The Airlie Beach Hotel is celebrating 55 years in business, and they are inviting everyone to join the festivities with an action-packed weekend of free live entertainment featuring a Comedy Cabaret that promises to take you back to the 70s and 80s.
Friday evening will be the main celebrations and there will be a birthday cake for everyone to enjoy.
Then, on both Friday and Saturday nights from 7pm until 10pm, it’s time to get your spandex out, slip your fluro leg warmers and don your big wigs for an interactive show that will take you back in time.
Performing for the first time in the Whitsundays, ‘Back To The 70s And 80s’ is a comedy cabaret like never seen before.
Featuring iconic looks of that time, over 20 costume changes, hilarious tongue in cheek humour and one hit wonders that are synonymous with that era – the show promises to enthral and illuminate.
“It’s on the glam side of the spectrum!” said event producer Alex Hell.
“And it’s all based on the F word – Fun! – The crowd can expect interaction – be ready to get involved and if you fancy dressing up – remember it’s a 70s and 80s theme not like you are in your 70s and 80s! Although all ages are welcome!”
The show itself is a parody of the era with some of the most iconic pop personalities of that time transformed into hilarious characters – Cyndi Lauper becomes Cindy Pauper, Tina Turner is Tina Turnover and Gary Glitter is Gary Glittoris.
In a hilarious sketch, Meat Loaf also becomes Meat Tray and is won in a raffle at the local RSL.
As you can see - the show has to be seen to be believed!
For those that want to “Whip it! Whip it real good” make sure you come along and watch the iconic moment Devo has a flower pot on his head.
“We even replicate the energy dome – it’s an iconic look!” said Alex.
“It’s a show of constant costume change – it moves and moves – and we sing all the songs but they each have a comedy element to it too!”
Back To The 70s and 80s are originally from Melbourne and have been performing the show around Australia since 2010.
The group of five eccentric stars understand how to draw a crowd, connect with the audience, and will have you laughing until you fall off your seats.
“It’s like a cocktail shaken not stirred with a touch sanity of course!” said Alex.
“We are extremely excited to be invited to perform at the birthday celebrations – it’s just above and beyond!
“They could have picked any number of great acts from around the country, but they chose us – it’s going to be amazing!
“They’ve really got to be applauded for what they do – they’re bringing big shows up here, it’s a big undertaking and their giving it all for free!”
“Happy birthday!”
WHAT: Back To The 70s and 80s
WHERE: Airlie Beach Hotel
WHEN: 19 and 20 May
TIME: 7pm – 10pm
