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A Farewell To Doris
A Farewell To Doris

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A Farewell To Doris

2023 CPAC Matinee Season
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Thu 13 Apr 11:00 AM

Casula Powerhouse
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Companion Card
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All Ages
90 Mins
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In 2019, the world lost one of its biggest stars with the passing of Doris Day. A legend of stage, screen and song, Doris died aged 97, leaving behind an incredible body of work, including iconic movies and unforgettable songs.

Doris Day, “the girl next door”, had millions of fans around the world, none bigger than chart-topping Australian singer songwriter Melinda Schneider, who has recorded two albums of Doris’ songs, co-written and starred in a theatre show based on Doris’s life, and has done sell-out tours celebrating Doris’ work.

Melinda’s love affair with Doris Day started when she saw Calamity Jane when she was just eight. “I thought she was the best of everything a woman can be, and when I grew up I wanted to be just like her,” Melinda says. “Whenever I revisit some of her old movies, I’m transported back to that place, a place of happiness and pure joy.”

In 2010, Melinda released the acclaimed tribute album Melinda Does Doris – A Tribute To Doris Day, which debuted at #1 on the ARIA Jazz and Blues chart, remaining there for 9 weeks.

The following year, Melinda starred in her own hugely successful original theatre show, DORIS, Doris Day – So Much More Than The Girl Next Door, which she wrote with David Mitchell of Dusty/Shout  fame. The show played to packed houses across the country, including a sold-out show at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall in 2012.
 
Following the successful capital city seasons, Melinda created a concert production of the show, Melinda Does Doris: A Tribute to Doris Day, which has toured to appreciative audiences in cities and towns all around Australia.

“Doris was multi-talented, a true triple threat: a world-class singer, dancer and actor. But it is her beautiful spirit that will stay with me. Doris was so likeable and exuded such sincerity and joy and all that is good. There will never be another like her."

Book your POST SHOW LUNCH at Bellbird Dining & Bar $28
Lunch is Pan Fried Barramundi Fillet, Sweet Potato Puree, Confit Fennel & Fried Capers

DATE Thursday 13th of April
TIME 11am
DURATION 90min (no interval)

TICKETS:
All tickets $30
Please contact us if you have a valid NSW Companion Card.

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Casula Powerhouse

1 Powerhouse Rd Casula, NSW, 2170
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HOW TO GET HERE

TRAIN
Disembark at Casula Station on the T2 Inner West & South Line or T5 Cumberland - first stop after Liverpool (from Sydney) or Glenfield (from Campbelltown). www.131500.info

Please note the T2 Airport line is different from the T2 Inner West/South - if coming from City Circle via airport, please change at Glenfield.


CAR AND BICYCLE
● From Parramatta or Campbelltown way (without tolls)
Take the Hume Highway going towards Liverpool. Follow it all the way into Terminus Street, Liverpool and turn right into Pirie Street. Follow the signs to the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Shepard Street Entrance.
● From the M5/City (with tolls)
Take the M5 to Liverpool. Exit at Moorebank Avenue and drive towards Liverpool turning left at Newbridge Road. Turn left into Speed Street and follow the signs to Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre.


ACCESS
Visitors with restricted mobility can enjoy all public areas of Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre. The theatre is fitted with a hearing loop, and has provision for restricted mobility access. Guide and Hearing Dogs are welcome.


FREE Onsite Parking

Acknowledgement

We would like to acknowledge the Cabrogal Clan of the Darug Nation who are the traditional custodians of the land that now resides within Liverpool City Council's boundaries. We acknowledge that this land was also accessed by peoples of the Dhurawal and Darug Nations.

Contact

  • +61 02 8711 7123
  • reception@casulapowerhouse.com
  • 1 Powerhouse Road, Casula NSW 2170
  • Locked Bag 7064, LIVERPOOL BC, NSW 1871
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