Win tickets to see Trevor Ashley’s Diamonds are for Trevor in Melbourne
Image: Trevor Ashley. Image: Supplied.
TO celebrate iconic songstress Shirley Bassey鈥檚 80th birthday, Australian performer Trevor Ashley will return to Melbourne with his acclaimed two-act show for one gala evening.
Following his recent sold-out Sydney Opera House performance, the three-time Helpmann Award nominee will perform dozens of Shirley鈥檚 classic hits accompanied by John Foreman conducting a 24-piece orchestra.
Ashley said Shirley has always been one of his most popular characters onstage.
鈥淪o I thought I鈥檇 do a big gala evening where I can belt my face off for two and a half hours,鈥� he said.
鈥淪he was the original drag queen, she was so over-the-top and larger than life.
鈥淭he gay community has always identified with this huge woman and the drama she brought 鈥� it鈥檚 fabulous.鈥�
As part of the show Ashley will tell Shirley鈥檚 rags to riches story like it鈥檚 never been told before, along with belting favourites such as Big Spender, Goldfinger, and Diamonds are Forever.
Audiences will follow Shirley鈥檚 life complete with feathers, flash, and frequent diva tantrums.
Ashley says he has too many favourite Shirley songs to pick a standout but he loves Never, Never, Never.
鈥淭he show is funny, and dramatic, and over-the-top,鈥� he said.
鈥淚 do about 23 songs and they鈥檙e all fully orchestrated with a fabulous orchestra.
鈥淚t鈥檚 funny and heartbreaking and it has a bit of everything.鈥�
Trevor Ashley鈥檚 show will be at the Arts Centre in Melbourne on Thursday 18 May.
To celebrate, the Star Observer is giving away five diamond double passes to see the show, each valued at $258.
To enter the competition use the widget below to sign up to our newsletter (or verify 聽and tell us your favourite Shirley Bassey song and why in 25 words or less.
