Step back into the smoky New York clubs of the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s, where legends like Ella, Billie and Sarah reigned, and timeless tunes by Porter, Gershwin and Carmichael lit up the stage! Award-winning jazz & blues vocalist Simone Craddock returns with guitarist Aaron Deacon for a fresh edition of her popular Candlelit Concert series—this time celebrating the swinging standards of the golden age of jazz and blues!
More about Simone Craddock...
Simone Craddock is one of Perth’s best-loved Jazz & Blues Vocalists. Based in London for twenty years, she performed in the capitol’s most prestigious venues, including Ronnie Scotts and Houses of Parliament. She has a presence born of leading roles on the West End stage & International tours of Annie, Jesus Christ Superstar, Dirty Dancing, and Hello Dolly!
On returning home to Western Australia, Simone won the 2020 Fringe World Music & Musicals Award for Nina, Love Simone. Every year since, she has gone on to sweep the Music & Musicals awards for her sold-out seasons of Ella & Louis, Birth of the Blues, Candlelit Valentine’s Concert, Simone Swings Kylie and Jazz at the Movies!
Further festival appearances include Edinburgh Fringe, York Jazz Festival, Blues at Bridgetown, Jazz by the Beach, Lyric Lane Jazz Festival and Perth International Jazz Festival. Simone has performed at The State Theatre Centre of WA, Government House Ballroom and as guest soloist with The Perth Symphony Orchestra. She starred in Cabaret De Paris at His Majesty’s Theatre, created the character, ‘Miss Simone’, of Chicago pre-show notoriety and sang Australia’s National Anthem for The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia. Simone went on to produce and star in the Government House Christmas Concert for His Excellency, the Honourable Governor Chris Dawson AC APM.
CANDLELIT SEATED GENERAL ENTRY: $34
*You will be seated at a candlelit table around the room, surrounding the artists who are performing ‘In The Round’ on a pop-up stage in the centre of the room.
VIP STAGE EXPERIENCE FOR TWO: SOLD OUT!
*ONLY 8 PACKAGES AVAILABLE
*Your duo will be seated at candlelit, dressed tables on stage, overlooking the artists who are performing ‘In The Round’ on a pop-up stage in the centre of the room. Your ticket includes two beverages on arrival.
Doors 6pm
Show 7pm
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