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The Magic Of Fred Astaire Is Tapping Its Way Across Country SA

Fall under the spell of arguably the most famous dancer of all time in A Fine Romance; the Magic of Fred Astaire, a rendition of Astaire’s dancing, music and many leading ladies.

A Fine Romance delivers the old-world glamour and charm of the era with plenty of toe-tapping tunes and legendary dance routines. The audience is taken from Astaire’s humble beginnings on Broadway to his Hollywood days with plenty of onscreen romances along the way with leading actresses of the day including Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland, Audrey Hepburn and Rita Hayworth.

Director/Choreographer Jeremy Hinman

Director/Choreographer Jeremy Hinman

The iconic dance routines Astaire was so famous for have been re-created by choreographer Jeremy Hinman, who also put together entertaining dance routines in the recent production of California Dreaming – the Music of the Mamas and Papas.

I am delighted to be able to share some of Fred Astaire’s magical style and flair with audiences across Australia and to honour the man who has been such an inspiration for myself and so many others,” said Hinman.

Adelaide's own Joe Meldrum about to tribute Astaire Photo: Mark Flower

Adelaide’s own Joe Meldrum about to tribute Astaire
Photo: Mark Flower

The leading role is performed in style by Adelaide local Joe Meldrum who lists performing in the 2015 Australian Tour of the BBC’s Dr. Who Symphonic Spectacular among his credits.

As Fred Astaire said “Do it big, do it right and do it with style” and join us for a Morning Melodies performance filled with fabulous music, extraordinary dancing and a dash of Fred Astaire’s own charismatic charm.

 

A Fine Romance: The Magic of Fred Astaire
Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, Mt Gambier – Wednesday 13 April at 11am
Northern Festival Centre, Port Pirie – Thursday 14 April at 11am
Hopgood Theatre, Noarlunga – Friday 15 April at 11am

Duration: 65 minutes (no interval)

Book at www.countryarts.org.au

Watch out for Glam Adelaide’s interview with Joe Meldrum coming soon

 

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