Singing Out

Fri May 14th - Sat 15th, 8pm

"Singing Out" is a revue by two long established performers in Irish Musical Theatre, Brian Merriman and David Wray.

It traces the key works of gay composers and lyricists in international musical theatre and presents these (very familiar) works in a 'pink lense' for three nights only. Backed by Aisling and Roisin O'Sullivan and Patrick Kelliher.

Show Reviews

"Singing Out! - the only musical presentation of the Festival took place in Bewley's Cafe Theatre in Grafton Street. Presented by DAYMS - The Musical Workshop, singer Brian Merriman and Musical Director David Wray took us on a journey through a century of gay writing and lyrics. Gay icons such as Doris day, Connie Francis, Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland also made an appearance in the amusing narration. Songs by Cole Porter, Noel Coward, Ivor Novello, and the lyrics of Lorenz Hart were professionally and nostalgically portrayed in the first half of this acoustic performance.

The appearance of gay characters in musical theatre and on film was the theme of Act Two with songs from Fame, A Chorus Line and Rent. Dotted in amongst this fascinating insight into gay music were two numbers by the main performers - a ballad based on Oscar Wilde's children's story 'The Happy Prince' and a hilarious parody on 'All Kinds of Everything'. Merriman was ably supported by a young cast of talented backing singers including sisters Aisling and Roisin Sullivan, Patrick Kelliher and Alan O Sullivan and I would like to hear more of them in the future. Other highlights included the 'Green Carnation' and the show stopping rendition of 'Send in the Clowns' and 'My Favourite Year'.

I learned a lot about all sorts of musical theatre. A great night of good music, and humour - would work very well as a late night show!" - Gordon Farrell, Scene City - June 2004