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Trades Hall hosts Keating! the opera

Trades Hall hosts Keating! The Country Soul Opera We Had To Have. Billed as the simple tale of an Australian political superhero and his valiant battles with assorted mugs, dummies, gutless spivs, clowns, fools and scumbags.

The Drowsy Drivers return with the country, soul, jazz and funk opera we had to have. Historically accurate* and independently verified by skimming through Don Watson's book, it's the simple and time-honoured tale of an Australian political superhero and his battles against assorted mugs, dummies, dimwits, gutless spivs and scumbags.

Come share in the heady rise, tempestuous reign and tragic fall of the Placido Domingo of Australian politics. GASP! as Hawke ignores the Kirribilli agreement! THRILL! as Prime Minister Keating sticks it to the drones opposite! CHEER! as he wins the sweetest victory of all! HISS! as the evil Howard betrays his colleagues in his thirst for power! SCOFF! at the blatant historical revisionism!

KEATING! will be performed at the Old Council Chambers, Trades Hall, in a brave attempt to redefine the boundaries of "preaching to the converted".

Folks of all political persuasions are welcome (though some may feel more welcome than others). You'll have the time of your life!*

(* non-core promise)

The Drowsy Drivers are a talented group of Melbourne-based musicians (Casey Bennetto, Justin Ludowyk, Kevin McFerran, Ross McFerran, Enio Pozzebon, Cameron Rogers and Mike McLeish) who have been performing together in various groups for over 10 years. Indeed, the Drowsy Drivers project itself is now six years old: it began in 1999 as an impromptu gathering of musicians and friends in a warehouse in North Melbourne, playing and recording several quite silly songs written by Casey. The tape of that session has been accidentally shredded, melted and misplaced.

Their last production, Northcote Country Soul, earned them the award for Best New Artist at the 2002 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the 2002 Green Room Award for Best Original Music (Cabaret). The show also received 2002 Green Room nominations for Best Cabaret Artiste, Most Outstanding Show, and Best Musical Direction / Arrangements.

When: March 23 - April 15, Wednesdays - Fridays, 9.00pm

Where: Old Council Chambers, Trades Hall

Price:$20 full / $16 concession

Bookings:www.keatingtheopera.com


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