Jeepers Creepers - a creepy musical comedy
Fri, 17 Aug 2007, 01:17 pmMelz1 post in thread
Jeepers Creepers - a creepy musical comedy
Fri, 17 Aug 2007, 01:17 pmJeepers Creepers, written and directed by Hellie Turner.
presented by kompany M
Venue: Taylor's Art & Coffee House, Middle Swan (Swan Valley)
Last night I attended the opening night of Jeepers Creepers, a creepy musical comedy indeedy.
It was a clear cool night, with a fabulous outdoor fire and acoustic guitar music playing in the background by Sam (beautiful) where patrons gathered by the fire enjoying the valley wines or the Feral beer tasting before the show. Many took the opportunity to delight in the sumptuous dinner menu by Taylor's and then congregating by the fire before entering "the shed" theatre.
Oh dear, was that thunder I heard? But the sky is clear... again... that was thunder!! But alas, it was coming from 'the shed', very realistic sound effects... As you walk into the theatre to take your seat, the scene is already set for a spooky night.
The eery music begins, masterfully arranged by Luke Hewitt, the fog grows thicker, and thicker, all eyes peeled... and then this strange woman (???!!!???) appears walking slowly through the auditorium, ooh the scene is brewing, what on earth are we in for?
We are introduced to Agnes, the babysitter from hell... and the tale begins.
The show is fast paced, full of pumped up music and a terrific sound system, brilliant lighting and sound effects and outstanding (yet crazy) performances by Luke Hewitt, Brendan Ewing, Cathy Lally, Leanne Page and Steve Turner.
In fear of being revisited by one of the many ghosts in the show with "you'll be sorry, you'll be sorry", I wouldn't dream of trying to describe the crazy mayhem by revealling the plot. You will have to go see it yourself... however, the show does have a Rocky Horror sense about it... a night of creepy frights and ambience delights. The audience rolled with laughter throughout the show.
This show is very different to other performances I have recently seen by kompany M, the common thread being Australian and comedy... "Luv Struk" was true brilliance, and people still talk of this hilarious Aussie twist on Romeo & Juliet. "The Gun" was a comical look on the Australian outback and shearing, tremendous. I unfortunately missed the highly successful "Road Train" that also toured Australia, but there is a whisper "Road Train" is coming back next year in celebrating its 10th Anniversary. "Jeepers Creepers" is a wacky, hilarious, musical tale set in a house out on a lonely country road, where a young childs fears come true of the scary babysitter, with plenty of twists and turns, everything is not as it appears.
I totally recommend you indulge and see this show and be prepared for a wacky and stupendous night. A whole lot of fun.
Jeepers Creepers, written and directed by Hellie Turner.
presented by kompany M
Venue: Taylor's Art & Coffee House, Middle Swan (Swan Valley)
Last night I attended the opening night of Jeepers Creepers, a creepy musical comedy indeedy.
It was a clear cool night, with a fabulous outdoor fire and acoustic guitar music playing in the background by Sam (beautiful) where patrons gathered by the fire enjoying the valley wines or the Feral beer tasting before the show. Many took the opportunity to delight in the sumptuous dinner menu by Taylor's and then congregating by the fire before entering "the shed" theatre.
Oh dear, was that thunder I heard? But the sky is clear... again... that was thunder!! But alas, it was coming from 'the shed', very realistic sound effects... As you walk into the theatre to take your seat, the scene is already set for a spooky night.
The eery music begins, masterfully arranged by Luke Hewitt, the fog grows thicker, and thicker, all eyes peeled... and then this strange woman (???!!!???) appears walking slowly through the auditorium, ooh the scene is brewing, what on earth are we in for?
We are introduced to Agnes, the babysitter from hell... and the tale begins.
The show is fast paced, full of pumped up music and a terrific sound system, brilliant lighting and sound effects and outstanding (yet crazy) performances by Luke Hewitt, Brendan Ewing, Cathy Lally, Leanne Page and Steve Turner.
In fear of being revisited by one of the many ghosts in the show with "you'll be sorry, you'll be sorry", I wouldn't dream of trying to describe the crazy mayhem by revealling the plot. You will have to go see it yourself... however, the show does have a Rocky Horror sense about it... a night of creepy frights and ambience delights. The audience rolled with laughter throughout the show.
This show is very different to other performances I have recently seen by kompany M, the common thread being Australian and comedy... "Luv Struk" was true brilliance, and people still talk of this hilarious Aussie twist on Romeo & Juliet. "The Gun" was a comical look on the Australian outback and shearing, tremendous. I unfortunately missed the highly successful "Road Train" that also toured Australia, but there is a whisper "Road Train" is coming back next year in celebrating its 10th Anniversary. "Jeepers Creepers" is a wacky, hilarious, musical tale set in a house out on a lonely country road, where a young childs fears come true of the scary babysitter, with plenty of twists and turns, everything is not as it appears.
I totally recommend you indulge and see this show and be prepared for a wacky and stupendous night. A whole lot of fun.