GET READY TO ROCK PERTH 23 – 31 March 2018
ABOUT WE WILL ROCK YOU
Since 2002, over 16 million theatregoers in 28 countries have been thrilled by this awe-inspiring production, based on the songs of Queen with a book by Ben Elton (The Young Ones, Blackadder, Popcorn).
WE WILL ROCK YOU reflects the scale and spectacle that marked Queen’s live performances, with more than 24 hit songs including We Are The Champions, Radio Gaga, Somebody to Love, Bohemian Rhapsody, Under Pressure, Killer Queen and I Want to Break Free. Presented by Platinum Entertainment WA. By arrangement with David Spicer Productions. Showing 23 – 31 March 2018
Tickets from $49 (juniors), $59 (seniors and students), $69 (adults) via
http://ptt.wa.gov.au/venues/his-majestys-theatre/whats-on/we-will-rock-you/
ABOUT HEARTKIDS
HeartKids is the compass to help navigate the lifetime journey of the 64,000 Australian children, teens and adults affected by congenital/childhood heart disease. Their aim is to help them – and their families – to lead the most fulfilling life possible and to reach their personal goals.
They are the voice for all people impacted by congenital/childhood heart disease – the largest cause of infant death in Australia. We Will Rock You Perth is proud to support HeartKids in memory of a very special friend.
KEY CAST
NORMIE ROWE Buddy
Normie Rowe AM was the first and biggest male solo star of Australian pop in the 1960s. A strong singer and a natural performer, his bright, edgy tenor voice was showcased in well-chosen material, much of which was produced by the legendary Pat Aulton, house producer for the Sunshine, Spin and Festival labels. Supported by the assured performances of his backing band The Playboys, Normie cut a string of classic beat singles on the Sunshine label that kept him at the top of charts for two years and made him the most popular Australian solo singer of the “beat” era. Normie’s double-sided hit “Que Sera Ser” / “Shakin’ All Over” is cited as the top-selling Australian single of the 1960s and is still one of the biggest-selling Australia recordings of all time.
COURTNEY MURPHY Britt
It seems all too easy to regard the average Australian Idol performer as a ‘flash in the pan’ overnight sensation, but the truth behind Courtney Murphy’s success is far more involved. Having a musical career that spans longer than many of his peers, Courtney still performs regularly solo and with the band he formed with his brothers in the early 1990’s, Murphy’s Lore. As one of the final three on ‘Australian Idol’ in 2004, still the highest rating season of the popular Network Ten program, Courtney quickly became one of the most recognisable new artists in Australia. His extraordinary voice and dynamic performances garnered him praise from the viewing public, who embraced his soulful interpretations of popular hits and hidden gems, as well as his happy-go-lucky persona and quirky sense of humour.
DEAN MISDALE A.K.A FEMINEM Killer Queen
No stranger to the stage Dean is a well-known music theatre performer and singer around Perth, performing most recently in Oklahoma at The Regal Theatre in 2015 and the ICW Production of Oliver in the role of Mr Bumble in 2016.
His drag alter ego, DJ Feminem has made her name known Australia wide as a superstar DJ playing coast to coast at the biggest and best clubs; Arq Sydney, Poof Doof (Melbourne), & Connections Nightclub (Perth) to name just a few.
With a career spanning well over a decade DJ Feminem has gathered an impressive list of awards along the way. Pride Entertainer of the Year 2009, Perth’s Favourite DJ – 3 years running and Perth’s Favourite Drag Queen, as well as a nomination for Sydney’s Favourite DJ at the DIVA’s. Feminem recently made global headlines during a duet with superstar Adele on the Perth leg of her world tour. Adele spotted Feminem in the crowd, bringing her on stage in front of a crowd of 65,000 at Doman Stadium in March 2017
BLAKE WILLIAMS Galileo
Blake Williams is a Perth musician, radio presenter, actor and voice-over artist. As a W.A.A.P.A. Graduate from both the Contemporary Music and Broadcasting streams, Blake has worked within the Western Australian entertainment industry for the past 7 years. He appears weekly on Perth #1 radio station, mix94.5, hosting his own show, “The Scene”, for the past 5 years and is a regular contributor on ABC720. Blake is also the front man of WA’s most in demand corporate band, “PROOF”, an outfit that has performed over 1000 shows in Australia and overseas, supporting some of the biggest names in showbiz, including Chris Isaak, Jon Stevens, Guy Sebastian, Dami Im, Hunters and Collectors, DJ Havana Brown and Ruby Rose.