Award-winning actress and singer Ali Harper is bringing the critically-acclaimed, one-woman play Songs for Nobodies to Nelson.
Share five life-changing encounters between legendary divas Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Edith Piaf, Billie Holiday and Maria Callas, and the everyday women whose lives they touched, interspersed with their iconic songs.
Songs for Nobodies is a one-of-a-kind showcase that reminds us that everybody has a story - and a song - worth hearing.
"Ali Harper has a range and depth and clarity which, combined with her acting ability, make for a stunning performance." THEATREVIEW
"... truly astonishing acting and singing tour-de-force." THE CHRISTCHURCH PRESS
Awards
United Solo Festival, New York 2014 - ALI HARPER - BEST ACTRESS
Chapman Tripp Awards, Wellington 2008 - ALI HARPER - BEST ACTRESS
Starring Ali Harper
Written by Joanna Murray-Smith
Directed by Ross Gumbley
Musical Direction by Richard Marrett
Nelson Arts Festival