YOU, ME AND THE BLOODY SEA to Play Nexus, 2/10

The local hit of the 2013 Adelaide Cabaret Festival, You, Me and the Bloody Sea, is back for one night only on February 10 at Nexus before setting sail to perform at the opening of the prestigious Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) in Brisbane later in February.

You, Me and the Bloody Sea is a boisterous and heart-wrenching adventure set on a North Sea oil rig in 1975. It tells the stories of five characters grappling with their hopes, fears and the cold hard reality of a life at sea through the masterful song writing of well known composer Quincy Grant and Aria award winner, Cameron Goodall. "We've drawn on the spirit of traditional sea shanties and Celtic influenced rock ballads that conjure up a time and place that rings true for even the most seasoned sea dog" says Grant. "I've always loved writing songs, of any genre, and this scenario and band has proven to be a perfect combination."

The production is the debut creation of newly formed company Mumpsimus comprising Grant, Goodall and director Andy Packer. The three have worked together on numerous other projects but this is their first collaboration on a cabaret.

Cameron Goodall is currently based in Sydney where he's playing a very different role as Zazu in Disney's block buster musical The Lion King. "I'm loving performing in The Lion King but I'm also looking forward to singing our own songs again. The Bloody Sea is raw, intimate and a lot of fun." Goodall and Grant are joined on stage by multi-instrumentalists Emma Luker (Fiddle Chicks), David Heinrich (The Border Project) and double bass player Harley Gray (Golonka).

"The salt-crusted crew are geared up to give a lip smacking performance in Adelaide and then at APAM, in Brisbane, where we'll be pitching to Artistic Directors and Programmers from the world's leading arts festivals and venues" says Director Andy Packer. "It's a perfect opportunity to sell the show for an international tour".

You Me and The Bloody Sea is on at Nexus on Monday February 10, 9pm. Proceeds will help fund the group's performance at APAM in Brisbane later this month.

Tix: $40/25, call Nexus 8212 4276 or online http://www.nexus.asn.au/booknow.html.