Foundry Theatre at Sydney Lyric opened triumphantly last week with five sold out performances by Tim Minchin, with audiences blown away by the venue’s incredible sound, its in mate nature, and the unique and theatrical entry through backstage passageways.
Two new shows have been announced today – Prinnie Stevens’ Lady Sings Soul on 26 April and James Valentine’s Upbeat Revue on 27 April – adding to the venue’s already exciting line up of live music, comedy, musical theatre and cabaret.
Up next at Foundry Theatre, running from 7 March to 13 April is NO LOVE SONGS, starring Keegan Joyce (Rake, Please Like Me) and Lucy Maunder (Chicago, Mary Poppins). A powerful and uplifting modern love story, it packs an emotional punch in its heartfelt songs, honest storytelling, and for anyone who gets the chaos of love.
Following on in April for four nights only is Kiss Me Kate, presented in the well-known Neglected Musicals format, script in hand. Amy Lehpamer and Joshua Robson have just been cast as Kate and Fred, with more cast to come. Cole Porter’s legendary musical comedy includes Too Darn Hot, Always True To You (In my Fashion), Tom, Dick or Harry, and So In Love.
In April there will two nights of wonderful music. A fter the huge success of Lady Sings The Blues, Prinnie Stevens is ready to unleash her true essence with Lady Sings Soul, a journey of self-discovery through the timeless sounds of soul music. Prepare to be transported by the soulful voices of legends like Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, Sade, Toni Braxton, Beyoncé, and more.
James Valentine’s Upbeat Revue is an afternoon of sizzling organ riffs, comic detours, and radio stories that didn’t make it to air. Best known as the voice of Afternoons on ABC, James brings razor sharp wit and radio mischief to the stage, backed by a powerhouse band: Darren Heinrich (organ), Sam Rollings (guitar), Nic Cecire (drums) and Liz Player, knockout vocalist from The Voice 2024.
The Foundry Theatre will bring a string of exceptional comedy artists to the stage in April and May, including mul-award winning musical comedian Gillian Cosgriff with her new show, Fresh New Worries. In addition to being crowned winner of Best Show at the 2023 Melbourne Comedy Fes val, Gillian has also won hearts on Thank God You’re Here and Question Everything. Quick-witted master of unscripted comedy gold, Akmal deals with hot topics in a hilarious and slightly offensive way, whilst Lawrence Mooney’s Dead Set Country sees him roughed up by locals, mourning dead wombats, talking with horses and having an abiding affair with a tractor.
The Umbilicals Brothers take the energy of live performance and the spectacle of cinema and smash them together into a new show performed simultaneously on stage and on the big screen. The Distrac on: enabling your screen addiction.
From June, Foundry Theatre will transform into a French hotel, welcoming guests to L’Hôtel – an immersive theatrical world of French intrigue from the minds of director Craig Ilott and co creator Stuart Couzens. Savour the champagne, graze on a French cheese board and meet the cast of characters who call L’Hôtel home – a crème de la crème of performers from the world of cabaret, burlesque and circus.
Born from the repurposing of Sydney Lyric’s rear stage, Foundry Theatre is a mul-purpose, flexible, inmate performance space. A er entering through the Sydney Lyric foyers, patrons are immersed in a theatrical journey through backstage passageways to a vestibule with soaring ceilings and into the Foundry Theatre itself. The minimalist interior design and dynamic lighting immerses both performers and audiences alike, creating unforgettable theatre experiences where no two visits will be the same.
. Upcoming events No Love Songs | 7 March – 13 April Kiss Me Kate | 14 – 16 April Gillian Cosgriff in Fresh New Worries | 23 April Prinnie Stevens in Lady Sings Soul | 26 April James Valen ne’s Upbeat Revue | 27 April Akmal | 1 – 4 May Lawrence Mooney in Dead Set Country | 8 – 11 May The Umbilical Brothers | 15 – 18 May L’Hôtel | 24 May – 6 July
More information and tickets: foundrytheatre.com.au
