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AT THE CROSSROADS ■ One of Australia’s leading male performers, and the original Raoul in the Australian premiere production of The Phantom of the Opera, Dale Burridge, returns to the stage with a funny, moving, heartfelt exploration of the highs and lows of a life spent on, and off, the stage. At the Crossroads will be performed at Chapel Off Chapel at5 8pm on Thursday and Friday, December 8 and 9. This deeply personal and intimate piece covers wild adventures, bullying, sexuality, ageism, depression, backstage stories and, of course, COVID. Above all, it’s a tale of survival and an exploration of the many twists and turns of a life spent across many fields in showbiz. “We had so much fun putting this show together” said creator and star Dale Burridge. “I can’t believe some of the situations I got myself into and now it’s all in the show for everyone to see.” Co-written by Dale Burridge and Martin Crewes and directed by Martin Crewes. Musical Director – Bev Kennedy. Dale is backed by Bev Kennedy on piano and Mark Szeto on Double Bass. Tickets are available from www.chapeloffchapel.com.au For further information – www.atthecrossroads.com.au
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