The sounds of Australian history in cabaret

Three performers will bring historic Australian sounds to life in their cabaret next Monday night.

The Cooee Cabaret will come to Bunbury, bringing their educational and nostalgia inspired show.

It is an original cabaret that weaves together sounds and images from the National Film and Sound Archive Sounds of Australia registry.

The sounds include the Vegemite theme song, recordings of Aboriginal music from the 1890s and important speeches made in the past 100 years.

Cabaret producer Brendan Smith told the South Western Times the show was extremely educational and fun.

‘‘It takes viewers on a journey of historical sound,’’ he said.

‘‘It’s funny, cheeky and have sing-a-long — people love it.’’

The show was created by contemporary musical director and cabaret performer Nigel Ubrihien, who is also a performer in the show along with Stephen Anderson and Guy Simon.

Smith said a highlight of the show was a part in the middle that focused on Aboriginal sounds, linking in former prime minister Kevin Rudd’s apology speech.

‘‘It’s really moving,’’ he said.

‘‘That’s what is so great about thiss how — it goes from something silly to something serious and poignant.’’

Smith said the show offered a chance for the South West community to see something a little different.

‘‘When people start to sing along to the music, it’s simply glorious,’’ he said.

‘‘It’ll bring back memories for the baby boomers and teach the younger people something new.

‘‘The show is all about bringing the history of Australian sound recordings to life.’’

The show goes for one hourand will be held at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre from 7.30pm.

To book seats, call 1300 661 272.