Andrew McClelland: The Very Model of a Modern Major Musical
Andrew foolishly spent 2020 writing a full-length, full-cast modern comic operetta based on the musical clichés and ridiculous plots of Gilbert & Sullivan (but with the pesky sexism and colonialism removed).
In this frantic musical-comedy extravaganza, he will cut the show from three hours to one and the cast from ninety to just him and his over-talented, ever-eager accompanist, Martine Wengrow.
This loving spin on G&S tells the tale of a lovelorn corporate law-firm IT department seeking unlikely glory in the inter-firm, intra-gender footy comp. It appeals to both the passionate G&S fan and those with no idea what a G&S is.
“Sundry highlights are strappingly sung... Clever musical arrangement, strong vocals and high-spirited hamminess." The Age.
"Downright Hilarious." Adelaide Advertiser.
Presented by: Andrew McClelland & Martine Wengrow
Andrew McClelland has performed stand-up around the world and written 16 hour-long comedy shows which he has performed internationally since 2003. His past shows have included One-Man Stand (2012 Crikey's Best of the Fest Award) and A Somewhat Accurate History of Pirates (2006 Piece of Wood Award). Andrew is also a renowned DJ having performed as Cher’s stadium tour support act and founding Time Out Melbourne's No.1 Nightclub.
Arranger, co-performer and accompanist, Martine Wengrow, is an avid conductor, arranger and educator, having taught at the Defence Force School of Music and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music among others. She has composed for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and regularly arranges for television and professional theatre, most recently AMDing for Chess nationally.
Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts
Sundry highlights are strappingly sung... Clever musical arrangement, strong vocals and high-spirited hamminess." - Cameron Woodhead, The Age
A high-energy show with lots of fun songs... You can tell when a show is doing well when other comedians take time out to see it. - Impulse Gamer