Cabaret songstress and director Moira Finucane has travelled the world to perform but still loves coming to the Bellarine Peninsula.
Her show, Finucane & Smith’s Dance Hall, returns to its creative birthplace at the Potato Shed on Saturday for a cabaret extravaganza.
“We’ve taken breathtaking variety, jaw-dropping dance and irresistible cabaret all over the world but the Bellarine is one of our favourite destinations, hands down, no contest,” she said.
“And this time, our line-up of international stars is joined by your local talent for a knees-up like no other.
“You’ve got the best food, the best folk and yes, the beautiful belles and beaus of the Bellarine are going to shake their groove thang.”
The ensemble’s several performers often took on the role of callers and “choir leaders” in the show to get local crowds dancing, Finucane said.
Audience members could enjoy the show from the comfort of their seat or join in festivities when Dance Hall arrived on Saturday, she said.
“From line-dancing to Islander grooves, rock’n’roll to burlesque, Bellarine’s got talent…grab your valentine, dress up, bring a plate and get ready for a great night and a boogie.”
Finucane developed Dance Hall at the Potato Shed last February, and she and her cast had toured Victoria with the show since.
The show draws inspiration from barn and bush dances, French cabarets and Irish pub concerts.
The Potato Shed attracted 108,444 visits during the 2017-18 financial year, including 69,564 from the general public and 38,880 school students, according to council figures.
