Trevor Ashley sings up a storm in The Bodybag

The cabaret entertainer that’s been taking on Diva’s for years, Trevor Ashley, is back with a very funny twist on the Bodyguard – it’s the BODYBAG at the Sydney Opera House.

Regina had a chat with Trevor to find out how he transforms this work for the stage.

THE BODYBAG THE PANTO returns to Sydney for a limited season

Sydney Opera House 16 – 23 May

“This is high-octane pantomime…the script is barbed and crisp…Ashley is a

deliciously arch panto dame. He’s loud, he’s coarse, he’s trashy.” – The Sydney Morning Herald ***

“Ashley applies his fearless humour to everything from Tony Abbott to local TV stars…There are plenty of laughs, ranging from very silly sight gags to up-to-the-second political material… The Bodybag is definitely the funniest!” – TimeOut ****

“THE BODYBAG THE PANTO is a must see. With Ashley and Scott’s fabulous wit and creativity, this is a brilliantly inventive piece of entertainment for musical theatre fans, social aware audiences and those that don’t mind a bit of smut.” – Broadway World

Multi-award-winning superstar Rachel Marinade (Trevor Ashley) is one of the most successful entertainers ever to have come runner-up on Australian Idol*. But after a spate of creepy “fan mail” it’s clear that Rachel needs protection. Not only that, after being charged in local court for holding a fake driver’s license, she also needs transport.

Enter ex-ASIO officer, and current Uber driver Tank Charmer (Gus Murray). It’s not only his job to protect her – but to get her to her destination with 5 stars. Who knew they could fall in lust?

With a cast of complicated characters including a bitchy sister (Markesha McCoy), an ab-riddled backup dancer (Heath Keating) and Rachel’s ambitious ten-year-old daughter (Nicholas Craddock), you will hear all the songs you know, like you’ve never heard, or wanted to hear them before. Expect a plethora of 90’s divas coming down from a coke-fueled bender.

From the creators of FAT SWAN and Little Orphan TrAshley, no one is safe in this wicked and ridiculous send-up. Not even remotely based on an Oscar-winning movie, this genre defying hilarious romantic-musical-thriller will have you sending more horrific hate mail than Barnaby Joyce got from his ex-wife.

*this show has nothing to do with nor is endorsed by Australian Idol.

Starring Trevor Ashley, Gus Murray, Markesha McCoy, Heath Keating & Nicholas Craddock

Written by Trevor Ashley and Phil Scott

Choreography by Cameron Mitchell

Costumes by Angie White

Set & Lighting by Trent Suidgeest

Conceived & Directed by Trevor Ashley

Trevorashley.com.au

Venue: Playhouse, Sydney Opera House

Season: Wednesday 16 May – Wednesday 23 May

Times: Wed-Fri 7pm; Sat 5.30pm & 8.45pm, Sun 4pm & 7.15pm; Tues 7pm

Prices: from $75.90