Maryborough Choral Society joins Sister Act stage show
The joy of Sister Act is coming to the Brolga Theatre with the Maryborough Choral Society taking centre stage alongside some of Australia’s best vocal talent.
Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said the Brolga will host Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves on Wednesday 18 June, a dazzling musical celebration inspired by the Sister Act films.
“This performance is part of a major Queensland tour by Brisbane-based theatre company, The Little Red Company, and offers a fantastic opportunity to shine a spotlight on Maryborough’s local talent,” he said.
“As part of the show’s community engagement program, members of the Maryborough Choral Society have spent weeks rehearsing to join the professional cast on stage, adding a powerful local voice to this uplifting production.
“We’re incredibly proud of the Maryborough Choral Society and the energy they’re bringing to this performance.
“Seeing our local singers perform alongside nationally renowned artists will be a real highlight for the community.”
Created by acclaimed Queensland theatre-makers Naomi Price and Adam Brunes, Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves is packed with soulful gospel, R&B grooves and iconic musical moments including Joyful Joyful, Oh Happy Day, and I Will Follow Him.
Cr Seymour said the tour reunites powerhouse performers Angela Fabian, Irena Lysiuk and Alisha Todd, and welcomes new cast member Rebecca Selley, fresh from the Australian tour of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical.
Director Naomi Price said the show honours the films’ ground-breaking celebration of diversity and inclusion while breathing new life into the hit soundtracks.
“Little Red has a long and happy history of working with regional artists and we’re so excited to be partnering with choirs like Maryborough Choral Society as part of this tour,” she said.
This project is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Fraser Coast Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
Tickets are on sale now via the Brolga Theatre: https://brolga.ourfrasercoast.com.au/