Duo charms audience

MORE than 80 people attended the recent performance by vocal duo Charm of Finches at Heathcote RSL Hall.

The performance was organised by the Mudbrick Motley Theatre Group and subsidised by the City of Greater Bendigo and Regional Arts Victoria.

“I was surprised as people kept rolling in right up until the show was ready to start,” said Maree Hingston, founder of MMTG and Advocate for Engine Room Productions from CoGB.

“I had estimated there would be about 60 attendees and we had to put out more seats.

“This was one of the largest audiences we’ve had in over eight years.

“We are indebted to Heathcote Community House for assisting with marketing and the RSL ladies who provided a delicious home-baked supper.

“These theatre events are fully professional and yet because they are subsidised, our entry prices are as low as $10 per person.

“I am grateful there are so many prepared to support the Engine Room Productions in this town.”

The Charm of Finches is an Australian duo consisting of sisters Mabel and Ivy Windred-Wornes, who write and perform contemporary folk songs.

“Their voices harmonise gracefully, and each song tells a different story of their personal experiences of love, grief and nature,” said attendee Nancy Miller said. “They used the violin and guitar to great effect.”

Linda Cornelisson attended the performance with husband Henk and thanked Engine Room Productions for arranging the event.

“The girls were enchanting,” she said.

“The crowd showed their appreciation of a very professional performance, and we enjoyed the yummy offerings by the RSL ladies at interval.

“Altogether a lovely evening.”

Mudbrick Motley Theatre Group looks forward to bringing more productions to Heathcote.