After months of dedicated writing and rehearsal, the Home Hill Choral Society is preparing to take audiences ‘Around the World in 20 Songs’ with their new show ‘All Things Folk’ debuting next month.
The show is written and directed by Erin Brennan who felt inspired on a drive home from Townsville one day.
“I heard a folk music radio station and it was really great and really stirring,” she said.
“We’ve got folk songs from Australia, Italy, Ireland, and Scotland, a bit of everything.
“We weave songs into the show and try and do them traditionally and interweave little skits and fun puns in between.”
The cast have been rehearsing for almost two months and Erin said it usually takes her three to four weeks to write a show before coming together with Musical Director Cheryl Platt.
“I’m constantly reading books and getting ideas,” she said.
“I then share it with Cheryl, and we come together for the music.”
The Choral Society will be performing four shows with two already sold out.
Tickets are still available for shows on Saturday, December 2 and Friday, December 8.
“Everyone likes to come and sit back, relax and forget about their troubles for a couple of hours,” Erin said.
“If we make a mistake, they laugh with us, not at us.
“Don’t miss out, this is the last show of the year.”
To book tickets, contact Erin on 0428 822 091.
The Home Hill Choral Society has been active since 1931.
Following the four shows, the Choral Society will join the Burdekin Uniting Church and Burdekin Brass Band for Christmas Carols in the Park on Sunday, December 17.
WHAT: The Home Hill Choral Society Presents Around the World in 20 Songs: All Things Folk
WHEN: December 2, 3, 8 and 9
WHERE: The Vault, 93 Eighth Avenue, Home Hill
TICKETS: $35, contact Erin on 0428 822 091
The cast of Around the World in 20 Songs: All Things Folk
Writer and Director Erin Brennan and Musical Director Cheryl Platt
