If you remember family road trips in a car with a bench seat or the intricacies of staying at a highway motel, then the latest live show by Tim Ross will be something to look forward to.
Drive-in Theatres were all the go and motels were very much a part of Australia’s landscape as families headed off along highways and byways, especially in the 1950s and ’60s.
The luxury of a private bathroom instead of the shared ones in hotels. The filling-out of the breakfast card the night before so that a tray would be left at the door the next morning – or better still, slipped through the servery latch door.
There was a restaurant for an evening meal, with the room often having an art deco look and sometimes even with a pianist or organist in the corner.
Tim Ross is coming back to the Sunshine Coast to give two different shows at four locations.
He was a hit last year in his evening at Bark’s Art Room at Doonan as part of the Sunshine Coast Open House.
Sentimental, nostalgic and hilarious, these shows are a must for anyone interested in design, mid-century modern architecture or anyone that has fond memories of staying in motels with their family while on holidays.
Motel is the acclaimed live show from comedian and design nerd Tim Ross with musician Kit Warhurst that celebrates Australian motels.
Mid Century Modern Project turns architecturally significant buildings into temporary theatres to showcase design, comedy and music.
Thursday 3 October- 6:30pm Motel. Front Bar Matso’s Sunshine Coast, Eumundi.
Friday 4 October – 6pm Mid Century Modern Project. Wilson Beach House, Dicky Beach – Nearly sold out.
Saturday 5 October – 7;30pm show Motel. Mapleton Hotel.
Sunday 6 October – 3pm Motel. CCSA Hall, Caloundra – Selling out.
These events are proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Open House. For more information, visit sunshinecoastopenhouse.com.au/
