Overview

Step back in time with powerhouse vocals, lush orchestration, and the unforgettable music of a golden era.

Audiences are in for an unforgettable night of music, glamour, and vintage flair as critically acclaimed vocalists Penny Pavlakis, the dynamic Grant Galea, and friends, take the stage in the electrifying new production, The Flying Forties. Celebrating the music and spirit of the 1940s, this show brings together two extraordinary performers backed by a full big band orchestra featuring soaring strings and a sizzling horn section.

The Flying Forties is a dazzling musical journey through the timeless classics of a golden era—complete with swing, jazz, ballads, Broadway favourites, and everything in between. With arrangements that blend elegance and excitement, the show's live orchestra will envelop audiences in the lush, cinematic sounds of the '40s, delivering a rich and immersive experience.

Internationally renowned for her commanding stage presence and genre-defying vocals, Penny Pavlakis—known as The Singers' Singer—brings her powerful voice and emotional depth to the show. She is joined by Grant Galea, a charismatic performer with a velvet voice and old-school charm, whose magnetic stage energy perfectly complements Pavlakis's vocal brilliance.

Audiences can expect show-stopping renditions of classics made famous by legends like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Glenn Miller, and more—all reimagined with contemporary flair while staying true to the era's rich musical heritage.