy and premiering at the 2015 Adelaide Cabaret Festival to rave reviews, cabaret artist Michael Griffiths explores the colourful life and timeless songs of Cole Porter including You’re The Top, It’s De-Lovely, Let’s Misbehave, Night and Day.
A Very Merry Morning Melodies
featuring John O’Hara and friends
14 December 2016
Perth’s own John O’Hara (Wicked, Rock of Ages, Cats) and stars of Australian musical theatre will perform some Christmas carol favourites.
To book go to ticketek.com.au, phone 1300 795 012 or book at the venue box office or any Ticketek agency.
Further information
Time: 10.30am (approximately one hour duration)
Where: His Majesty’s Theatre, 825 Hay Street, Perth
Tickets: From $30 includes morning tea
Media contact – Tracy Peacock tracy.peacock@ptt.wa.gov.au 6552 7426
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