Sweet, Sour & Saucy is framed within a 1950s Australian talkback radio love show hosted by Barry and Barbara (played by Tnee and Melissa) featuring songs by Eartha Kitt, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Bessie Smith, Nat King Cole and more. Sweet, Sour & Saucy is duo jazz/cabaret performance featuring fresh, energetic interpretations of jazz standards from high calibre singer/musicians Antony (Tnee) Dyer and Melissa Western. This is the perfect mix for a touring show combining virtuosic piano playing, strong and sultry vocals, rich harmonies and inventive accompaniment (ukulele, washboard, spoons, trombone kazoo, tap dancing and more).
Touring in 2016-2017: Barbara and Barry are creating a new show for audiences who have already seen Sweet, Sour and Saucy. It will feature the same quality music and entertainment that audiences loved with some quirky new storylines and a few surprises!
- Venue Format
- Theatre, Hall, Black Box Venue, Outdoor
- Technical Rating
- Touring Party
- 3
Western-Dyer Productions have a proven track record over 10 years of successful touring throughout regional and rural Queensland and Western Australia. With a thorough understanding of what communities want and need, the company has consistently produced and toured popular shows including 'Barbara and Barry's Sweet, Sour and Saucy', 'The Roaring Twenties', 'Oh Lady Be Good', 'Lissa and Nee Nee Space Adventure' and 'Lissa and Nee Nee Adventure Time'.
The team have travelled locally and globally to key festivals (Edinburgh Fringe, Woodford Folk Festival, Adelaide Fringe, Queensland Music Festival, Brisbane Festival) and have toured twice with the UK NRTS (Ella, Marilyn Marlene and Me, Lush Life, Oh Lady Be Good). They are known and respected for their refined skills, spontaneity and authenticity.
Highlights include extensive touring and mainstage performances throughout Australia, the UK and France including: Women in Voice, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Canterbury International Arts Festival, Bristol Spiegeltent, Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane Cabaret Festival, Brisbane Jazz Club, Speigeltent, Queensland Music Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, QPAC, Gold Coast Arts Centre, Adelaide Fringe etc. Sweet, Sour & Saucy received five star reviews in Edinburgh and was nomiated for 3 x 2015 Matilda Awards: Best Female Actor, Best Musical/Cabaret and Best Set Design.
Unique Selling Point
High quality marketing collateral and images available.Already achieved 5 star reviews at Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Have been invited to appear at this year's Canterbury Festival and Jumpers & Jazz Festival.Have already hosted International Women's Day Event at Brisbane City Hall.Uniquely Australian tone and authentic vintage feel.Small, experienced touring party with big impact.
Marketing Materials
High quality marketing collateral and images available.Already achieved 5 star reviews at Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Have been invited to appear at this year's Canterbury Festival and Jumpers & Jazz Festival.Have already hosted International Women's Day Event at Brisbane City Hall.Uniquely Australian tone and authentic vintage feel.Small, experienced touring party with big impact.
Community Engagement
Workshops could be run in the interests of the community - topics include - group singing workshops, improvisation workshops, customised masterclasses.
Comments/Reviews
Broadway Baby
Media Review
"Warm, witty and supremely talented", "captivating", "Western is a force of nature", "Superb comic timing"
East Coast FM
Media Review
"Quality all the way"
President - Brisbane Jazz Club
Media Review
Audience reviews - "Great musicianship", "if you are only going to see one show, this is the one for you" "It was fun, cleverly written, perfectly executed .. Melissa's presence is always captivating."