The Essential Ella
Sit back with a glass of wine at the beautiful Boston Bay Winery and be entertained by one of Port Lincoln's most versatile performers. Helen Marks shares the life and songs of "the Queen of Jazz" Ella Fitzgerald in this, her first foray into Fringe performing. Alongside her chic ensemble, Helen is excited to share her love of all things Ella.
Helen is a protege of "Father of Fringe", Frank Ford's class of 1989. She has the skills to bring the drama and unfold the stories of Fitzgerald - a woman who tore down barriers to find success and unleash songs that still resonate today.
Join Helen to remember these iconic tunes, gently reinterpreted to share an old sound on a new stage where everything old is new again.
"Helen Marks sings her heart and soul every time she performs" Kellie Grace
Important Information:
Audience members with sensory needs are free to move during the 4pm afternoon performance on Sunday 19th February.
The bar will be open for purchasing beverages before and after each performance. Food platters will also be available to pre-order and enjoy between the performances and after the evening performance call our venue on 08 8684 3600 to book this.
Presented by: Helen Marks
Helen is a protege of "Father of Fringe", Frank Ford's class of 1989. Since graduating, Helen has been working as a Drama and Music Teacher in the Seafood Capital of Australia, Port Lincoln. Her love of Ella Fitzgerald grew out of her time at the University of Adelaide, where she was introduced to her while performing the role of the Torch Singer in "The Torch Song Trilogy". Helen sang several songs from the album "The Essential Ella" during the performance, and her love was born.
Helen's supporting ensemble comes from her party cover band MarksMen, who play regularly throughout the Lower Eyre Peninsula. These ensemble members are also prominent musicians and music teachers on the Lower Eyre Peninsula.