Head Over Heels
31 May – 1 June 2024
Ipswich Civic Centre, 50 Nicholas Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
Groundbreaking queer musical comedy Head Over Heels will premiere in Ipswich for a limited season.
A bold, joyous musical that celebrates love in all its forms, Head Over Heels is set to the beat of iconic 1980s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, and features timeless hits like “We Got The Beat”, “Our Lips Are Sealed” and lead-singer Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven Is A Place On Earth”. This high-energy revival marks the first time Head Over Heels will rock the stage in Queensland, bringing with it a wave of nostalgia, joy and an all-Queensland cast.
Head Over Heels tells the hilarious and heartwarming story of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction – only to discover the key to their survival lies within each of their own hearts. Henry Kafoa takes the throne as King Basilius with Aurelie Roque by his side as Queen Gynecia. The royal lineage continues with the confident Pamela, played by Erika Naddei, and Ella Macrokanis as Pamela’s sister, the adventurous Philoclea. Josh Whitten joins as the bumbling advisor Dametas, with William Kasper as the romantic shepherd, Musidorus, and Nykita O’Keeffe as the servient Mopsa. Meanjin-based drag superstar, Freya Armani, will make a special appearance in the role of Phythio.
Head Over Heels has music and lyrics by The Go-Go’s, is based upon The Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney and was conceived with an original book by Jeff Whitty and adapted by James Magruder. This production will be directed by Timothy Wynn, with choreography by Jennifer B Ashley, and musical direction by Nicholas House.
For ticketing and further information, visit the Ipswich Civic Centre website
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