High Society

Ballina Players final offering for the year, High Society, was well received by the capacity audience. This effervescent tale made popular by Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra in the 1956 movie, filled the theatre with Cole Porter’s infectious score and had the partons humming along and tapping their feet right from the start.

The production team of Paul Belsham, Director; Warwick Binney, Musical Director and Jaime Sheehan, Choreographer steered the cast along the course of “True Love” with all the twists and turns of the musicals of that era with great success.

Liz van Eck - Tracy, Mike Sheehan - Dexter and Brian Pamphilon – Mike followed in the footsteps of their celluloid namesakes and with Di Ennew, Tahnee Arnold, Graeme Speed, Carl Moore, Allen Ennew and Rod Ramsey combined to recreate the High Society of the late 1930’s. Jamaika Smith, as the young daughter Dinah, gave a strong performance alongside the seasoned adults in the cast.

Ballina productions are known for their technical support and this show was no exception. A simple set with a revolving panel made for slick scene changes adding to the quality of the show.

Roger McKenzie