Benalla Theatre Company’s production of The Drowsy Chaperone opens to rave reviews

By Simon Ruppert

Jun 19, 2023

Opening night: The cast and crew of Benalla Theatre Company's *The Drowsy Chapero*ne wowed crowds on its opening weekend. More on Page 4. Photo by Contributed

Benalla Theatre Company has just come off a wonderful opening weekend of its production of The Drowsy Chaperone.

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Audiences have laughed their way through the show enjoying the many different characters that wend their way through the musical.

Highlights have included Jamie Boatwood’s song I Am Aldolpho and Linda Simpson’s powerhouse voice in As We Stumble Along.

Not to mention amazing performances by Mary-Ann Jolly and Tim Hill whose portrayal of Mrs Tottendale and her butler have been outstanding.

Great show: There are only three performances of Benalla Theatre Company's *The Drowsy Chaperone* left. Get your tickets today. Photo by Contributed

Other stand-outs include Jacqui Creamer singing Show Off and a duet by Lochie McNair and Adam McCulloch who perform the big tap number Cold Feets.

The show’s great characters allow the whole cast to get involved in the fun, including the big production numbers Toledo Surprise and Bride’s Lament.

There are just three performances left of The Drowsy Chaperone. Get your tickets now so you don’t miss out.

Tickets are still available for Friday, June 23, at 7.30pm and two performances on Saturday, June 24 (2pm and 7.30pm).

Tickets are available via www.bpacc.com.au on 5762 5515 or at the box office.