The 27 Club is an ode to the musicians who burned too bright and left our world too soon. Featuring rousing and haunting arrangements of the great songs of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Amy Winehouse, Jim Morrison and Kurt Cobain.
Starring Zack Anthony Curran (Fiddler on the Roof, A Lie of the Mind), Keane Fletcher (We Will Rock You, The Ten Tenors) and Andrew Kroenert (Jesus Christ Superstar, Dream Lover) the unique experience of The 27 Club includes poetry, verbatim interviews, candid journal entries and show-stopping numbers such as Joplin’s ‘Mercedes Benz’, Winehouse’s ‘Valerie’ and Cobain’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’.
5 stars! A powerhouse act! - Theatrepeople.com.au
A rich collection of re-interpreted songs...simply stunning - Stage Whispers
Refined and edgy vocals – Planet Arts Melbourne
Sit back, drink some whisky and let the music of these great musicians wash over you.
- Venue Format
- Theatre, Hall, Black Box Venue, Outdoor
- Technical Rating
- Touring Party
- 3 in total
- Considerations
Performances contain mild coarse language, drug & adult themes.
The 27 Club utilises a variety of instrumentation including semi acoustic and electric guitars, synthesiser and piano.
Tech requirements: 3 x DIs, 4 x mics (corded preferred), 4 x mic stands (at least 1 with an adjustable boom arm for singing at the keyboard), 1 x mic for guitar amp, Sound desk with at least 8 channels, At least 2 foldback wedges, FOH sound system, Basic lighting rig
Established in 2017, 27 Touring brings you edgy and exciting productions with an emphasis on iconic music.
- Company Website
- facebook.com/thisisthe27club
Unique Selling Point
The 27 Club is a unique combination of concert and theatre. It appeals to a broad cross section of audiences ranging from typical cabaret/music theatre attendees to fans of live music. Most people will be familiar with one, if not all, of the artists featured (Hendrix, Joplin, Morrison, Cobain, Winehouse) and this provides an easy entry point into the show. Perfect for first time theatre goers and seasoned attendees. Edgy and compelling.
Marketing Materials
The Producer will provide a comprehensive marketing and media kit, with a strong focus on digital and social media engagement, including video content, images, gifs, suggested social media content and public relations materials.
The 27 Club has a solid social media presence and engages regularly with fans. Previous seasons utilised Facebook campaigns and targeted video content to maximise marketing spend and to encourage strong word-of-mouth/viral engagement .
Community Engagement
In addition to more traditional workshop options, the Producer is eager to work with presenters to create opportunities for small groups or ensembles to engage with the show's musical content in the lead-up to the show to create an outcome to be integrated into the performance. These outcomes can be tailor-made for the Presenter's community based on the objectives and needs of each venue.
Workshop Options: As trained singers and musicians, Andrew, Keane and Zack offer a variety of workshops and tutorials on anything from how to structure a successful cabaret to interpreting popular music for the stage. Both Zack and Keane are Queensland locals (Noosa and the Gold Coast respectively) and are passionate about bringing exciting productions to audiences that don’t typically engage with live performances.
Comments/Reviews
Coral Drouyn
Media Review
...A rich collection of re-interpreted songs with finely honed harmonies and three very distinct personalities on stage... [Andrew] Kroenert plays great guitar in a variety of styles, and also uses the guitar to add percussion when needed. He also doubles on keyboard, likewise [Zack] Curran, while [Keane] Fletcher adds his top register with head-notes that would make the angels weep. (Read More)
Nick Pilgrim
Media Review
Thanks to excellent chemistry, scripting and pacing, there is never a dull moment... On top of expert vocals, Curran, Fletcher and Kroenert use this platform as an opportunity to display equally impressive guitar and keyboard skills as well. Further, outstanding sound design shifts The 27 Club’s source material back and forth between unplugged coffee house intimacy to booming arena – sized fireworks. (Read More)