Melbourne Fringe Festival 2024
15 – 19 October, 2024
The MC Showroom
“Carol Whitfield is charisma personified” Theatre People
“Whitfield channels Winehouse during her performances in such an innate and devoted way […] it almost feels like the real thing.” Good Vibes Melbourne
“An overall great show that had the audience smiling, laughing, toe-tapping and literally dancing in their seats.” Weekend Notes
“Whitfield is a masterful singer in her own right … and pitch perfect across the entire repertoire.” What did she think
”Carol Whitfield has an easy-going warmth and charm about her. Blessed with a sultry and lyrical voice, she effortless channels Amy’s throaty jazz vocals.” I tell you what I think
“The second the show started the crowd was clapping and dancing along in their seats and it did not stop all show!” Melbourne Theatre Info
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: What made Winehouse great? Here’s your chance to experience Winehouse’s music like never before in Beyond The Beehive: Amy Winehouse’s Musical Mastery. Presented and performed by Carol Whitfield for Melbourne Fringe Festival 2024 this is the audience’s chance to see behind the music of Amy and into her world.
Ask most people what they know about Amy Winehouse, and they’ll mention her addictions, over-the-top beehive and eyeliner and tragic death. But beyond the tabloid coverage, Winehouse was a masterful musician who set the musical world alight. Grammy-winning Winehouse drew on the rich history of jazz, gospel, soul, Motown, 60s girl groups and hip-hop. Carol expertly weaves the fascinating story of her music around a collection of hits and rarities.
Carol Whitfield, backed by her 4-piece band presents a show that impressive with quotes, anecdotes, laughter and a tear jerker finish. This is a show that has audiences dancing in the aisles and singing along to all the songs they know and love. Winehouse lovers are left pining for a talent gone too soon.
Written and performed by Carol Whitfield the show features Musical Direction from Ryland Sack and will be presented at the MC Showroom from October 15 to 19 with tickets starting at $28.
To review, interview or for story opportunities contact Bronny Lane, Publicist bronwen@littletrain.com.au
BEYOND THE BEEHIVE: AMY WINEHOUSE’S MUSICAL MASTERY
MC Showroom
DATES: 15-19 October 2024, 9pm, 60-minute show
VENUE: The MC Showroom, Level 1, 50 Clifton Street, Prahran https://www.themcshowroom.com/
TICKETS: Full $38, Concession/Group $32
CREDITS
Written and performed by Carol Whitfield
Musical Director Ryland Sack
SOCIALS
Instagram: @carolwhitfieldperformer
Facebook: /carolwhitfieldperformer
TikTok: @carolwhitfieldperformer
Biography
Carol Whitfield
Vocalist, Producer, Actor, Music Theatre Performer
Carol Whitfield is a vocalist, musical theatre performer, classically trained soprano and pianist. She studied voice at the Conservatorium of Music, Melbourne University and has her letters in piano (AMUS. A). Carol also studied Musical Theatre Performance at the National Theatre in St Kilda and possesses a Bachelor of Arts (Swinburne) and Masters of Social Work (RMIT).
A seasoned musical theatre performer Carol has appeared in numerous productions across Melbourne. Carol is a specialist comedy character performer playing iconic roles and has appeared in productions such as Babirra’s Mamma Mia (Rosie), OSMAD’s Les Misérables (Madame Thenardier), Windmill’s Beauty and the Beast (Wardrobe), SLAMS’ Curtains (Carmen Bernstein), SLAMS’ The Drowsy Chaperone (Chaperone), GSOV’s The Pirates of Penzance(Pirate ‘Queen’), Babirra’s Mary Poppins (Birdwoman/Katie Nana), Windmill’s Guys and Dolls (General Cartwright) and most recently in Young Frankenstein the Musical (Farau Blucher).
In 2018 Carol wrote, produced and created the one-woman cabaret show Beyond The Beehive: Amy Winehouse’s Musical Mastery. This show launched to rave reviews and depicts a forever-young Amy Winehouse in this retrospective featuring storytelling, hits and rarities.
Carol will present Beyond The Beehive: Amy Winehouse’s Musical Mastery at the 2024 Melbourne Fringe Festival and will look to tour the show in 2025.
About
Vocalist, musical theatre performer, actor, producer, social worker, pianist, mother, wife and pinot noir lover!