Isn't is strange how things work out...?
After missing out on being a part of Priscilla at the auditions, and after selling tickets at work each day, I managed to get myself involved some other way now!
I have kept it under wraps for a while until all was confirmed, but I can now announce that I will be an Official Hostess of exclusive Showbiz Packages for Priscilla at the Lyric Theatre, here in Sydney.
It's a very exciting partnership to embark on, and I look forward to meeting so many people from so many backgrounds during this time.
Basically, for those of you who don't know, Showbiz is a company that doesn't just sell tickets to the show, but also "Stay and See", "Dinner and Show", and "VIP" Packages.
They are perfect for a special night out with that extra-special exclusive treatment. They come highly recommended, and I'm not just saying that because I'm working with them! They are simply the best package deal company around, with travel industry and corporations choosing them hands down over their rivals..
Hence, why I'm so happy to be part of their team!
The "Groove Thing" Interval Package is what you will be after to get myself, or another drag hostess, for the night.
I will try to post dates that I know I will be working, but of course it is subject to demand.
Send me an email if you are hoping to come along to a day I'm working, and I'll try to see what we can advise you.
In the meantime, you can of course just book the package, and I'm sure, whoever you get, you will have a FABULOUS time!
...........
In other news...
Our last night at Stonewall Hotel (Saturdays) went perfect last weekend. We had an absolute ball over the last 3 months and I would like to thank Cleo Coupe, Charisma Belle, Rubella, Candy Box, Ricca Paris, Penny D, and the best dresser in the world, Jason for their love and support!
I can't wait to be back there in November for the new shows I've already started planning! Keep checking back to my website to be updated on what's happening...
We have also been asked to perform up at Krave on the central coast in August. Krave will be celebrating it's 4th birthday, and the girls (Rubella/Charisma) and I are very excited to be part of the celebrations! Come up and see us perform "A Dummer Shade of Blonde" and the "Rough Trade Hers" shows on 19th August. Check out the Krave website for their details..
Stay safe..
Luv Shelley xxx
31 July, 2006
26 July, 2006
Another DIVA Launched!
Monday night saw the DIVAs (Drag Industry Variety Awards) launched at Stonewall Hotel.
Opening the proceedings was Maxi Shield, followed closely by a welcome and briefing from the DIVA President, Stuart Doherty.
DIVA will be held on the 28th August at the Star City Showroom.
After revealing the new poster for this year (with your truely on it! I'm under the "2006"), Maxi performed the number "Beast of Burden".
She then introduced the hosts for the evening, Verushka Darling, Mitzi Macintosh and, via sattelite link to Byron Bay, Vanessa Wagner.
It will be fun to watch this combination together on stage in August!
The DIVA judges hopped up on stage for the announcement that the Voting Day will be held at the Columbian the Saturday before the night.
The night will have video fillers between the shows and awards, and will be fully scripted. (Last year's scripted show was a huge success and much better than watching typical "pub banter" between the hosts.)
The night will return to the Star City Showroom - check out the link for the venue seating map! (Standard Showroom). DIVAs comes complete with red carpet and an official "Bitch or Boast" After Party, this year at DCM, which is ALWAYS good fun!
Please bear in mind that there is a suggested "formal dress code".. This is a glamour event after all! (i.e. No jeans and t-shirts!)
Tickets can be bought from Ticketmaster (136 100) from Thursday 27 July 2006 at 9.00am and cost $102.80 + bf.
21 July, 2006
Drag Dramas
What a week!
What can I say? We have had a resignation from a show, replacements of showgirls, replacements of replacements, showgirls on holidays and new shows running late.
Sadly, last week Candy Box resigned from the Grease show at the Imperial Hotel. She was to take over from Cleo Coupe in the role of "Danny/Frenchie", but due to commitments with her job at the Stonewall Hotel, she thought it best to pull out of the show.
I was very much looking forward to performing alongside Candy, and hope to get a chance to do so in the future..
With this happening on the eve of Sandy Toggs's working holiday to Canada, it meant that our show cast was in a bit of trouble, needing to secure a replacement in a matter of days.
Farren Height, who has been filling in for Candy for a few weeks, and scheduled to fill in for Sandy Toggs, now remains in the "Danny/Frenchie" role.
Charisma Belle, offered to step into the show, and so we thought we were saved. Unfortunately she was unable to make rehearsals, and so with just over 48 hours before showtime, Rubella (who has been filling in for my show at Stonewall Hotel), stepped up to the plate to learn the show.
This performer is a God send! VERY talented and such a lovely person. It's going to be an absolute pleasure to work with her for the next few weeks while Sandy Toggs is away.
I'm pleased to say the Grease show last night went very well and Rubella was a huge success. The audience raised the roof with applause for her efforts to learn the show so well in such a short time!
Sadly, Freeda Corsett has announced she will not be coming back to the Grease show once rehearsals start for the musical Priscilla in about 4 weeks time. She was originally planning to keep performing in Grease, but has now chosen to leave. We do hope that if there is a chance she might stay, that she does so. We all enjoy working with such a talented performer, but we understand that after performing 8 shows over 6 days a week in a major musical, extra shows may not be desirable. We wish you good luck Freeda! (Come along and see her over her last 3 weeks in Grease!)
With all this movement of the cast, we will be looking to settle into a permanent cast for Thursday nights ASAP, and I will keep you posted on the developments.
In the meantime, back at the Stonewall Hotel, the next Saturday night cast, Vanity Faire, Maxi Shield and Beyonce G-Spot have their show scheduled to start on August 5th. Due to this, my cast has been asked to extend our shows to the end of July, which means our last week moves from tomorrow (22/07/06) to next Saturday (29/07/06).
So you have an extra week to catch us at Stonewall Hotel, as well as a new line-up at Imperial Hotel! Come along and see the shows.. Click HERE for the details!
What can I say? We have had a resignation from a show, replacements of showgirls, replacements of replacements, showgirls on holidays and new shows running late.
Sadly, last week Candy Box resigned from the Grease show at the Imperial Hotel. She was to take over from Cleo Coupe in the role of "Danny/Frenchie", but due to commitments with her job at the Stonewall Hotel, she thought it best to pull out of the show.
I was very much looking forward to performing alongside Candy, and hope to get a chance to do so in the future..
With this happening on the eve of Sandy Toggs's working holiday to Canada, it meant that our show cast was in a bit of trouble, needing to secure a replacement in a matter of days.
Farren Height, who has been filling in for Candy for a few weeks, and scheduled to fill in for Sandy Toggs, now remains in the "Danny/Frenchie" role.
Charisma Belle, offered to step into the show, and so we thought we were saved. Unfortunately she was unable to make rehearsals, and so with just over 48 hours before showtime, Rubella (who has been filling in for my show at Stonewall Hotel), stepped up to the plate to learn the show.
This performer is a God send! VERY talented and such a lovely person. It's going to be an absolute pleasure to work with her for the next few weeks while Sandy Toggs is away.
I'm pleased to say the Grease show last night went very well and Rubella was a huge success. The audience raised the roof with applause for her efforts to learn the show so well in such a short time!
Sadly, Freeda Corsett has announced she will not be coming back to the Grease show once rehearsals start for the musical Priscilla in about 4 weeks time. She was originally planning to keep performing in Grease, but has now chosen to leave. We do hope that if there is a chance she might stay, that she does so. We all enjoy working with such a talented performer, but we understand that after performing 8 shows over 6 days a week in a major musical, extra shows may not be desirable. We wish you good luck Freeda! (Come along and see her over her last 3 weeks in Grease!)
With all this movement of the cast, we will be looking to settle into a permanent cast for Thursday nights ASAP, and I will keep you posted on the developments.
In the meantime, back at the Stonewall Hotel, the next Saturday night cast, Vanity Faire, Maxi Shield and Beyonce G-Spot have their show scheduled to start on August 5th. Due to this, my cast has been asked to extend our shows to the end of July, which means our last week moves from tomorrow (22/07/06) to next Saturday (29/07/06).
So you have an extra week to catch us at Stonewall Hotel, as well as a new line-up at Imperial Hotel! Come along and see the shows.. Click HERE for the details!
09 July, 2006
Sick Shelley.. (Cough, Cough)
Thank you to my fellow performers and the fans who were so kind to me over this past week of shows while I have been so sick.
It is a shame that we drag performers must work when we are ill. It's not good for our bodies, and certainly not very entertaining to watch a sickly queen flounder about on stage, but due to certain realities, the tired old saying - "The show must go on!" still applies...
A big congratulations to Ru Bella for her first night in the Stonewall shows last night. She did amazingly well and the crowd loved her. It's a pleasure to have her in the cast for our last weeks..
Be sure to pop along to Stonewall over the next 2 Saturdays to watch our shows and to support Ru Bella before we rotate to the Vanity/Maxi/Beyonce cast for three months...
DON'T FRET THOUGH.. WE WILL BE BACK IN 3 MONTHS TIME WITH A NEW SET OF SHOWS!
As for me, I'm going back to bed to try shake this flu.. Hope to see you all out at Imperial or Stonewall this coming week..
Love Shelley
xoxox
It is a shame that we drag performers must work when we are ill. It's not good for our bodies, and certainly not very entertaining to watch a sickly queen flounder about on stage, but due to certain realities, the tired old saying - "The show must go on!" still applies...
A big congratulations to Ru Bella for her first night in the Stonewall shows last night. She did amazingly well and the crowd loved her. It's a pleasure to have her in the cast for our last weeks..
Be sure to pop along to Stonewall over the next 2 Saturdays to watch our shows and to support Ru Bella before we rotate to the Vanity/Maxi/Beyonce cast for three months...
DON'T FRET THOUGH.. WE WILL BE BACK IN 3 MONTHS TIME WITH A NEW SET OF SHOWS!
As for me, I'm going back to bed to try shake this flu.. Hope to see you all out at Imperial or Stonewall this coming week..
Love Shelley
xoxox
05 July, 2006
Quick Catch-up..
Hi All,
It's been a while since I posted, partly due to technical reasons, partly due to a busy period, and partly cos I have been lazy..
So a quick catch-up on some stuff happening in the world of Shelley...
*** Cleo Coupe's last week of shows was last week. Everything went well for her "Farewell Tour". She of course was in both of my regular weekly shows and I'm going to miss her HEAPS! She is about to head off to New York for a 3 week holiday before starting rehearsals for "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert". (I can of course now confirm that she is in the show!)
*** Yours truly turned up to her day job in drag for a "Priscilla" competition. Once the competition finished, I stayed in drag for the rest of the day. I felt like the "new temp"! Result of the competition: We won of course!
*** We had a fundraiser for Twenty10 at Stonewall Hotel a few weeks ago - raised a great amount of money on the door and gave away prizes. We had a hoot, and look forward to the next chance to work with the organisation...
*** "Ru Bella" will be filling in for Cleo in the last few weeks of our Stonewall Hotel Shows. We have been rehearsing her into the role and she is doing great. Come along and see her in the show!
*** "Candy Box" will be filling in for Cleo in the Grease show out at the Imperial Hotel every Thursday night. Due to some unexpected complications, she will be joining the cast in a few weeks time. Farren Height will be filling in the role until then.
Will get back to regular postings again.
Thanks for your patience and the emails wondering why I haven't posted recently!
Love to you all..
Shelley
It's been a while since I posted, partly due to technical reasons, partly due to a busy period, and partly cos I have been lazy..
So a quick catch-up on some stuff happening in the world of Shelley...
*** Cleo Coupe's last week of shows was last week. Everything went well for her "Farewell Tour". She of course was in both of my regular weekly shows and I'm going to miss her HEAPS! She is about to head off to New York for a 3 week holiday before starting rehearsals for "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert". (I can of course now confirm that she is in the show!)
*** Yours truly turned up to her day job in drag for a "Priscilla" competition. Once the competition finished, I stayed in drag for the rest of the day. I felt like the "new temp"! Result of the competition: We won of course!
*** We had a fundraiser for Twenty10 at Stonewall Hotel a few weeks ago - raised a great amount of money on the door and gave away prizes. We had a hoot, and look forward to the next chance to work with the organisation...
*** "Ru Bella" will be filling in for Cleo in the last few weeks of our Stonewall Hotel Shows. We have been rehearsing her into the role and she is doing great. Come along and see her in the show!
*** "Candy Box" will be filling in for Cleo in the Grease show out at the Imperial Hotel every Thursday night. Due to some unexpected complications, she will be joining the cast in a few weeks time. Farren Height will be filling in the role until then.
Will get back to regular postings again.
Thanks for your patience and the emails wondering why I haven't posted recently!
Love to you all..
Shelley
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