The Trocadero Dance Palace - Festival First Night

TROCADERO DANCE PALACE

Rockabillies, lindy-hoppers, swingsters and cha cha cha-ers will converge on Sydney's CBD as Elizabeth Street is transformed into a contemporary outdoor dance palace. Relive the glory of the 1940's and 50's Trocadero as director Kris Stewart and choreographer Cameron Mitchell bring the decadent glamour of this era to the streets. Hosted by uber-diva Trevor Ashley and fuelled by thejiving sounds of the Sirens Big Band, this 21^st Century twist on a 50's classic will have you dancing in the streets. Following the success of last year's Troc at Sydney Town Hall, Festival First Night invites you to frock up in all your fabulous finery, grab a partner and soak up the atmosphere of Sydney's hottest street swing.

Director: Kris Stewart

Musical Directors: Dan Barnett and David Theak

Choreographer: Cameron Mitchell

Set and Costume Design: Kate Roberts and Mat McCall

Lighting Design: Matthew Marshall

Host: Trevor Ashley

Singers: Lisa Adam, Dan Barnett, Josie Lane & Lizzie Moore  

Musicians: Sirens Big Band

Av Designer: Dylan Lawson with additional content from Eddi Goodfellow's original 2011 design.

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia 

Australasian College