DAVID STRASSMAN “CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR!”   Riotously funny! An all new comedy creation from the twisted mind of Strassman. Alternate realities? Parallel universes? Strassman's side-splitting new show tumbles down the rabbit hole -- a mind-bending journey where nothing is as it seems. Chuck and Ted E. Bare are back, transformed by a strange 'wish" into bizzaro-alternate selves. The road home may be scary for Strassman… but an hilarious scream for us!  What have the critics said? At the Edinburgh Festival, The List said “Absolute genius. The writing is truly superb and the performance – or should that be performances? – breathtaking in linguistic and ventriloquistic dexterity.  Takes the ancient art of ventriloquism up several notches.”  

West Leagues Club – Sunday 27 May 2012   This is your chance to witness, direct from Las Vegas, an amazing tribute show to 3 legends of entertainament at West Leagues Club, Sunday 27 May, 2012.  Direct from Las Vegas after sell out seasons through North America and the UK - Frank, Sammy and Dean will be in Australia to set  Australian audiences on fire , the artists  “David De Costa” as “Frank Sinatra”, ”Nicholas Brooks” as “Sammy Davis Junior” and “Johnny Edwards“ as ”Dean Martin”, perfectly recreate the Vegas shows with their own six piece swing band . The show includes all the songs, the humour and the wit that made this trio the Kings of Las Vegas. Sinatra’s “New York, New York”;  Dean Martin’s “You’re Nobody Til Somebody Loves You” and Sammy Davis Jr’s “The Candyman” are just some of The Ratpack’s classics you’ll hear.   Come and swing with the Kings of Las Vegas, The Ratpack at West Leagues Club, New Lambton, Sunday 27 May, 2012.    TICKETS ON SALE NOW FROM THE CLUB   4935 1200 or at www.westsnewcastle.com.au  

West Leagues Club – Wednesday 30 May 2012  Forget all preconceived notions of psychics, ghost whisperers and any supernatural misconceptions… ignore Hollywood for a moment! Instead, meet CHARMAINE WILSON, the inaugural winner of Channel Seven’s THE ONE and Australia’s most celebrated medium. Even to those once sceptic, she has proven her abilities and thrives in changing the attitude of those that question the authenticity of her natural gift. In fact she understands the wariness of some, let’s face it, when someone says they talk to spirits that have passed over you could question their sanity… but rest assured Charmaine Wilson is the real deal.  There are no ‘showbiz’ concoctions, smoke, mirrors or props when Charmaine Wilson presents on stage. In place of crystal balls or starry tablecloths is just the petite brunette medium with a microphone doing what she does, helping those dealing with grief connect to loved ones and heal. Her natural ability is complemented by not only her own troubled past but also the loss she has experienced during her life. The former drug addict only woke to her gift to re-unite those who have crossed over to those still in life in 1999 after her father died. She has lived through a lot of heartache in her life, including the death of her brother and her four year old daughter, both to tragic accidents. Her mother passed in late 2006. These deaths have allowed Charmaine to relate to how her clients may be feeling. Clean for over ten years, Charmaine Wilson has now become a world-renowned Australian medium, recognised for her skill and compassion.  Her special gift was showcased to the nation when she was crowned ...

Bluewater Country Music Festival Soldiers Point Bowling Club Saturday 9 June 2012 As part of this year’s Bluewater Country Music Festival, The Sunny Cowgirls will appear at Soldiers Point Bowling Club on Saturday 9 June 2012.  Fresh from performances at CMC Rocks The Hunter 2012, The Sunny Cowgirls are gearing up for what is set to be a huge year for Australia’s favourite country music sisters THE SUNNY COWGIRLS.  With the release of their new live combined DVD/CD “LIVE WIRES”, after 7 years, over 500 live shows, 4 albums and CD sales in excess of 80,000, LIVE WIRES is testament to their reputation as one of Australia’s greatest live country music acts. Blonde, confident and charming with a great story to tell, THE SUNNY COWGIRLS deliver their shows with gusto, laughs and plenty of fun for those in the audience and those onstage too. Their infectious energy whilst performing has seen them grow into headline acts for major festivals and events.Golden Guitar nominations, a legion of adoring fans and still many songs to write, THE SUNNY COWGIRLS are no doubt one of the most intriguing and true to themselves acts in Australia. Modest yet cheeky, the two whom often finish each other’s sentences are at ease amongst their idols, peers and their fans with a no bull attitude that has only enhanced their popularity.   The Sunny Cowgirls are perhaps one of Australian Country Music’s best-known brands and is growing in popularity with each album release and tour they undertake. Joining the Sunny Cowgirls will be up and coming Nelson Bay local, 16 year old, Margie May.  Catch The Sunny Cowgirls live, as part of ...

West Leagues Club – Sunday 10 June 2012 The undisputed Queen of Soul,  Aretha Franklin will be honoured by Australia’s own soul diva, Christine Anu in the brand new show REWIND – The Aretha Franklin Songbook at West Leagues Club on Sunday 10 June 2012.  In this must-see performance, Anu conjures soulful interpretations of Aretha’s most memorable songs including the signature tunes Respect and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman as wel as Think, Chain of Fools, Today I Sing the Blues, Rock Steady, Bridge over Troubled Water and many other unforgettable classic melodies. “Nobody says it or sings it better than Ms.Aretha Franklin. She is one of my greatest influences and an inspiration to black pride and feminine empowerment. I truly believe she is the greatest soul singer ofour time!” says Anu, who provides all the grace, glitz and vocals of a true diva and is sure to captivate audiences from the start.  Anu will tour REWIND – The Aretha Franklin Songbook in 2012 to coincide with Aretha Franklin’s 70th Birthday and the release of an album of the same title. Australia’s Iconic Indigenous Entertainer, Christine Anu has been delighting Australian audiences for two decades with an award-winning repertoire spanning across music, theatre, dance, film, television and children’s entertainment and has garnered accolades in all quarters of show business, including a Green Room Award for Best Actress in a Musical for Rentand, the Judith Johnson Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Musical at the 2010 Sydney Theatre Awards.  Anu is also a multi-ARIA nominee and recipient, including 1995 Song of the Year for My Island Home, 1996 Best FemaleArtist for Stylin Up and 1998 ...

West Leagues Club - Wed 13 June 2012  James Morrison is bringing Motown to West Leagues, New Lambton. The large-scale show, developed this year and featuring classic Motown music, features four vocalists, as part of an 11-piece band, including a horn section led by virtuoso trumpeter Morrison. Morrison and his band will deliver an evening concert at Wests New Lambton on Wednesday June 13th 2012.    Morrison remembers Motown as the music of his youth - even as a jazz fan, he recalls being surrounded by the music of Stevie Wonder.  He said he had always included a Motown number or two in his jazz shows, which he and the crowd enjoyed enough to encourage the development of a full Motown show. He said audience response to Motown music was instantaneous, like flicking a switch.   “Everyone instantly starts singing and dancing and clapping their hands,” he said. He said the songs’ appeal was due to the depth of their lyrics and melody, which gave them longevity beyond that of the average disposable Top 40 hit.  He said all the best Motown songs told a story and featured a memorable melody, and “on top of that, you’ve got a really funky groove.”  The band works to emulate the original Motown sound, exploring it further by extending the songs with solos and further jamming by Morrison’s experienced band. During the show, Morrison also discusses the origins of Motown, and the stories behind many well-known Motown tracks. Tickets On Sale Now - West Leagues Club – 4935 1200