Take a wild and fabulous ride back to the golden era of Rock ‘n’ Roll, featuring all the hits of ELVIS ®
A classic tale of young love and forbidden romance, inspired by the story of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, All Shook Up takes place in 1955 America, in a small Midwestern town which is quickly thrown into a frenzy with the arrival of Chad, a good-looking, motorcycle-riding roustabout, who rides from town to town – guitar on his back, blue suede shoes on his feet and a song in his heart.
The town, repressed by their conservative Mayor, begins to come alive again under Chad’s influence and charisma. Lovers meet, woo and pursue all in one outlandish night that will change the town and its people forever. It also features three weddings …no funerals.
Be entertained by some of our country’s s most talented performers, including WAAPA alumni Mia Simonette, playing the role of Natalie Haller (Chad’s love interest), Mia recently performed to acclaim in The West Australian Opera’s 2023 season of Into the Woods. Vincent Hooper another WAAPA alumni, well known for his powerhouse vocals and character work in major musicals around Australia as well as a producer and director, will be directing the talented cast of All Shook Up.
Taneel Van Zyl plays the role of Mayor Matilda. Taneel, received critical acclaim for her performance as Tonia Zhivago in the world premier season of Dr Zhivago, was nominated for a Helpmann Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical, and wowed audiences in the role of Glinda during the Sydney premier season of Wicked.
Paula Parore, known as the Queen of Soul in Perth, with two successful appearances on The Voice Australia 2012 and 2015, plays the role of main character, Sylvia. Paula’s exceptional vocal abilities and natural gift for captivating audiences have led her to star in many productions.
Jim Haller is performed by Perth’s theatre star and darling of the stage – Brendan Hanson. Hanson stared in Cameron Mackintosh’s Les Miserables, Grease for Gordon Frost and Singin’ in the Rain for David Atkins. He has directed opera, musicals, cabaret and plays and was a lecturer at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts for more than a decade.
All Shook Up is inspired by and features the music of Elvis Presley ®, including eternal favourites Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock and Love Me Tender.
A not to be missed rocking heart-warming tale about following dreams, opening up to love and the undeniable power of music.
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