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Oh, Lady Be Good
A tribute to great chanteuses of the 20th Century
Award-winning Australian singer-actor Melissa Western is on her way back to the UK with a brand new show. In a feast of music ranging from opera to folk to jazz to rock, Melissa takes you on a tour of the 20th Century with the great divas as your guides. Of course you know the classic songs of the greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Carol King, Maria Callas, Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Marilyn Monroe, Whitney Houston and more, but do you know their stories? This will be a wonderful cabaret-style night filled with amazing anecdotes, iconic characters, fun for the audience and most of all, great quality music.
Publicity Quotes:
"Western is an appealing performer with a natural rapport with her audience. There's something very sweet and funny about her, and you get the feeling that there is a big personality just waiting to burst out." The Scotsman, 2007
“Western is not only charismatic and engaging, but she has a warmth in her performance that transcends technique and training to create an onstage presence only very rarely seen.” Musical Theatre Matters Awards [UK], 2008
"Melissa Western is on fire … it’s mainly about the eyes, the face and the voice." **** (four stars) The Scotsman, 2008.
“Western is absolutely brilliant... Her aptitude for music is vast and versatile ... Enthralling vocal talents wowed the audience, and had the ladies at the front hollering and bopping along.” ***** (five stars)ThreeWeeks magazine [UK], 2008
“Melissa Western is brilliant … attacking the often difficult musical material with verve, musicality and an unexpected vocal talent … A sparkling charisma and an exceptional theatrical and vocal talent make Melissa Western a pleasure to watch." Arts Hub Review, 2008
"Melissa Western is a sultry singer with an exceptional ability to scat, and her rich, powerful vocals invite the audience to accompany her on her journey." Kylie Pedler, New Adelaide Theatre Guide, 2008
Pianist and vocalist Tnee plays “a wicked jazz and blues” (Australian Stage Online)
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‘We were struck by how talented Melissa Western is, she has star quality, a wonderful singing voice and a great personality. She really connected well with the audience.” Village Hall Promoter, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire
‘The show was extremely professional and our audience was overwhelmed. The costumes were stunning – fitting the act perfectly. I would truly recommend any village hall to stage their performance – if the possibility ever arises again, our village hall committee would certainly book them again. To quote one elderly gentleman after the show – “It made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck”.’ Jean Cawthorne, Village Ventures, Nottinghamshire
‘An absolute knockout. A wonderful show from beginning to end. Second half the audience was ‘spellbound’. You could hear a pin drop. Amazing.’ Village Hall Promoter, Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire
‘Melissa was undoubtedly the star of the show. Her portrayal of the three icons of show business was superb. It was as though they were entertaining us in person. Audience thoroughly enjoyed it.’ Village Hall Promoter, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire
“Melissa Western's show Ella, Marilyn, Marlene & Me was wonderful. Her performance was brilliant. Closing my eyes it was as though those famous divas were actually on stage themselves.” Phil Spray, Village Hall Promoter, Lincolnshire