In their first public performance, the six-piece troupe will be joined by actors, dancers and other artists who, under the guidance of accomplished theatre identity Adam Hadley, will bring a distinctive and absurd element to the show.
Recently returned to Canberra, front man for the act and well-known local singer-songwriter Rafe Morris said A Show To Make You Smile will feature a mix of old favourites and new material.
“Many of these songs were written while I was traveling through Asia and Europe for two years, so I’m very excited to bring them back home and revamp them for an audience that will actually get the jokes,” said Mr Morris.
“I’m also fortunate to have the opportunity to work with some of Canberra’s finest young performers, and I think the Tuggeranong Arts Centre – which has a strong reputation for supporting emerging artists – is the perfect venue for this collaboration,“ he said.
Well-known in local music circles as the former lead singer of ska-rock band Dahahoo, Rafe Morris has been performing as a solo artist since 2006 and has created the new show at the invitation of the Tuggeranong Arts Centre.
In an entertaining and contemporary take on traditional cabaret, songs will be interwoven with comedic skits, interpretive movement, creative dance (including belly dancing), spoken word monologue and fabulous costumes, directed by Adam Hadley.
The main act consists of Rafe Morris (songwriter, vocals, guitar, arrangements), along with Bec Taylor (piano, backing vocals), Zach Raffan (trumpet), Nicola Menser Hearn (bass clarinet), Catherine Keely (double bass) and Nick Peddle (drums).
Rafe and The Well-Dressed will perform A Show To Make You Smile at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre (Cowlishaw Street) from 8pm on 27, 28 and 29 May 2010.
Tickets are $25, $15 concession, and are available at the door or by phoning Ph (02) Ph 6293 1443.
