OBSERVER: Nice Work If You Can Get It


CLOC Musical Theatre presents the razzle-dazzle musical comedy Nice Work If You Can Get It from May 16-31 at the National Theatre, St Kilda.
Set in the roaring 1920s, with toe-tapping tunes, romance and zany bootleggers, the timeless music of George and Ira Gershwin includes hits like Someone to Watch Over Me, Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off and the title number, Nice Work If You Can Get It.
Nice Work If You Can Get It is directed by Mark Taylor, with musical direction by David Clausen-Wisken and choreography by Susan Lewis.
The story tells of Jimmy Winter (Will Hanley) a wealthy playboy with a weakness for gin and chorus girls, who meets Billie Bendix (Lauren Holcombe), a tough bootlegging dame with a heart of gold.
When their worlds collide, chaos, romance and hilarity ensue. Complete with mistaken identities, speakeasy secrets and plenty of tap-dancing.
Performance Season: May 16-31 (Matinees at 2pm on May, 18, 25 and 31)
Venue: The National Theatre, St Kilda
Bookings: www.cloc.org.au or 1300 362 547

Cheryl Threadgold

Pictured: Will Hanley and cast. Photo: Ben Fon