The Ukulele Man
'A hugely enjoyable, brilliantly executed cabaret experience.' - CityNews
The untold story of Northern English wartime entertainer and ukulele legend George Formby! With a toothy grin and a cheeky turnip face, he sang naughty songs and won the heart of the nation! He was banned by the BBC, declared insane by his wife, and still became the UK's highest paid entertainer! And all "with his little ukulele in his hand".
WINNER - Adelaide Fringe Tour Ready Award - Sydney Fringe 2023
WINNER - Critical Stages Touring Development Award - Sydney Fringe 2023
AND Nominated for 'Best in Musical Theatre and Cabaret' - Sydney Fringe 2023
Mon, 04 Mar - Sat, 09 Mar
60 min
Star Theatre Two at Star Theatres
$18 to $36
G (3 Warnings)
Reviews
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As George Formby it’s riveting stuff; the history is rich and Cole has done an amazing job with this production. - Arna Eyers-White, thebarefootreview
...a theatrical gem. It sparkles with talent and glows with entertainment. - Peter Wilkins, Canberra Critics Circle
Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts
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As George Formby it’s riveting stuff; the history is rich and Cole has done an amazing job with this production. - Arna Eyers-White, thebarefootreview
...a theatrical gem. It sparkles with talent and glows with entertainment. - Peter Wilkins, Canberra Critics Circle
Presented by: Marcel Cole
Marcel’s performance training began at the age of nine at the Kim Harvey School of Dance in Canberra, where he studied ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop and contemporary dance. He went on to study ballet and contemporary dance at the New Zealand School of Dance in Wellington, NZ, but then he took a different turn. Having discovered the wonderful world of cabaret and after studying mime and clown in London and Paris, Marcel has since hit the variety scene and is thrilled to present his brand new show, fresh from an award winning season at the Sydney Fringe Festival!
Sessions
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1 Venue
Star Theatre Two at Star Theatres
Star Theatres, 143 to 145 Sir Donald Bradman Dr, Hilton, Kaurna Country
Suitability & Warnings
Please note
War themes.
Accessibility
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High Audio Content
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Audience members interact from the seated or standing area