By Sonia Isaacs
MUSICAL theatre dynamos Aleathea Monsour and Katy Forde, the creators of ‘A Girl’s Guide to World War’ have locked in plans to take their award-winning production on tour in 2025.
Earlier this year, the production team received Regional Arts Development Funding (RADF) to engage Sydney Dance Alumni Fiona Jopp to facilitate a week-long dance intensive workshop with the production cast.
Speaking with GC&M News, writer Katy Forde said she was thrilled that not only was the production on track for its regional tour and inaugural 2025 Queensland Performing Arts Complex (QPAC) performance; but having the opportunity to incorporate new elements of dance to the production, took it to a whole new level.
“Something we always felt was missing was choreography,” she said. “Now, we have the chance to add choreography to the show, with the help of local legend Fiona Jopp, we are just over the moon! “She gently challenged the actors, and helped add resonance, humour, and emotional depth to each song which was incredible.”
Katy explained that the production team was able with Fiona’s guidance to choreograph three songs during the workshop intensive held at the Old Witta School earlier this year. Katy said they now hoped to raise funds to choreograph the remaining nine songs of the musical production before heading out on tour early next year.
“We were astounded at what Fiona achieved in just one week, and we now want her to choreograph the rest of the show!” Katy said. “We’re welcoming support from the community to help us make that happen.”
Anyone can donate by visiting their website at www. musicaltheatreaustralia. com
