The Macleay Island Entertainment Group (MEGS) played to sell out crowds in a recent cabaret evening at the Macleay Island progress hall.
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There was a little bit of naughtiness and a whole lot of laughs as the audience was treated to some hilarious vignettes, including a visit from the diva herself, Mae West, interviewed by local author and actor, Desmond Kelly.
There was a modern day Romeo and Juliet story of unrequited love in a Starbuck’s café, featuring the voices of Mary Veitch and Michael Kerridge. Lili Osborn proved her dancing skills when her backup dancers went ‘AWOL’ and were ably and hilariously substituted by Akira Kawatech and Robin Harris in tights and high heels.
The cast was supported by jazz standards from island duo Carol Sefton and John Rumney and instrumental jazz from Michael Mills and Dave Elston. Highlights included 17 year old Michael Kerridge and Lili Osborn, as well as the cameo appearance of Desmond Kelly, 89.
Supper was provided by the Macleay Martial Arts group and an on-site bar by the local Lions Club.
MEGS will build on the success of this year’s performance with a full program in the next year, including a musical night in November and another theatre event early in 2018, .