Cirrus@Austlit

'Fame was within reach…until Pearl stole the show. Winging My Way to the Top is about sibling rivalry, fragile egos and a second chance at the big time. The Diamond sisters still have a strong bond after all these years – despite “the incident” in 1986. After 30 years the Diamond sisters finally get to star in their own musical!

'The premiere of this original Australian musical comedy is about your typical (or not so typical) Aussie family trying to find acceptance, respect and ultimately love, but as far as Ruby is concerned, it’s all about status. Be outraged at the pomposity of Ruby’s life partner, the arrogantly wealthy Godfrey Goldsmith.

'Straight-talking hard-drinking housewife Beryl, the matriarch, is still very much in love with her chubby, grubby, loyal hubby of nearly 25 years Charlie Cheapside. The youngest sister, Pearl clings tenaciously to her dream of being a star, despite all the undermining.' (Production summary)