Melbourne Season Announced for A FINE ROMANCE: THE MAGIC OF FRED ASTAIRE

'Can't sing, can't act, slightly balding, can dance a little'

After playing to full houses and dazzling crowds across Australia, finally Melbourne audiences will get the chance to see A Fine Romance: The Magic of Fred Astaire at Chapel off Chapel from 10 October 2017 for a strictly limited season.

It is 30 years since the passing of Fred Astaire, and to celebrate his life, Melbourne independent theatre company JTM Productions is bringing back the old world glamour and charm of the 30's and 40's in an all singing, all dancing tribute to the man who went on to become the most famous dancer of all time.

Starring Joe Meldrum and Imogen Moore, together with Daniele Buatti on piano and a jazz ensemble, A Fine Romance recreates the legendary dance routines of the era and takes the audience from Fred's humble beginnings on Broadway, all the way to his Hollywood days and on screen romances with his many leading ladies, including Judy Garland, Audrey Hepburn, Rita Hayworth and of course Ginger Rogers.

Produced by Margaret Fisk AM, A Fine Romance had its world premiere in Adelaide in 2016 and has since toured extensively across South Australia, Victoria and most recently Queensland, selling out shows, breaking box office records and thrilling audiences wherever it played. The production returns to Queensland in October and then in 2018 will be playing in Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Northern Territory and Tasmania.

"We are extremely excited about this show," said Margaret. "Not only is the story of Fred Astaire and that of his leading ladies fascinating, we also feature an incredible selection of his songs and of course, the extraordinary dance routines that he was famous for. Audiences everywhere have simply fallen in love with A Fine Romance and with the incredible performances by Joe and Imogen'.

A Fine Romance: The Magic of Fred Astaire is a show with a big heart, capturing the story of a dancing legend and an all-round entertainer who was and still is, adored by millions of fans around the world.

With beautiful costumes, plenty of glitz, extraordinary dancing and of course, the timeless music of Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, the Gershwins, with songs including The Way You Look Tonight, They Can't Take That Away From Me, Let's Call the Whole Thing Off, Cheek to Cheek, Puttin on the Ritz, Top Hat, That's Entertainment and more, this show has something for everyone.

A Fine Romance: The Magic of Fred Astaire plays at Chapel off Chapel from 10 October 2017.

Watch a promo below:

10-15 October
Time: 7.30pm Tuesday - Saturday, 1.30pm Matinee Wednesday, 6pm Sunday
Tickets: $49 Full, $40 Concession/Group 8+ (+transaction fee)

www.chapeloffchapel.com.au

Written by Margaret Fisk AM
Directed and Choreographed by Jeremy Hinman

Musical Direction by Daniele Buatti
Musical Arrangements by Shanon Whitelock
Design and Costumes by Christina Logan-Bell
Lighting by Lucy Birkinshaw

Image: Joe Meldrum and Imogen Moore

Photos by: Andrew Follows

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