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Dream Lover – The Bobby Darin Musical

by Candice DeVille | Apr 14, 2016 | Books, Music & Art, competitions, sponsors, Workshops and Events

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David Campbell as Bobby Darin and Hannah Fredricksen as Sandra Dee in Dream Lover – The Bobby Darin Musical.

I cannot imagine my world without Bobby Darin.

You may not know the name, you aren’t likely to know his story, but you will without a doubt know his sound.

It is in no small part that I owe my passion for vintage to the works of this man and his incredible talent, providing the sound track to so many of my most memorable moments. I can just close my eyes and drift away..

With great anticipation and excitement I’m thrilled to announce that in an all-new Australian musical, the life and works of this legendary man are being brought to life by David Campbell in Dream Lover.

In a goose bump inducing performance, David and his 18-piece big band knocked my socks off with his medley of Bobby Darin classics.

Staged by acclaimed director Simon Phillips, well known for Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and costumed by Tim Chappell, this production is set to become a huge hit.

Newcomer Hannah Fredricksen plays Bobby’s love Sandra Dee. Dressed in stunning 60s Hollywood style, Hannah radiates old school glamour.

Bobby Darin was a man of rare and incredible talent who’s star burned brightly and all too shortly. Composer, singer, actor, producer, Bobby’s contribution to the biggest hits of the 20^th century cannot be overstated.

You may have heard many of his hits including Mack the Knife, Dream Lover and Beyond the Sea, but did you know he wrote and composed them?

Here’s a little something to paint the picture and get you in the mood. We’ve put together a special playlist – Listen Here

Wanting to be like his idol Frank Sinatra, Bobby eclipsed all expectations, having his songs recorded by multiple musical legends including Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Julie London, Ricky Nelson and Cliff Richard.

1960s Las Vegas and indeed Hollywood, proved to be an enraptured audience for Bobby as he became an iconic performer both on and off screen.

In 1961 he starred in the romantic comedy Come September with Rock Hudson, Gina Lollobrigida and Sandra Dee. Bobby and Sandra became a real life couple, eloping in an intense whirlwind romance.

Beautiful, tragic, thrilling and glamorous, Dream Lover is set to be a Must See show.
So crank up the tunes and start planning for an epic vintage lovers weekend this Spring!

Dream Lover opens in Sydney in September 2016, tickets on sale now.

GIVEAWAY TIME!

We’re giving away 3x double passes to a preview showing of Dream Lover in Sydney, in September 2016.

To enter you need to leave us a comment telling us which Bobby Darin song is your favourite and in what scenario you’d most like to hear it. E.G: Dream Lover on your wedding day.

Be as descriptive as you can and paint us a picture of your perfect Bobby Darin serenade moment.

Entries close May 5th. Terms and conditions here.

4 Great Vintage T.V Shows to Watch Now

by Candice DeVille | Jan 21, 2015 | Books, Music & Art, Things to Do

Bewitched.

Samantha has wicked style, taking us from the flirty and feminine 1960’s looks right through to Hippie chick. She always had a wonderful way of changing up her hair and outfits to channel different vibes, yet always remained true to her character at heart. If you want some great ideas for how to dress your little ladies in groovy retro threads, check out the littlest witch Tabitha, when she comes along in later seasons.

Dynasty

I barely need to say anything about this one as a picture tells a thousand words. Joan Collins was my idol in the 1980’s and I wanted so desperately to have a wardrobe like hers in this incredible show. Drama, intrigue and furs flying. If you love a good shoulder pad, dramatic entrance and sizzling one liners, remind yourself just how good this is with a rewatch.

Petticoat Junction

Boy I loved this show; right up there with Gilligan’s Island and with far better fashion potential than The Beverly Hillbillies. These adorable sisters could work a pair of Daisy Dukes like nobody’s business and always had such amazing hair even though it seemed that they bathed in a water tower!

That Girl

This is one of those shows that if you missed the first time around, or in reruns, you absolutely must seek out! Of all the fashion inspiration on vintage T.V, Marlo Thomas in That Girl has it nailed. Accessories galore, the ability to rock an ensemble for any mood, and all as an independent woman in the big city. a style and lifestyle hero.

To find any of these T.V series on DVD check out Amazon, where they have an incredible range of awesome vintage T.V. Once you start looking, its addictive!