The Ukulele Man: The Story of George Formby
Theatre, Musical Theatre and Cabaret, Spoken Word & Storytelling

The Ukulele Man: The Story of George Formby

ACT

Tickets $32.00 - $35.98

17 - 21 Sep | 1 hour Made in Sydney- PACT Centre for Emerging Artists
SHOW IS RATED: PG

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About this event
The true story of wartime comedian and ukulele legend George Formby! From the British music hall to the battlefields of Europe, this is the untold story of Britain's greatest entertainer!

He was banned by the BBC, declared insane by his wife, and still became the UK's biggest star! Join Marcel Cole and his real life mother Katie as they take you back to an era when live entertainment was king, and pay homage to the greatest entertainer of them all.

Written and performed by Marcel Cole
Featuring Katie Cole
Directed by Mirjana Ristevski

'Cole is a stunner... Don't miss this.' - The Barefoot Review
'Hugely enjoyable, brilliantly executed' - CityNews
'Do whatever needs to be done to get a ticket' - Canberra Critics Circle

WINNER - 'Best Theatre' - Newcastle Fringe 2024
WINNER - 'Best Cabaret' Weekly Award - Adelaide Fringe 2024
WINNER - 'Critical Stages Touring Development Award' - Sydney Fringe 2023

Show details
  • 17 - 21 Sep | 1 hour
  • Venue: Made in Sydney- PACT Centre for Emerging Artists
Performance notes
  • Content warnings: Strobe Lighting, Sudden Loud Noises, Simulated Firearms/Gunshots, Content Related to Mental Health/Ill-health, Verbal Audience Interaction
Venue details & accessibility
Made in Sydney- PACT Centre for Emerging Artists

107 Railway Parade, Erskineville 2043 (Gadigal Country)
Telephone: 02 9550 2744

Accessibility
Reviews

Cole is a stunner The Barefoot Review

Sheer entertainment Canberra Critics Circle

Brilliantly executed CityNews

Credits
  • Marcel Cole
  • Katie Cole
  • Mirjana Ristevski

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Photos by Nat Cartney and Tania Vukicevic; footage by Chris Chacos.
Photos by Nat Cartney and Tania Vukicevic; footage by Chris Chacos.
Photos by Nat Cartney and Tania Vukicevic; footage by Chris Chacos.
Photos by Nat Cartney and Tania Vukicevic; footage by Chris Chacos.
Photos by Nat Cartney and Tania Vukicevic; footage by Chris Chacos.