YMA SUMAC
THE PERUVIAN SONGBIRD
An Operatic Cabaret
Written & performed by Ali McGregor
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PRESENTED BY ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL
Debut - June 2018
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SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE Season - 2018
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HELPMANN AWARD for best Cabaret performance 2018
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In the 1950s Mambo mania had reached fever pitch and a mysterious Peruvian beauty called Yma Sumac was the undisputed queen. Her startling five octave range and questionable ‘exotic’ history caused a sensation in Hollywood & beyond.
Ali McGregor now brings her astounding voice and charismatic presence to celebrate the tale of this mysterious icon.
The lure of mystery, heartbreak and above all – extraordinary singing.
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"First class, and top shelf. There’s no reason why Yma Sumac, The Peruvian Songbird should not tour all over the world. It is that good."
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"Ranging from deep, earthshaking bass to dizzying, sky-scraping high notes there are not enough superlatives to describe Mc Gregor's voice, or how listening to it makes you feel right in the core of your being. Completely exhilarating."
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Writer/Performer
Ali McGregor
Director
Cameron Menzies
Dramaturg
Jane Bodie
Lighting Director
Paul Lim
Sound Design
Russell Goldsmith
Musical Director
Sam Keevers
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