Rocky Horror meets Star Wars - a sci-fi musical comedy
Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens
Book and Lyrics by Charlotte Mann and Michael Fidler
Music by Jonathan Croose and Robin Forrest
Director: Brett Harston
Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens is a special co-production with Sun Street Studios at Sun Street Studios.
Dates: September 6 to 21, 2024
As you settle back for an evening of cosmic cabaret, all is not well at Saucy Jack’s . . . The evil shadow of a serial killer looms over the bar; cabaret acts are being killed off one by one, found stabbed by the heel of a sequinned slingback shoe. The staff at the bar are terrified but their boss, Saucy Jack himself, doesn’t seem that bothered by the threat of murder or the tragic loss of his cabaret acts - he’s more concerned it’ll be bad for business.
We meet and hear the dreams and fears of some of the characters in the bar: down-trodden waitress Booby Shevalle, talented young saxophonist Sammy Sax, willing barman Mitch Maypole and eccentric regular at the bar, Dr. Willhelm von Whackoff.
There is much excitement at the explosive arrival of Chesty Prospects, a plastic smuggling outlaw: there's an eco-war going on in this part of the galaxy and fashionable fabrics like bubble-wrap have been made illegal. Chesty charms the bar, talks business with Jack and heralds the arrival of The Space Vixens who hit the ground singing their dance anthem Glitter Boots Saved My Life.
These super fashion crime fighters from a groovier galaxy are part celebrity, part super-hero: strong, sexy, liberated... and all woman! Their mission is to fight crime and liberate the universe harnessing the Power of Disco. The audience join these sassy space cops as they arrive on Frottage III to uncover the Slingback Killer and watch as they are drawn into a cosmic underworld where their unique powers promise justice, hope and unadulterated funk!
Running time
Ticket Prices and Seating
$35 (full), $30 (concession)
Group Concessions 10+: $30
Special discounts for large groups over 20 – contact info@mrt.org.au for more details
Tickets are sold as General Admission (there is no reserved seating).
Off Season Production
Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens is a special co-production with Sun Street Studios at Sun Street Studios and is not included in our 2024 Season program.
Bookings
Bookings for individual plays open about 2 months before the show, when you can book online or call 02 4933 2766 (Noon to 8pm, Mon-Fri).
Sun Street Studios
Sun Street Studios, the venue for "Saucy Jack", is Maitland Repertory Theatre's neighbour, next door at 246 High Street, Maitland. Parking is available in Sun Street, in High Street, and behind the Maitland City Council building opposite accessed from High Street via Albert or Devonshire Streets.
Sun Street Studios is an Audiovisual Performing Arts Venue, a perfect place to relax and enjoy a variety of shows. Rehearsal and Group bookings are also available. Located in the heart of Maitland.
The Studio can be contacted by phone on 0427 849 902, by email at info@sunstreetstudios.com.au and their website is www.sunstreetstudios.com.au.
Director
Brett Harston
Musical Director
Angie Hutchison-Ussher
Choreographer
Stuart Ussher
The Cast
Dr Von Whackoff - David Smith
Mitch Maypole - Stuart Ussher
Bodie Sheville - Felicity Walker
Sammy Sax - Tez Tywal
Saucy Jack - Justin Charlton
Vulva Savannah - Angie Hutchison-Ussher
Chesty Prospects - Angie Hutchison-Ussher
Jubilee Climax - Chelsea Slack
Bunny Lingus - Katie Tennyson
Anna Labia - Sarah Kirkwood
Shirley Tri-Star - Angie Hutchison-Ussher
Performance Dates/Times:
Evenings at 8:00pm:
September: Friday 6, Saturday 7, Thursday 12, Friday 13, Saturday 14, Thursday 19, Friday 20, Saturday 21
Doors open 30 minutes before performances