Reg No - A1019730Z
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**OUTINGS & ACTIVITIES GROUP**
Leader: Gaylia Mitcham
Regular activities are planned for members to enjoy what Probus is all about - Friendship, Fellowship and Fun. Join in and see for yourself.
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May 2025
Outing to Murray Music and Drama Club's production of the Pajama Game, 10th May '25
For something a little bit different, 18 members journeyed to the Civic Theatre in Pinjarra for the first of the three musical productions that Murray Music and Drama will put on this year. The audience sit “cabaret style” around small tables and share delicious goodies and a drink while they watch the performance. It’s an interesting way to enjoy theatre and given that our members are ALWAYS very punctual, gave us a good hour or so before the performance to enjoy each other’s company and walk around the other tables to see who had the best spread for afternoon tea! Estelle’s efforts were pretty impressive, but those sitting with Jenny and Rob, Margaret and Dot or Fran and Garry had a veritable feast in front of them.
Some of you may remember this musical from the ‘50’s which starred Doris Day in the lead role of “Babe”, as the feisty Union rep at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory where workers are fighting for a seven and a half cent per hour pay rise. If you don’t recall the movie, you’ll certainly remember some of the original songs – Once a Year Day and Hernando’s Hideaway which had most of us (notably our Sea Shanty boys, Rob and Frank!) singing along with the cast. Pity Steve (and Toni) couldn’t make it to the show, but they were well represented by their friends Gerry and Astrid who enthusiastically joined in with the singing.
A quick survey of our members following the show revealed that although the air conditioning was a bit cool (Stan and Margaret warmed up enough in the second half to join in the singing!) and the actors weren’t always able to sing in tune, the overall performance was thoroughly enjoyable. Joan thought that a lovely hot cup of coffee or tea, with a Tim Tam, for only $2 was a bargain! Murray Music and Drama have two more performances this year, Lockie Leonard, Human Torpedo in July / August and Big Fish in November. I haven’t booked tickets, but if there is sufficient interest, I’m happy to organise another outing to a matinee performance at either or both. I’m sure you’ll let me know.
Thank you, Jenny Terry, once again for the happy snaps accompanying this article. Winston and Valma were sorely missed and we wish both of them a speedy recovery.
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