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• Driving Miss Daisy • One Enchanted Evening • Caddyshack & Other Dangerfields • Hot Shoe Shuffle • The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee ***************************************************************************************
Driving Miss Daisy to Holden Street Matt Byrne Media is gearing up to bring Driving Miss Daisy to Holden Street Theatres from October 15 to November 1. Alfred Uhry’s touching 1988 play won the Pulitzer Prize and went on to win four Academy Awards under the direction of Australian director Bruce Beresford in 1989. Producer/Director Matt Byrne said gaining the rights had been “a tremendous thrill.” “Like most people who loved the movie, I wasn’t aware it was based on a play, a very beautiful play,” Byrne said. “Uhry’s wonderful touching comedy is a gentle drive through the Deep South of America from 1948 to 1973. “It’s a series of nostalgic snapshots of the changing social and political landscape, featuring two of the most unlikely lead characters ever seen in a play.” Byrne said it was a human story enriched with “humour, good grace and poignant social commentary.” “Through the simple yet complicated relationship between reserved Jewish widow Daisy Werthan and her dignified African American chauffeur Hoke Colbert, we see the face of America changing,” he said. The movie starred Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman, with Dan Akyroyd as Daisy’s patient son Boolie. “We have the wonderful Isabella Norton as Miss Daisy and Rohan Richards as Hoak, with David Grybowski as Boolie,” he said. “It’s a superb Adelaide cast who are all in love with story that resonates so strongly with issues we are still facing today. “Miss Daisy is a feisty, proud woman who fights for her independence but must accept she needs a driver. “We see Hoke Colbert go from humble employee to trusted, loving friend. “Boolie is a loyal, supportive son who knows what is best for his mother, and for his peace of mind.” Driving Miss Daisy runs at The Studio at the Holden Street Theatres from October 15 to 18, 22 to 25 and October 29 to November 1 at 8 p.m., with Matinees on October 18, 25 and November 1 at 2 p.m. Admission is Adults $25 and Concession $20 with generous Group Discounts. Ring 8262 4906 or VenueTix on 8225 8888. Details: www.mattbyrnemedia.com.au
Driving Miss Daisy Cast Announced!
• Director Matt Byrne (from left), Rohan Richards, Isabella Norton and David Grybowski. Meet The Cast Driving Miss Daisy Matt Byrne Media has announced the cast for its SA Premiere production of Driving Miss Daisy. Alfred Uhry's award-winning play which became an Oscar-winning film will make its SA debut at Holden Street Theatres at 34 Holden Street, Hindmarsh from October 8-18. The movie starred Jessica Tandy, Morgan Freeman and Dan Aykroyd Adelaide's amazing character actress Isabella Norton will play the title role. Rohan Richards will play Hoke the dignified chauffeur and David Grybowski will play Miss Daisy's concerned son Boolie. Producer/Director Matt Byrne said the play was a "a little gem". "It has long been one of my favourite films and when I discovered it was a play first, I just had to do it," Byrne said. "Getting Isabella to play the lead role has been a real coup for my company. "She is the perfect person to portray this wonderful role of a feisty Southern Jewish lady who detests her loss of independence and any display of wealth," he said. "Isabella was exceptional as Grandma Kurnitz in Lost In Yonkers for me back in 2004, and it is a joy to work with her again. "That was also at The Studio at Holden Street "Rohan played Horse in The Full Monty for MBM and David has played George in Same Time Next Year for me, so it's a great reunion for all of us." Driving Miss Daisy will run at The Studio at Holden Street Theatres at 34 Holden Street, Hindmarsh from October 15-18 at 8 p.m., 22-25 and Oct 29-Nov 1 at 8 p.m. with Matinees on October 11, 18 and Nov 1 at 2 p.m. Bookings are available on 8262 4906 or VenueTix on 8225 8888
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MBM News Update! 2009 Program Announced • Caddyshack & Other Dangerfields! A Tribute to Rodney Dangerfield with Caddyshack Highlights Feb/March - Adelaide Fringe 2009
• Hot Shoe Shuffle! The David Aktins Tap Spectacular July/August 2009
• 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! A musical that spells success! October 2009
*************************************************************************************** One Enchanted Evening for Hire!
Matt Byrne Media presents the romantic and fun evening out imaginable for your Corporate Event. After its big success with the Out Of The Square series in May/June, One Enchanted Evening is now available for hire for your Special Eventing or Event. Port Noarlunga Arts Centre manager Jean Morris said the audience reaction the show was "unbelieveble." "Everybody LOVED it. Veolia Environmental Services SA Boss Dean Dowie raved about the show : "It was s special evening for our big dinner at the Grainger Studio, everyone loved the show." Hear immortal romantic numbers from the greatest musicals in history, from a talented group of Adelaide musical theatre's most polished performers. From South Pacific to Les Miserables, My Fair Lady to The Sound Of Music, Guys And Dolls to Kiss Me Kate and Anything Goes to Priscilla, you will enjoy the big numbers from the biggest musical hits in history. Every song is a memory and there’ll be a touch of humour too ... it’ll be One Enchanted Evening. Ring Matt Byrne on 041 933 5966 to arrange your Enchanted Evening.
One Enchanted Cast. *************************************************************************************** Thanks to Tim Freedman from All Pro Audio for his ongoing support of Matt Byrne Media
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Matt Byrne will tell the story of wacky comic Rodney Dangerfield's rollercoaster ride to the top in his 2009 Adelaide Fringe show, Caddyshack & Other Dangerfields for the 2009 Adelaide Fringe. It is a follow-up to his 2007 Adelide Fringe show Over The Hill which was a tribute to the life and times of UK comic legend Benny Hill, and a big hit at the 2006 Edinburgh Fringe. Byrne will also present highlights from the cult gold comedy movie Caddyshack, playing all the roles from Dangerfield's loud millionaire golfer Al Czervik, to Bill Murray's insane greenkeeper Carl, Ted Knight's smarmy Judge Smails and Chevy Chase's cynical golf professional Ty Webb. "I've been a huge fan of Rodney Dangerfield for years but never realised how tough he had it trying to make a life in showbiz," Byrne said. "His father Phil Roy (Philip Cohen) was a vaudevillian but young Jacob Cohen (his real name) struggled for years to make it in standup comedy as Jack Roy (his legal name), until he adopted the name Rodney Dangerfield. It was a comical name first used by the immortal Jack Benny on his radio program at least as early as the December 12, 1941, and was broadcast later as a pseudonym by Ricky Nelson on the TV program The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. Byrne said the show would kick off with the story of Rodney's amazing life, "accompanied by many of his classic oneliners." "Then Act II will be a rollout of scenes and oneliners from Caddyshack The Movie, with me playing all the parts. "Caddyshack is one of the most quoted comedies of all time and an absolute cult movie in Adelaide and at the 19th hole of every golf course." Caddyshack & Other Dangerfields will run at Maxim's Wine Bar at 194a The Parade, Nowood (upstairs, opposite the Norwood Town Hall), from February 25 -27 & March 1, March 4-6 & 8, March 11-13 & 15, and March 18-20 & 22 at 8 p.m. Bookings will be available from FringeTix on 1300 374 643 or at the door. The Rodney Dangerfield Story He was born on Long Island in the town of Babylon, the son of vaudevillian Phil Roy (Philip Cohen). He would later say that his father "was never home — he was out looking to make other kids”, and that his mother "brought him up all wrong”. As a teenager, he got his start writing jokes for standup comics; he became one himself at 19 under the name Jack Roy. He struggled financially for nine years, at one point performing as a singing waiter (he was fired), before giving up show business to take a job selling aluminum siding to support his wife and family. He later said that he was so little known then that, "At the time I quit, I was the only one who knew I quit!" In the early 1960s he started down what would be a long road toward rehabilitating his career, still working as a salesman by day. He came to realize that what he lacked was an "image" — a well-defined on-stage persona that audiences could relate to and that would distinguish him from similar comics. Fate intervened one Sunday night in New York, when The Ed Sullivan Show needed a last-minute replacement for another act. This live, weekly talent show, hosted by the very influential Sullivan, could make or break a show-business career. The middle-aged, husky Dangerfield, with his pessimistic monologue, was a contrast to the younger, trendier comics usually seen on the Sullivan show, and this alone gave him a novelty value. His success was assured when he told his very first "no respect" joke: "I don't get no respect. I played hide-and-seek, and they wouldn't even look for me”. Dangerfield would also tell conventional jokes in his act: "I grew up in a tough neighborhood. Tough neighborhood! Teachers would get notes from parents saying, 'Please excuse Johnny for the next 5 to 10 years!'" He bought a Manhattan nightclub in 1969 in order to remain near his children after their mother had died.[4] "Dangerfield's" was the venue for an HBO show which helped popularize many stand-up comics, including Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Carrey, Tim Allen, Roseanne Barr, Jeff Foxworthy, Sam Kinison, Rita Rudner, Andrew Dice Clay and Bob Saget.
His career peaked during the early 1980s, when he became a movie star. His appearance in Caddyshack led to starring roles in Easy Money and Back To School. In Back to School, Dangerfield's writing described the character Lou (Burt Young) as "nice and tough" — he put one son through college and another through a wall. (On The Tonight Show, he applied this same description to his doctor, Dr. Vinny Boombotz.) He played an abusive father in Natural Born Killers in a scene where he wrote his own lines. In 1994, Rodney Dangerfield won an American Comedy Award for lifetime creative achievement. He was also recognized by the Smithsonian Institution, which put one of his trademark white shirts and red ties on display. When asked about the honor, he joked that the museum was using his shirt to clean Charles Lindbergh's plane.
************************************************************************************** Chalkies for Hire! Matt Byrne Media's 2008 Fringe sellout success Chalkies is available for hire. The hit show which had teachers rolling in the aisles wowed sellout crowds at Maxim's Wine Bar in the 2008 Adelaide Fringe can be hired by any school or social club as a fundraiser. "Just give me a call and find out how you cna raise money having a terrific night at your school or club!," Matt Byrne said. Chalkies looks at the battle to save unfashionable suburban Hilltop High from being sucked up into a Super School. When Education Minister Dr. Jane Glomseh Stix calls in American TV guru Dr. Pill to grease the transition, all hell breaks loose. Creator Matt Byrne said the show has been hailed by teachers and the general public as a riotous but accurate look at problems facing education today. "We got an A+ plus from several critics which was fantastic," Byrne said. "But it was the reaction of the sellout crowds which really let us know the show hit the mark, it's always easier to get a message across if people are enjoying themselves. "The Fringe Talk website was full of five-star critiques from audience members who loved the show, so much that we decided to bring it back." Maggie Moore, Jessica Lynch, Kim Clark and Byrne play a range of characters, from teachers to students, parents, counsellors, and tuck shop ladies, as the battle for Hilltop High's future gets dirty! "The show is designed to travel and any school with a hall, gym or lecture theatre will have to room to stage Chalkies," he said. Ring Matt on 041 933 5966 for further details.
• (From left) Matt Byrne, Kim Clark, Jessica Lynch and Maggie Moore chalking up for the Fringe! ***************************************************************************************
Best of British Matinee for Hire
Introduced by Royal Disappointment by the Queen, Billy and Benny let loose with side-splitting comedy, songs and live music from the genial John Kings. Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla also make a grand entrance and there's even a live Corgi, complete with its own tiara. Finish off the show with a community singalong that will have you Rolling Out The Barrel off the White Cliffs of Dover! Irish Albert has been one of Adelaide's top cabaret performers for many years with John Kings on keyboard, and Matt Byrne's Benny Hill show has played the Adelaide and Edinburgh Fringes with great success. This is good old-fashioned fun for anyone who loves or needs a good laugh, courtesy of Billy & Benny!
CRITICS RAVE ABOUT CHALKIES: FOUR STARS! A+ for us! ADELAIDE THEATRE GUIDE: Rating: Four Stars **** ! CHALKIES Review by Rod Lewis Matt Byrne Media continues his successful franchise with this new instalment of his popular 4-actor comedies. Maggie Moore, Kim Clark, Jessica Lynch and writer/director Matt Byrne play up to thirty characters revolving around the imminent absorption of Hilltop High into a new Super School. The topical references, familiar characters, fast action and witty script are riotously funny from start to finish as the talented ensemble easily switch between characters that include teachers, spouses, parents, bureaucrats and students. As always, the high jinx are punctuated with a few carefully placed monologues that peel away the frivolity to reveal the hearts of the characters. MBM is developing a well-deserved cult following for this style of entertainment. Previous endeavours have included Bouncers (set in a nightclub), Barrackers (about footy fans), Virgins (an airline adventure) and Pricks (about Modbury Hope hospital). The plays get better with each one and Chalkies is a school excursion well worth a forged permission slip. A+
DB MAGAZINE: Chalkies Matt Byrne returns to this year's Fringe with 'Chalkies', and just as some of his previous productions: 'Virgins', 'Pricks' and 'Barrackers' have confronted airlines, hospitals and football fanatics respectively, as the name suggests it deals with issues within the state education system. Once again using the four-hander approach, 'Chalkies' reunites Maggie Moore taking on duel teacher/student roles as art teacher Pastel Brodie and the garishly overweight Courtney Date with Kim Clarke (drama teacher, Vladimir Gladimir/the troubled revhead Vinnie Rissoto), Jessica Lynch (environmentalist, Oleander Bush/sluttish Britney Brown) and Byrne himself as Principal Julius Sinner and the nerdish halfwit, Dwayne Insane, along with many other characters strategically thrown in for good measure. Learning that the education minister Jane Glomesh Stix has plans to absorb their school, Hilltop High, into a new super amalgamation, the action hots up and the affect on each of the principle players lives are shown. Keeping up with contemporary times, obnoxious American relationship expert and TV guru, Dr Pill, is sent along to mediate the transition only to further infuriate the faculty and turn this whole farce into a real circus. Played out once more on minimal floor space using mostly virtual props, the cast effortlessly switch roles and, due to the multicultural and lower socio-economic nature of outer-suburb public schools, accents and facial posturing at the drop of a cue. Cleverly revamped songs: Kenny Loggin's Danger Zone, Weill/Brecht's Mack The Knife, Eminem's Lose Yourself and Alice Cooper's, School's Out, sung by the cast, along with plenty of 'seventies/eighties hit snippets also serve to provide momentum and further backdrop to each scene. And with Byrne's early British comedy influences guiding the script the humour is constantly paced, dangerously stereotypical and firmly tongue in cheek, while the messages regarding the actual seriousness of all failings within our schools are addressed up front and factually. Top of the class! A+.
ADVERTISER: Review by Ewart Shaw ADELAIDE theatrical quadruple threat, Matt Byrne, writer, producer, actor, director celebrates teachers, in a fun packed pun fact. The jokes come thick fast and furious. Miss one and there are another two right behind it. The cast of four play multiple roles. Byrne aptly plays Principal Sinner, and Dr. Phil the American education expert. He's ably assisted by Kim Clark as Vladimir Gladimir, Jessica Lynch as Oleander Bush and Maggie Moore as Pastel Brodie. There are lots of highs in this show. At its heart is a deeply felt plea to Jane Glomesh Sticks to preserve our smaller school communities in the interests of teachers and students alike. RIP IT UP: Chalkies Maxim’s Wine Bar, Wed Feb 20 The latest offering from Matt Byrne Media, Chalkies, takes a swing at those who would forget that schools are about students, not savings. This four-person show is a hugely entertaining series of vignettes that introduce us to over 30 different characters, all of whom have a vested interest in fictional Hilltop High’s amalgamation. Playing multiple roles is a challenge for any actor and Byrne was wise to bring this group together again (having shared the stage for MBM’s hugely successful Pricks in 2006). These fine actors move seamlessly through their roles, sharing both the humour and the moral outrage of teachers, students and parents who become victims of short-sighted, quick-fixing, uninformed government policy. The over-long script could be tightened to maintain its pace but overall an entertaining evening for anyone in need of a little education.
TALK FRINGE TOP FIVE: Guylianne **** wrote: Overly long and a touch preachy in spots but full of laughs. The audience was predominately teachers and it certainly struck a chord with them all. Jan ***** wrote: Rudie ***** wrote: Caroline **** wrote: Sue ***** wrote: david ***** wrote: Bec wrote: Robbo **** wrote: knspc **** wrote: lotsalaughs **** wrote: fringey **** wrote:
*************************************************************************************** HEIL THE PRODUCERS! Oscart for Best Musical Oscart for Entreprenuerial Flair "Double Bravo!" - db Magazine "A rollicking good time!" - S. Mail. "A great fun night at the theatre!" - Messenger.
MEL BROOKS' BROADWAY BLOCKBUSTER Director - Glenn Vallen Musical Director - Rodney Hrvatin Choreographer - Rose Vallen Assistant Choreographer - Tammy Pedler Producer - Matt Byrne
“It's always been a love letter to Broadway, and now its time has come,”- Mel Brooks. “Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you walk into an open sewer and die.”
Designer - Pamela Watts & Demelza Nussio Costume Design - Merici Thompson Lighting Design - Mike Phillips Producer - Matt Byrne
Who's Who: Ulla ... Rebecca Payne Leo Bloom ... Michael Williams Max Bialystock ... Matt Byrne Franz Leibkind ... Angus Smith Roger DeBris ... Kim Clark Carmen Ghia ... Dirk Strachan Storm Trooper ... Lindsay Prodea Usherettes ... Amy Klar & Claire McEvoy Shirley Markowitz/Not You... Michelle Brow Mr. Marks ... Russell Ford Hold Me Touch Me ... Monica Pole Ensemble ... Scott Whellum, Jacob Harris, Maggie Moore, David Salter, Kim York, Eloise Crooks, Danae Lloyd, Paul Symmons, Alexia Blackwell, Ben Po'ona, Njal Venning, Samantha Phillis, Rachel White, Meg Brumby & Brad Butuila
The Plot Scheming theatrical producer Max Bialystock and his mousy CPA, Leo Bloom, hit upon the perfect plan to embezzle a fortune: raise far more money than you need to produce a sure-fire Broadway flop and then (since no one will expect anything back), Max and Leo can pocket the difference and disappear to Rio. To do this, they need the ultimate bad play, which they find in the musical Springtime for Hitler, written by neo-Nazi playwright (and pigeon fancier) Franz Liebkind. Add the world's worst Director, Roger DeBris, a Swiss floozy called Ulla who likes to flaunt it, and they are certain they have the disaster they need for their plan to work. The plan is faultless... but then, there's no accounting for taste! Based on a cult 1968 movie, 'The Producers' won a record 12 Tony awards on Broadway. A devastatingly funny book (extending the original movie script which won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay), a collection of brilliant songs and some show-stopping production numbers make this one of the best ever Musical Comedies. It's just finished a massive run on Broadway - now it's finally coming to Adelaide - don't miss out!
RAVE REVIEWSdb Magazine, David Grybowski: "Matt Byrne Media has produced yet another South Australian premiere and hit. On opening night, you could have lit up the Nuremburg rally with the energy zapping between the stalls and the stage. This is easily the most ambitious, lavish and stupemongous (I had to invent a new word to match this show) musical production I have ever seen performed by people doing it for love. What does it take to put on a spectacle like this? Sunday Mail, Liz Walsh: "The Producers is a timeless, funny and entertaining story ... this is simply a rollicking good time ... slickly directed by Glenn Vallen ... choreographer Rose Vallen has succeeded here ... and a big round of applause for the Bialyhoo Orchestra!" Messenger Newspapers, Russell Starke: THIS is an all singing, all dancing, all laughing romp of a show with some outstanding casting choices. THE DATES The Producers will run at the Arts Theatre, Angas St. City from July 25-28 and July 31 to Aug 4 at 8 p.m. & Sun July 29 and Sat. Aug 4 at 2 p.m. And Elizabeth's Shedley Theatre from Aug 9-11 at 8 p.m. & Aug 11 at 2 p.m. TO BOOK Ring Monica on 8264 0973 or Bass on 131 246 or VenueTix on 8225 8888
"SPRINGTIME FOR HITLER - AND GERMANY!"
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PRICKS FOR HIRE! Matt Byrne's Pricks - Available For Hire
Want to have your own production of Pricks? Then get your local hospital, social club or community group to have a great laugh at the Health System and raise money doing it! Writer/Director/Producer/Performer Byrne said the “incredible response to the show has meant we are now taking it on the road.” "We are doing it for the RAA, the Kingston Community Hospital, the Flinders Medical Centre Neo Natal Unit and even the Knights Of the Southern Cross! "And we'd like to bring the show to you - so call me immediately, it's urgent that you have a good laugh!" Pricks sold out at the 2006 Adelaide Fringe at Maxim's Wine Bar and proved great therapy for all the health professionals who came along to see the show. "Doctors, nurses administrators and especially patients said it was so accurate it was frightening - funny but frightening," Byrne said. “Laughter at our ailing public health system has proved to be the best medicine. “And it was nice to see the Rann Government decide to return the real Modbury Hospital to the public fold!” Scottish standup comedian Maggie Moore as Matron Harriet Hardcase, Jessica Lynch as Nurse Kylie Knightly, Kim Clark as Intern Gary Werner and Byrne as Doctor Phelan Probert, will be back playing more than 50 characters you’d all want to avoid in you are ever unlucky enough to wind up in hospital!
Critics have raved about the show: "This play had the audience in stitches. No-one is the medical profession should miss this performance!" - The Advertiser, Nick Henderson.**** "Pricks unleashes a mixed medley of entertaining sketches and songs that are both wincingly accurate and hilarious!" - S. Mail, Rosetta Mastrantone. ***1/2 "The cast gave generous and joyful performances in their copious roles in a plethora of skits." - db magazine, David Grybowski. "Byrne's script is riotously funny, far surpassing his other recent successes, and he manages to incorporate topical health issues with minimal preaching." Encore Magazine., Rod Lewis "Delivers almost non-stop laughs from potty humour to poetry with the odd serious note befitting this serious subject - it's just a bit scary, it's so close to the truth!" - Messenger, Sue Oldknow. **** "Pricks was an enjoyable and witty play on the world of medicine. I can only hope I never get sick enough to go to a hospital!" - Rip It Up, Fred Chiapolino Pricks - Extended will run at The Studio at Holden Street Theatres from April 20-22 and 27-29 at 8 p.m. All Tickets will be $25 and bookings are available on 8262 4906 or VenueTix on 8225 8888. *************************************************************************************** GO 'OVER THE HILL' with Matt & Benny! "BYRNE DOES THE BENNY HILL SCHTICK BRILLIANTLY!" - A.T.G.
Byrne went Over The Hill with Benny to the 2006 Edinburgh Fringe and the 2007 Adelaide Fringe and now he'll take the show to you! "Byrne doesn’t quite so much impersonate Hill as reincarnate him!" - Three Weeks! "We had a great success with Footloose at the Keith Michell back in February and now we're taking Benny on the road!" Byrne said. "Benny was a genius who made the world laugh and we're sure his fans would love to see the show in their local theatre or venue. "You'll hear Ernie The Fastest Milkman In The West and many other songs and poems but the main purpose of the show is to tell the story of the greatest TV comedy star Britain ever produced. "I also have the lovely Samantha Phillis as my Hill's Angel who adds some real glamour and curvature to the show - and she's also very funny!" “Find out so much more about the cheeky cherub who at one stage had 18 million British tuning in to his show every week." Byrne received rave reviews for the show in Edinburgh & Adelaide: "In his first person story telling, poetic recitals, and, most of all, his songs, Byrne doesn’t quite so much impersonate Hill as reincarnate him. Sometimes, when the lights are faded, you need to double take to ensure Hill hasn’t actually returned from the grave." - Three Weeks Magazine, Edinburgh. • “Byrne does the Benny Hill shtick brilliantly: the rolling of the eyes, the cheeky salute, the sneaky tongue poking out – it brings the house down!" - Adelaide Theatre Guide. • “Byrne brings forth a flood of fond memories when he re-enacts skits, poems and songs from the late, great British comedian ... one must salute the opening night success.” - Messenger. • “He delivers a production to enthral die hard Hill fans and tickle the fancy of those not familiar with the legend.” - Sunday Mail. Hill’s real name - Alfred - and the fact that he changed it to honour one of his great comedy heroes Jack Benny, are just some of the fascinating facts, secrets and insights which will be revealed in this one-man tribute to Britain’s greatest ever comedy export. The show features poems, insights and wonderful songs like Ernie The Fastest Milkman In The West, Unlucky Luke and plenty of Yakety Sax! Byrne, who has researched the origin, rise and fall of the legendary British comic, said Hill was “a cheeky enigma who set the standard for TV comedy but ironically found live performance scary.” “Who would have thought that a man who made so many people laugh was never as comfortable playing to a live audience,” Byrne said. “Speedway fan, circus clown, boxing fanatic and a man who avoided celebrity, retreated to the Riviera to write his shows, doted on his auntie ... nobody really knew Benny Hill.” Over The Hill will run at the Keith Michell Theatre on Friday, June 1 at 11 a.m. Tickets are $15 and bookings are available on (08) 8633 8500 or www.countryarts.org.au/northern For further information/images & interviews contact Matt Byrne Media on 041 933 5966 or go to www.mattbyrnemedia.com.au
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