Celebrating 60 years, this production of Sweet Charity follows the New York City adventures of the ever-endearing Charity Hope Valentine… but not quite how you remember it.
In a world suspended between the Lavender Scare and the Stonewall Riots, Heirlume’s Sweet Charity reimagines this classic through a new lens; infusing its beloved characters and legendary score (‘Big Spender’, ‘The Rhythm of Life’, ‘If My Friends Could See Me Now’ … the list goes on!) with a queer love story and a tale of self-acceptance.
Thursday 18 June: 7.30pm (Preview)
Friday 19 June: 7.30pm (Opening Night)
Saturday 20 June: 1.30pm & 7.30pm
Sunday 21 June: 5pm
Thursday 25 June: 7.30pm
Friday 26 June: 7.30pm
Saturday 27 June: 1.30pm & 7.30pm
Sunday 28 June: 1.30pm
Sweet Charity (1966)
Book by Neil Simon
Music by Cy Coleman
Lyrics by Dorothy Fields
Based on an original screenplay by Federico Fellini, TullioPinelli & EnnioFlaiano
Produced for the Broadway stage by Fryer, Carr & Harris
Conceived, staged and choreographed by Bob Fosse
“Sweet Charity” is presented by permission of ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC, A Concord Theatricals Company
Erika Wild Charity Hope Valentine
Madeline Pratt Nickie
Hannah Gutierrez Cañon Helene
Clancy Enchelmaier Vittorio/Oscar
Sara-Louise Younger Herman/Daddy
Alessandra Negro Ursula/Others
Tyler-Rose Shattock Frug Girl/Others
Eden Holmes Carmen/Others
Lisa-Marie Coad Betsy/Others
Bridie Erwin-Keirl Rosie/Others
Thomas English woodwind (guest artist)
Bodhi Scott-Jones trumpet (guest artist)
Max Kielly keys (guest artist)
Felix Gilmour percussion (guest artist)
Benjamin Lamb guitar (guest artist)
Ian Crossfield upright and electric bass
Presented by Heirlume Productions & Forest Collective
Supported by City of Stonnington