"Pot-Pourri is the best all round musical entertainment group available in Australia." Rotary International

With 35 overseas tours and 6 CDs under their belt including Europe, Asia and USA, Melbourne’s Pot-Pourri presents their unique and innovative blend of music theatre, cabaret, opera, magic, didgeridoo and comedy in a superbly entertaining show that is so hot it sizzles! These talented artists hit those high C’s in Opera, belt out Broadway, seduce with song, dance up a storm, create magic and stir your soul with haunting ballads! Described as brilliantly talented, funny, fresh, moving and must-see... do not miss them!

The Pot-Pourri artists - Tania de Jong (soprano), Rebecca Bode (soprano), Jon Bode (tenor), Jonathan Morton (baritone) and Rebecca Chambers (pianist), have all performed with Australia's major musical and opera companies. Pot-Pourri has an extensive touring schedule and has appeared at major venues such as the Melbourne Concert Hall, Sydney Town Hall, Burswood and Wrest Point Casinos. The group has toured throughout many parts of the USA and Asia performing as guest artists with the Seoul Symphony Orchestra, touring major concert halls in Taiwan and Japan and was the only Australian group invited to perform at the International Music Theatre Festival in Korea. They launched their fifth album in a sellout season at The Famous Spiegeltent at the Melbourne Festival. Pot-Pourri was the first Australian act invited to perform at the Macau Concert Hall and recently returned from performances in Hong Kong for the Hong Kong Jockey Club and Government House, and debut shows in mainland China. Pot-Pourri has released 6 albums.

Acclaimed for providing innovative, customised entertainment at conferences, dinners, award nights and a variety of special events, their clients include many of the world's major corporations and organisations.

Program and Repertoire

Pot-Pourri’s repertoire includes highlights from Broadway, opera and song ranging from Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, The Lion King, Man of La Mancha, Carmen, Lakme, Madam Butterfly, Nessun Dorma, Westside Story, Australian and neopolitan songs and contemporary international hits made famous by The Three Tenors, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban and IL DIVO such as The Prayer, Nella Fantasia, You Raise Me Up, Amigos Para Siempre (Friends for Life) and Time to Say Goodbye. Pot-Pourri also sing popular songs from all over the world in their original language including China, Japan, Indonesia, Korea, Phillipines, Fiji, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands and will prepare specially requested songs for your occasion and audience. In addition, Pot-Pourri present a number of exciting programs including From Figaro to Phantom, Opera in the Vineyards, Broadway Under the Stars, Carols by Candlelight, Masked Ball, From Pasta to Pavarotti, Moulin Rouge and An Enchanted Evening.
 

Photo by Andy Drewitt

Music Theatre Australia is proud to present Pot-Pourri and promise you an evening of fabulous music, gorgeous singing and mischievous humour that will leave you singing out for more. If you desire a truly passionate evening do not miss one of the world's leading acts!

In addition to managing Pot-Pourri's exciting schedule, Music Theatre Australia creates, produces and presents numerous productions, co-ordinates an extensive performing arts in education program, and manages some of Australia's most talented artists and groups providing entertainment solutions for a huge range of clients.

"I fell asleep during 'Cats', dozed fitfully in 'Les Mis' and slept soundly through parts of 'The Phantom'. Not so with Pot-Pourri. The show at Perth Concert Hall was funny, well executed and the music superb." The West Australian