Theatre offers subscriptions

The Peninsula Theatre is offering subscription packages for three shows happening at the theatre over the coming months.

Laycock Street Theatre marketing coordinator Ms Lisa Kelly said theatre-goers could still buy a subscription package for the shows, but they would need to get in quick as "tickets are selling fast".

"Whilst you don't need to be a subscriber to see shows at the Peninsula or at the Laycock Street Theatre, the benefits of becoming a subscriber make it well worth the effort," Ms Kelly said.

The subscription consists of three shows: Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen, A Tribute to Danny Kaye and Bangers and Mash.

"This is the second professional subscription series from Laycock Street Theatre and to cater for the growing population on the Peninsula, a number of subscription shows are being offered at the Peninsula Theatre," Ms Kelly said.

"Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen is a unique type of show described as Kabaret Noir.

"The band consists of Mikelangelo with his booming vocals and impressive stage presence.

"He is backed by Rufino on violin, The Great Muldavio on clarinet, Guido Libido on piano accordian and Little Ivan on Double Bass.

"Together they waltz, tango and polka their way through a show bristling with humour, pathos and beauty."

Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen perform for one concert only on May 23 at 7:30pm

"A Tribute to Danny Kaye features a hilarious performance by Russell Fletcher in a show that won Best Comedy Award at the Melbourne Fringe Festival (2005) and was a sold out smash hit at the Adelaide Cabaret in 2006," Ms Kelly said.

"Accompanied by Greg Riddell on piano, Fletcher pays homage to Kaye in a showcase of his best songs, routines and characters from his hit TV and radio series.

"The audience receives much more than a tribute show however;" said Ms Kelly.

"Fletcher explores Kaye's difficult personality, his struggle for recognition, the suppression of his roots, and his mysterious disappearance off the comedy radar."

A Tribute to Danny Kay will hold two shows on Wednesday, July 18, at 11am and 8pm.

Bangers and Mash will be delivered by Drew Fairley and Kate Smith.

"Exploring the 30-something dilemma of single life, house sharing, and avoiding all those life-changing choices, Bangers and Mash really sizzles," said Ms Kelly.

"Fairley plays Bart - a womanising cad who moves in with Smith's character, Mash, a fashionista with a penchant for Barbra Streisand.

"The unlikely pair grapple with their unspoken chemistry, considered a no-go area between flatmates."

Tickets are $38 for adults, $34 concession and $22 for children.

Ms Kelly said subscribers get cheaper tickets, the best seats, receive late-sales and special offers, save time, avoid disappointment and receive the CentreStage quarterly newsletter.

The theatre is located in the Woy Woy Community Centre complex off John Hoare Close which is at the Ocean Beach Rd end of McMasters Rd.

"Seating 124 patrons, the venue is ideal for plays and musical performances and is becoming a hub for the Comedy All-Stars which features some of the best comedians from the coast, Newcastle and Sydney," Ms Kelly said.

"The theatre is fully licensed, with bar and kiosk, wheelchair access/seating, and there is plenty of parking."

Press release, 12 Apr 2007 Lisa Kelly, Laycock Street Theatre