Coomalie Cabaret

Coomalie Cabaret

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    Coomalie Cabaret, Litchfield Outback Resort, Batchelor, NT

    Performance: July 30, 2022. 7 pm

    Tracks Dance Company presents The Grey Panthers performing in Batchelor for this one-night-only evening of entertainment

    Coomalie Cabaret featured over 28 dancers from Darwin, outer Darwin and Coomalie regions, enjoying their life over their 60s. The Grey Panthers hijacked a bus and went to town – Batchelor Township. This not-to-be-missed opportunity to experience the loud-and-proud life attitude of Australia's longest-established senior dance group was seen by a sold-out enthusiastic crowd of locals, Territory, Interstate and international guests. (Unfortunately due to COVID we were down a few performers)

    More Than Just A Cabaret
    Spend the day in the country:

    GREY PANTHER DISPLAY

    10 am – 9 pm 
    Presented at the Litchfield Outback Tavern, this display included posters and short films of works by the Grey Panthers. As Australia’s longest-running senior dance troupe, the Grey Panthers have entertained audiences in full-length shows, pop-ups and community performances for the past 35 years.

    DANCE WORKSHOP 10-11 am

    Tracks creative team led participants through a warm-up, learning some repertoire, and a warm-down. A great way to get the day moving. The Dance Workshop was open to all ages and by donation.

    ARTIST TALK 11-11.30 am

    An insightful discussion about the artistry of older adults between the Grey Panther directors and facilitators David McMicken,  Jessica Devereux and Darryl Butler. It was hosted by Darwin theatre maker, director and funny guy Kyle Walmsley.

    GREY PANTHER POP-UPS 6 pm

    Pre-show Pop Up performances in and around Litchfield Outback Resort - Spice Girls 

    COOMALIE CABARET 7-8 pm

    Venue: Litchfield Outback Resort

    Scenario

    • Master of Ceremonies - Kyle Walmsley
    • Spice Girls - Original Choreographer: Sarah Calver
    • Pushbike Song - Choreographer: Darryl Butler. Music: Then Mixtures
    • Ballin’ The Jack - Choreographer: David McMicken. Music: Danny Kaye
    • Lola - Choreographer: David McMicken with Kelly Beneforti. Music: Les Baxter
    • Who Can Remember Sweet November - Choreographer: Joanna Noonan. Music: Enya
    • Nothing Matters When We’re Dancing - Choreographer: David McMicken and Kelly Beneforti. Music: The Magnetic Fields
    • Jump Around - Choreographer: Kelly Beneforti, featuring Soloist Steph Spillett. Music: House of Pain
    • No Walls, No Ceilings, No Floors - Choreographer: Darryl Butler. Music: Barbara Mandrell
    • Cabaret - Choreographer: Jess Devereux. Music: Lisa Minelli
    • Latin Medley - Choreographer: Jess Devereux. Music: Chan Chan, Roy Paci & Aretuska, Ritchie Valens, Ricky Martin
    • Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Choreographer: Kelly Beneforti. Music: Marvin Gaye and Tammy Terrell
    • 60 Shades of Grey - Choreographed by Kelly Beneforti and David McMicken. Music: Right Said Fred

    Creative Team

    Choreography: David McMicken, Kelly Beneforti, Darryl Butler, Jess Devereux, Joanna Noonan, Sarah Calver
    Production Manager: Duane Preston
    Promotion/Media: Adelaide Wood, Mikaela Earnshaw
    Poster Images: Duane Preston
    Graphic Design: Backslap Design

    Performers

    The Grey Panthers 

    Darwin: Barbara Pollock, Cherrian Eecen, Connie Vlastuin, Darryl Butler, David McMickien, Ellen Hankin, Elsa Gibbons, Jenni Sanderson, Jess Devereux, Lillian Mann, Marge Duminski, Maria Vlastuin, Natina Demetriou, Nikki Charlesworth-Canning, Susan Pattiselanno, Toni Vine-Bromley, Trish Greenfield

    Coomalie: Darryl Butler, Denise Grecian-Wright, Ellen Hankin, Jan Powik, Gail Flack, Marjan LeFaucheur, Nanette Gillies, Pat Simmonds, Prue King, Sue Mornane

    Special Guest Master of Ceremonies: Kyle Warmsley

    Thank You

    Deepest gratitude to the McElwee family for their ongoing and generous support of the Coomalie Grey Panthers and this event.

    Company Partners

    Tracks Inc. is proudly sponsored by the Northern Territory Government.

    Project Partners

    Regional Arts Australia 
    Regional Arts NT

    Supporting Partners

    Litchfield Outback Resort

    Tracks 2022

    Artistic Co-Directors: David McMicken and Tim Newth (Tim is currently on long service leave)
    Company Director: Adelaide Wood
    Assoc. Artistic Director: Jessica Devereux
    Dance Animateurs: Kelly Beneforti and Steph Spillett
    Production Manager: Duane Preston
    Administrator: Mikaela Earnshaw, Debbie Macairin
    Bookkeeper: It Figures

    Committee Members: David Taylor (Chairperson), Max Dewa Stretton (Vice-Chairperson), Glenn Bernardin (Treasurer), Venaska Cheliah, Andrea Wicking, Rachael Wallis, Michael Grant, Ken Conway. David McMicken, Tim Newth, and Adelaide Wood (Ex-Officio Members)

    Public Fund Trustees: Maari Gray, Will Crawford, and Lachlan Peattie

    Patron: Her Honour the Honourable Vicki O’Halloran AM, Administrator of the Northern Territory

    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Susan Pattiselanno, Ellen Hankin, Barbara Pollock, Jess Devereux, David McMicken, Marge Duminski, Natina Demetriou. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. Photo Duane Preston l-r Marge Duminski, Jess Devereux, Jenni Sanderson, Trish Greenfield, Darryl Butler, Elsa Gibbons, Cherrian Eecen, Susan Pattisleanno
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Denise Grecian-Wright, Ellen Hankin, Jan Powick, Gail Flack, Marjan LeFaucheur, Nanette Gilles, Pat Simmonds, Sue Mornane. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Natina Demetriou, Susan Pattiselanno, Nikki Charlseworth-Canning, Maria Vlastuin, Connie Vlastuin, Barbara Pollock, David McMicken. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Jenni Sanderson, Darryl Butler, Lillian Mann, Ellen Hankin, Cherrian Eecen, Elsa Gibbons, Marge Duminski, Barbara Pollock. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Trish Greenfield, Darryl Butler, Lillian Mann, Jenni Sanderson, Cherrian Eecen. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. MC Kyle Walmsley. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Darryl Butler, Nikki Charlseworth-Canning, Jenni Sanderson, David McMicken, Cherrian Eecen, Lillian Mann, Denise Grecian-Wright, Ellen Hankin. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Darryl Butler, Nikki Charlseworth-Canning, Jenni Sanderson, David McMicken, Cherrian Eecen, Lillian Mann, Denise Grecian-Wright, Ellen Hankin. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Ellen Hankin, Sue Mornane, Pat Simmonds, Prue King, Gail Flack, Denise Grecian-Wright, Marjan LeFaucheur, Nanette Gilles. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Sue Mornane, Ellen Hankin, Pat Simmonds, Prue King, Gail Flack, Denise Grecian-Wright, Marjan LeFaucheur, Nanette Gilles. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Marge Duminski, Darryl Butler, Lillan Mann, Susan Pattiselanno, Spillet, Connie Vlastuin, David McMicken. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (front row l-r) Connie Vlastuin, Spillett, Jenni Sanderson, Natina Demetriou. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Susan Pattiselanno, Lilian Mann, Barbara Pollock, Trish Greenfield. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Darryl Butler, Natina Demetriou, Ellen Hankin, Nikki Charlesworth-Canning, Jenni Sanderson, Trish Greenfield. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Darryl Butler, Connie Vlastuin, Marge Duminski, Nikki Charlesworth-Canning, Denise Grecian-Wright, Maria Vlastuin, Trish Greenfield, David McMicken. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Gail Flack, David McMicken. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Susan Pattiselanno, Maria Vlastuin. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Natina Demetriou, Trish Greenfield. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. Ellen Hankin. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r back) Trish Greenfield, Jess Devereux, David McMicken, Nikki Charlesworth-Canning, Susan Pattiselanno, Jenni Sanderson. (l-r front) Natina Demetriou, Marge Duminski, Ellen Hankin. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r front) Barbara Pollock, Sue Mornane. (l-r back) Denise Grecian-Wright, Nanette Gillies, Nikki Charlesworth-Canning, Prue King, Darryl Butler. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r front) Nikki Charlesworth-Canning, Prue King. (l-r back) Denise Grecian-Wright, Nanette Gillies, Darryl Butler, Pat Simmonds. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Nanette Gillies, Darryl Butler. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Denise Grecian-Wright, Pat Simmonds. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Connie Vlastuin, Cherrian Eecen. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Marjan LeFaucheur, Lillian Mann. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Jenni Sanderson, Elsa Gibbons. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. (l-r) Marge Duminski, Trish Greenfield. Photo Duane Preston
    Grey Panthers Coomalie Cabaret. Whole cast finalé. Photo Duane Preston

    Date / Venue

    7 pm Saturday, July 30
    Litchfield Outback Resort, 49 Rum Jungle Rd, Batchelor

    Audience Responses

    “The Cabaret was just brilliant! The way each item took an idea and expressed it through dance was fantastic. For anyone who thought they were just going to see some old pensioners hauling themselves around the room,  the pace and quality of production would have been quite a shock”

    “OMG, that was BRILLIANT. Didn't expect it to be so amazingly good. CONGRATULATIONS.”

    “I was in awe. Can't wait for the next one.”

    “... lovely to see so many dancing as if no one is watching.”

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