Prima let their Freak Flag Fly in Shrek the Musical

PRIMA (Pine Rivers Musical Association Incorporated) is bringing everyone’s favourite ogre back in dazzling fashion in Shrek The Musical, playing at the Redcliffe Cultural Centre from 5-14 October.

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation Film, Shrek The Musical brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage.

The show is a major production for Prima, featuring a cast of 25 and 15-piece live orchestra. Not to mention the army of creative and production team members working tirelessly behind the scenes to make the magic happen.

With opening night only a few weeks away, the cast and crew could not be more excited or prouder of how the show is coming together.

“This production is so unique and so much fun,” Production Manager, Wendy Bird, said.

“I grew up loving Shrek. I can remember playing the sound track over and over again. And it’s the same for a lot of the cast. It’s like stepping into childhood make-believe.

“Being part of bringing it all to life has been pretty magical really. All of your favourite characters are there, and it’s just as cheeky and fun and heart warming as I remember. Maybe even more so because it’s live and you get to feel part of it.

“It’s a show that has appeal for everyone, from the little ones who might be meeting Shrek for the first time through to adults who will appreciate the cheeky humour and fabulous music.” Wendy said.

Event Details:

Dates: 7.30pm, Friday 12 October
2.00pm & 7.30pm Saturday 13 October
2.00pm, Sunday 14 October
Venue: Redcliffe Cultural Centre, Downs Street Redcliffe
Tickets: Tickets are available from the Redcliffe Cultural Centre website here.

About The Show

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a side-splitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire.
Shrek The Musical brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek …” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.
Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand … and his name is Shrek.
Shrek The Musical presents a treasure trove of creative opportunities, including costumes, sets, puppets (there is a fire-breathing dragon after all) and more!
Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek The Musical proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.

The Producer

Pine Rivers Musical Association Incorporated (PRIMA) is a not-for-profit community theatre society based on the north side of Brisbane. Our aim is to provide professional quality musical theatre to the community of the Moreton Bay region and beyond.
Established in 2004, PRIMA has continued to grow in presence and strength, now delivering several productions each year, from theatre restaurant ‘revue’ shows to major productions of popular musicals.

PRIMA is a passionate advocate of the development and growth of the performing arts in our community, offering vibrant and accessible experiences to our audiences.
We pride ourselves on offering our members the opportunity to work with leading Directors, Choreographers, Musical Directors and Technical Specialists, providing a unique learning and development experience to community members of all ages, skill levels and backgrounds.

The Creative and Production Team

The Creative and Production Team leading Shrek The Musical boasts significant experience in the production of major professional and community theatrical shows across Australia and overseas.
Our Creative team includes:
MIRANDA SELWOOD, Director
HAYLEY MARSH, Musical Director
TAYLOR DAVIDSON, Choreographer
Our Production Team includes:
CURTIS LISCH, Sound Design & Marketing Manager
WENDY BIRD, Production Manager
CAMERON BRIDER, Lighting Design

Further details for our Creative and Production Team are available at: www.shrekthemusical.org.au/our-crew