Cloudland Ballroom was the iconic Dance and Music venue of Brisbane for almost 40 years and was considered “The Greatest Ballroom in the Southern Hemisphere. Paul Hayman’s Return to Cloudland Ballroom incorporates the music, history, fashions and dance phases during its existence. The Show is structured as a chronological journey through the Ballroom's history. Paul has created this unique "interactive" show to give the audience a new and fresh show experience and to promote the health benefits associated with regular social dancing. The 7 piece Band is comprised of QLD conservatorium graduates and seasoned international musicians. It replicates the line up of the resident band of Cloudland Ballroom - 'The Sounds of Seven' Current champion Ballroom and Rock’n’Roll dancers feature in showcases throughout the show and also engage with the audience, partnering with them for various dances throughout the performance. Vocalist, compare & host, of the show is Paul Hayman. Paul is a seasoned professional and has been working continuously throughout Australia as a singer, actor and entertainer for the last 15 years. The bandstand stage set, an authentic replication of the original venues, completes the transportation back through an integral part of Brisbane's Social history

Venue Format
Hall
Technical Rating
B, C, The production can be modified to suit most venues
Touring Party
22
Considerations

Technical requirements:

  • Venue must have a dance floor or the ability to create a dance floor by use of a temporary one of size no less than 8m x 5m. In venues of larger capacity this size may need to be increased.
  • Stage needs to be at least 7m wide x 3m in height.

A professional singer, actor & entertainer for the last 15 years, Paul Hayman spent over 12 months researching and compiling information for this production. His affiliations with musicians, artists, directors and competitive dancers of the venue have enabled him to piece together a show that is not only unique but also authentic. Paul has been involved with every facet of this production, from his initial idea to building the authentic stage set, sourcing costumes, choreography, compiling the repertoire, sourcing musicians, dancers & crew, marketing, promotion and liaising with venues, media interviews, the entire production to date has been self funded by Paul.

Company Website
cloudlandballroom.com

Marketing Materials

The shows choreographer Kylie Wall, has strong affiliations with many Ballroom & RocknRoll dance studios throughout Queensland & NSW. In regional areas we utilise the upcoming talent from these studios for cast members in regional shows. This also provides us with a link to the local dance network. We have developed close connections with many community radio stations throughout the areas where we have performed the show, this has enabled us to get the word out to the community via radio interviews and advertising. We are very proactive in offering free cross-promotion to those local businesses (ie: studios) which assist us.

Community Engagement

The production offers the opportunity to introduce or reintroduce social dancing to the local community. This has a range of research proven health benefits, particularly to a strong portion of our target market. As a consequence of community engagement with our production, local dance studios also have the prospect of increased attendance to their classes offering them additional long term economic benefit.