The Carpenters From Kempsey

In June 1970 Karen & Richard Carpenter cemented their place in musical history when they released Close To You - rocketing to number one on the American Charts. This magical song by the legendary Burt Bacharach, set the Carpenters on their way making them the most successful pop duo of all time.

The Carpenters From Kempsey have wowed audiences across Australia, from Toowoomba to Karratha, from Lyric Theatre Star City Sydney, to Palms at Crown Casino Melbourne, to sell-outs at the Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Cabaret Festival. The Carpenters From Kempsey pay tribute to the music of the Carpenters with a comic twist. Zarren & Sharon Carpenter are twins born 6 months apart from Kempsey NSW. Their lives were transformed they day they discovered those “Other Carpenters”. Not only did they share a family name but they looked similar as well.

Written by Darren Mapes & Linda Nagle & starring Saskia Smith and Darren Mapes, the Carpenters from Kempsey, uncannily recreate the sound of The Carpenters singing all those songs the other Carpenters made famous -Yesterday Once More, Ticket to Ride, Rainy Days and Mondays, Calling Occupants, Jambalaya, Mr Postman, Top Of The World, Superstar, Goodbye To Love, Only Yesterday, There's a Kind Of Hush, Love is Surrender, We've Only Just Begun and many more.

Come along and celebrate 40yrs of Carpenters Hits and Memories.

At the Chapel Theatre, Glen Innes, Friday 8th October 2010. Tickets available from Carelles late September.

Presented by Glen Innes Arts Council Inc.