Wyong Musical Theatre Company
19, 20 and 21 July 2024

Christmas in July Cabaret

Cabaret is a wide and glittering umbrella term in which an intimate and direct relationship is fostered between performer and audience, regardless of how big or small that audience may be. Cabaret harnesses a strong sense of community and connection.
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Our concert was a development opportunity for performers and crew. It featured people who had never had the opportunity to perform a solo, debut performances by children and seasoned performers as well as directing, choreographing and stage crew opportunities. 
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All the hits you never knew you adored!

Experience the magic of our 2024 Christmas in July Cabaret, a dynamic community celebration that brings a fresh twist to Christmas pop, musicals, and movicals. This isn’t your average carol concert - it’s a high-octane extravaganza featuring a medley of lively tunes and touching solo performances. Discover the joy of songs about love, the spirit of giving, holiday cheer, winter wonderlands, and Christmas angels. Immerse yourself in captivating narratives from our performers and bask in the cozy, festive ambience we’ve created just for you. Prepare for an unforgettable journey that will leave you humming along to the hits you never knew you adored.

Thank you to our Cabaret Performers!

  • Aaron Webb-Wilson 

  • Allyson Turner 

  • Anna-Rose Rattray

  • Charlie Harding

  • Cynthia Allen 

  • Ehryn Bala 

  • Evie Zahra 

  • Felicity Margery

  • Jennifer M Paterson

  • Kylie Ismail

  • Lilly-Ann Rattray

  • Lynette Plenderleith

  • Manaya Maclean Pone

  • Margaret Holdom

  • Melissa Graham

  • Robyn Lloyd and

  • and The Company!

Production Team

·          Director and Musical Director          Shayne Leslie

·          Director and Choreographer           Leah Procter

·          Vocal ensemble, The Company       Felicity Margery and Hannah Whitwell

·          Stage Manager                              Lacey East-Willemin

·          Lighting                                         Cameron Mitchell and Ian Abbot

·          Sound                                           Guy Sweeny and Ryan Sweeny

·          Set                                                Ian Abbot and Shayne Leslie

·          Costumes                                      Margaret Holdom

·          Props                                            To be confirmed

·          Front of House                               Joyce Abbot and Marion Ella

·          Publicity and ticketing                    Allyson Turner

Acts Include


Diva Angels

Performing a medley of the hits - This Christmas, Put a Little Love in your Heart, Candy Cane Lane, Underneath the Christmas Tree and There Must be an Angel (Playing with my Heart)! 


Solos

Rainbow Connection, The Rose, Santa Baby, Don't Fall in Love with an Elf, Man with the Bag, Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend, Your Song, Angels, River. Nuttin' for Christmas, Someone's Been Sending me Flowers, Winter Fire and Snow.


Rock n Roll

Rock n Roll classics from Elvis and Chuck Berry.


Children

The children's sing a beautiful medley featuring A Million Dreams, Polar Express, One more Sleep till Christmas, and It Feels for Christmas.

Directors 

Shayne Leslie

Shayne graduated from The Sydney Conservatorium of Music with a Master of Music in 2015 having completed her Bachelor in 1995. She has performed in musicals dating back to 1991 at Canterbury Theatre Guild featuring in her first Central Coast-based musical in 2006 (Marguerite in The Scarlet Pimpernel). Shayne spent a large part of the 1990s performing professionally in pantomimes and musicals as well as providing technical support backstage at venues such as the Art Gallery of NSW, State Theatre, Horden Pavilion, Sydney Festival, and the Entertainment Centre. From 1996 to 2007, Shayne worked as an events and entertainment manager for private clients, such as The Star Casino, Australian Jockey Club, and The Royal Easter Show, as well as a host of registered clubs.

Leah Procter

Leah has been involved on the stage since she was very young. You will remember Leah from her come-back role as Kitty in The Drowsy Chaperone, which was her first WMTC performance.  Before that auspicious interpretation, Leah has featured in countless productions with Palmerston North Theatre Group (NZ), Forest Youth, Eastwood Uniting Church Musical Society and Normanhurst Uniting Church Musical Society.  Leah is a part of the WMTC Committee and is excited to take on this role alongside Shayne to bring a fun and entertaining show for everyone to enjoy.