Irish night to hit new highs during June

THE esteemed Irish play ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ will be performed over two weekends in Maleny this month. The 1990 play by Brian Friel is set in County Donegal in 1936. It looks at the lives of five unmarried sisters, as remembered by the illegitimate son of the youngest. They are beset by financial hardship, emotional repression and a changing world in which old certainties are eroded. Their older brother is a priest, just returned after years in Africa, with very unorthodox ideas.

According to director Andrew Wallace, the play is a great example of what live theatre can do uniquely well. “The audience becomes involved in an intense and intimate way that screen entertainment cannot match. It is a deeply affecting play,” he said.

The Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival presents:

Saturday 10 June 2023 ‘Earth and Sky’ by The Southern Cross Soloists At Beerwah Community Hall, 7.30pm to 9.00pm.

In musical Homage to the Glasshouse Mountains, one of Australia’s leading Chamber Orchestras, with Chris Williams on Didgeridoo. One night only. $60.00. Secure your tickets at www.SCCMF.com.au

Sunday 11 June 2023 ‘Sunset Salon’ by the Bier-Griffin-Pollak Tri At Tranquil Park, Mountain View Road, Maleny, 3.00pm-4.00pm. $45.00. Tickets selling fast - www.SCCMF.com.au

For the full Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival Program for 2023 visit www.SCCMF.com.au

Jinabara Country talent and come together as a community to feel the passion and intensity of this beautiful musical work”, Kim said.

“Opera produces a thrilling resonance through the human body and it’s an incredible experience to be enthralled by the sound and power of the human voice.”

Backed by the approximately 30-piece Maleny Performing Arts Orchestra, the performances will feature an impressive voice choir of between 40-50 singers in this memorable and not-to-be-missed season.

Tickets are available through www. trybooking.com, with performances at 3pm on Friday and Saturday June 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th. More details www.facebook. com/MalenySingers

Andrew said he could not recall such a uniformly talented cast in the last decade, including local identity Joe Lynch, known for his poetry recitals, and newcomer Theresa Horgan. Both have had useful advice to ensure the play is faithful to its time and place.

Each of the Friday performances will be preceded by ‘Irish Night’, starting at 6pm, when patrons will be able to enjoy Irish stew and a Guinness while listening to live music.

WHERE: The Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds

WHEN : June 9,10,11 and 16,17,18

TIX: $20-$25 Malenyplayers.org

MALENY PERFORMING ARTS ORCHESTRA CONDUCTED BY KIM KIRKMAN

Tickets:

Adults $35, Conc $30, Children (up to 15 yrs) $15 Trybooking com/CHGCH, Maleny Information Centre, facebook com/malenysingers