The Ukulele Man

 

Presented by Marcel Cole

The true story of Britain's greatest wartime entertainer!

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The true story of wartime entertainer and ukulele legend George Formby! From the battlefields of Europe to the distant corners of the British Empire, ‘The Ukulele Man’ is the untold story of Britain’s greatest wartime entertainer!

He was banned by the BBC, declared insane by his wife, and still became the UK’s highest paid entertainer! Join Marcel Cole and his real life mother Katie as they take you back to an era when live entertainment was king, and pay homage to the greatest entertainer of them all.

Written and performed by Marcel Cole
Featuring Katie Cole
Directed by Mirjana Ristevski

‘Cole is a stunner… Don’t miss this.’ – The Barefoot Review
‘A hugely enjoyable, brilliantly executed cabaret experience.’ – CityNews
‘Do whatever needs to be done to get a ticket’ – Canbera Critics Circle

WINNER – ‘Best Theatre’ – Newcastle Fringe 2024
WINNER – ‘Best Cabaret’ Weekly Award – Adelaide Fringe 2024
WINNER – ‘Critical Stages Touring Development Award’ – Sydney Fringe 2023

 

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  • Genre

    Theatre

  • RATING

    PG

  • MAP

    VENUE

    The Raven Hotel West End Cellar

  • DURATION

    60 mins

  • Premiere

    Queensland Premiere

  • ACCESSIBILITY INFO

    Relaxed - Please refer to the venue for more information regarding accessibility

  • WARNINGS

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    Doors Open

    Arrive 30-45 minutes before the show start time unless otherwise stated in the show description.

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    Things you need to know or bring

    Licensed to serve alcohol. Food available.

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we present Anywhere Festival, the Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi, Jinibara, Turrbal and Yuggera Peoples. We wish to pay respect to their Elders - past, present and emerging - and acknowledge the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their stories continue to play.