GO YOUR OWN WAY
THE STORY OF CHRISTINE MCVIE
Christine McVie was the girl who started out as a school teacher, picked up a bass guitar and began to sing the blues. Then she joined Fleetwood Mac and made rock history.
Go Your Own Way is a celebration of great music and the tempestuous life of the Mac’s most famous songwriter.
Always an intriguing figure, Christine’s contrary attitude to global fame, ridiculous wealth, love and loss, personal privacy, songwriting and music is at the heart of her story.
At the height of their success she left to live a quiet life. Then she agreed to rejoin; then she tweeted, “Sorry folks. No tour.” And then she changed her mind!
In a career that has so far spanned four decades, the enigmatic Christine McVie is brought to life in 80 music-packed minutes by Catherine Alcorn who brings her own magic to some of the most memorable songs of the 20th century including Little Lies, Everywhere, Don’t Stop and Songbird.
Produced by Tenacious C Presents
Written by Diana Simmonds
Directed by Jason Langley
Musical Director Isaac Hayward
WINNER - Best Cabaret, 2013 GLUG AWARDS
REVIEWS
“Alcorn is absolutely stunning”
- ADELAIDE THEATRE GUIDE
“Her voice is sensational”
- STAGE NOISE
“The enduring popularity of the music of Fleetwood Mac and the enormous talent of Catherine Alcorn was a potent mix at this really exceptional show with great music and great musicians.”
- ADELAIDE ADVERTISER
“Alcorn sings it superbly – arguably better than McVie herself. She has a rich, powerful voice, which she uses with sensitivity and skill, and a big, warm stage presence.”
- Jo Liston SCENE AND HEARD
“Alcorn works melody, phrasing and dynamics to suit those qualities. She personalises McVie’s songs with surges of voluptuous power and ethereal floated notes and has impeccable intonation too – quite the package really.”
- FOLLOW SPOT
“Catherine Alcorn expertly delivers a wonderful impersonation of the legendary singer, and has a powerful voice featuring a superb range.”
- SYDNEY ARTS GUIDE
“Alcorn’s interpretation was executed flawlessly: not only were the songs performed beautifully, but she made the necessary connection with the audience to evoke emotions.”
- THEATRE VIBE
