Review: The Ukulele Man

Marcel Cole’s show is a festival gem and deserves to sell-out every time.

It is easy to see why The Ukulele Man has been such a success at other fringe festivals across Australia. Marcel has a great ear for an accent, is more than capable of having the audience in the palm of his hand, and has closely observed the playing and singing style of George Formby. In a quick 60-minutes the show includes a run through of some of George Formby’s hits, cleverly used to touch on some of the ups and downs of his life. The rapturous applause was well deserved, and we all left smiling—and perhaps feeling just a little sorry for George Formby.

Tickets for the final Anywhere Festival Brisbane performances of The Ukulele Man are on sale now (final shows on Sunday 21 July, 2024). Buy your tickets now… and then read more of this glowing review at the Creative Futures Photography website.