BY DAYNA DENNISON Don McLean’s 1971 song, ‘American Pie’ refers to the tragic death of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper as ‘The Day the Music Died’. Well, little did he account for Sid Sidebottom and his Devonport Choral Society’s 2021 cast, because if you visit the Town…
BUDDY: 100% Seating Capacity
Yesterday, the Director of Public Health, Dr Mark Veitch, confirmed that from 1 May 2021, organisers of large, seated gatherings in Tasmania will be able to apply to increase their capacity to 100 per cent. The ease in restrictions will mean increased capacity at a range of seated venues including…
BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
Tickets on sale now! The Devonport Town Hall Theatre has been given the official all clear to stage larger-scale musicals and productions with 75% capacity, defined health and safety provisions around seating distances, the wearing of masks, and entry and exit provisions. Don’t miss the first musical of the year…
Call for Directors for 2022
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story – Meet the gang!
What you need to know before you book your audition for “Buddy”
This exciting musical story about the life of a rock ‘n’ roll legend, covers the three short but prolific years from the beginning, arrival, and tragic departure of Buddy Holly on the world’s music scene. It contains some 20 classic songs from that era, and requires a cast of varying…
Information Session – “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” – in 2021
An information session for those wishing to audition for Devonport Choral Society’s 2021 production of BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY will be held at Forth Primary School Performing Arts Centre, Wilmot Road on Sunday 11 October. The session will start at 2pm. The information session will be a great opportunity to…
AGM 2020
DIRECTORS FOR 2021 SEASON WANTED
Media Release – Search for Young Nathan
Media Release – 8 November 2019 The Devonport Choral Society has recently announced the cast for their Tasmanian premiere of The Full Monty. However, there is one very important role that is still up for grabs … the role of Nathan Lukowski. Director Sid Sidebottom says, “The role of Nathan…
