From Trevor Ashley Presents ShowQueen
During his brief visit back to Australia, join Simon Burke to launch his debut album Something About Always at Civic Cabaret on February 15. With musical director Daniel Edmonds at the piano and Simon’s smooth vocals behind the microphone, the night will offer a rare opportunity to experience Simon up-close and personal in the intimate cabaret room at the Civic Hotel. Simon has just completed a season as Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music in Toronto, following a season opposite John Barrowman in La Cage Aux Folles in London.
Simon has achieved critical and popular acclaim on stage and screen in Australia and internationally, since winning the AFI Award for Best Actor at the age of 13 for his performance in The Devil’s Playground. His first music theatre role was Marius in the original Australian cast of Les Miserables, since then has starring roles include Anything Goes, Falsettos, Chicago, The Wild Party, High Society, They’re Playing Our Song, Company and the world premieres of Satango and Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. Simon’s many London stage credits include the roles of Raoul in Phantom of the Opera and Carl-Magnus in A Little Night Music opposite with Dame Judi Dench at the Royal National Theatre. His impressive repertoire extends to film and television as well, including Pitch Black (with Vin Diesel), Brides of Christ, and After the Deluge. Simon is also one of Play School’s most loved and long-standing presenters.
Simon’s debut album, Something About Always, is an intimate recording that allows you to experience his rich, powerful and emotive voice, and features two very special guest stars: Connie Fisher and Caroline O’Connor. Including classic musical theatre numbers like All I Care About Is Love, You’re The Top, Sorry Grateful and Edelweiss, the album is a collection of songs that have played a part in Simon’s life and career. Simon writes, “I guess recording your first album is maybe like, writing your first novel: you sing what you know. These songs have gotten to know me over the years – in and out of character, in cabaret, at Carnegie Hall; from Play School to the Palladium.”
Join Simon at Civic Cabaret on February 15 for his first (and last) performance in Sydney for a very long time! Something About Always will be available for purchase on the night at the special price of $20 and Simon will be available to sign copies.
He will also make a guest appearance at ShowQueen Sunday on 14th February at Kit & Kaboodle Supper Club.
The Civic Hotel, 388 Pitt Street, Sydney
Date: February 15
Time: 7.30pm
$25
Booking: 1300 GET TIX (438 849) or click here.
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