Jenny Wynter Gets Her Flashdance Moment
Written By Magenta Potocnik
Blonde. Actress. Pregnant. Married. Canada. Children. Sex.
Most people have certain expectations of their self- portraiture and “life” but as we all know, the ambiguity of it all can send us turning. Jenny Wynter’s theatrical rendition of her life so far was the classic case of everything NOT going according to planned. It’s all about the gorgeous husband, Sydney mansion and the “Flashdance Moment”. Right? Right? …Wrong!
Jenny Wynter in The Unexpected Variety Show
Wynter presents a one woman 90-minute show that showcases her amazing musical ability and songwriting skills. The song Bring On The Men perfectly illustrated the crazy sexual escapades that Wynter has found herself in. This followed by the unexpected, “social life” threatening news that any single girl dreads hearing (cue: you’re pregnant!), and voila! A song tribute to child birth and labour found its way to the stage. My midwife of a mum, who was sitting next to me and has seen her fair share of babies and “hoo haas”, absolutely loved Wynter’s song! The Comic Mummy also shared her hilarious mother-daughter duet that shifts from “Mummy Rocks” to “Mummy Sucks”. Though this incredibly sensual lady may not think she is “living the life” as an official actress/comedian, it seems she is well on her way.
There was a real passion and vibrancy within Wynter’s voice, stance and facial expressions. I just loved her energy! At one point, I felt Wynter’s piercing gaze slice through me, even though she was probably staring at the wall behind me, seriously gave me the shivers. She finally had the opportunity to perform to Irene Cara’s What A Feeling and have her “Flashdance Moment” – and will do for at least two nights more. I know could see her over and over again.
The venue, Tuxedo Cat, was fitting, the audience attentive and the lighting really set the mood: dim for the heartfelt and bright for the energetic. It really added to the emotional rollercoaster in the tiny theatre room.
Jenny Wynter oozes talent, and The Unexpected Variety Show is a very passionate piece. It runs at Tuxedo Cat until 25 June. Book your tickets here.
What a wonderful review, thank you so so much!! I am thrilled that you enjoyed it!
It would be remiss of me though, to not point out that the songs are not all originals. “Bring On The Men” is from Jekyll and Hyde while “One Night” is a parody of “One Night in Bangkok”.
So so chuffed with your lovely words! X
Jen, you are truly a star, to me and your darling daughter Ella who is sitting next to me as I type this. We are both so very proud of you and only wish that we could have been at the Tuxedo Cat ourselves to embrace the laughter, tears, and joy of this unexpected journey we call life. Ella wants to tell you that she thinks you can be a world changer with this show, because she believes it could be a GREAT way to raise money for our Small Hands Big Hearts movement. This generous, compassionate and very ‘awesome’ (Ella’s words) comment was just followed by, “Eh, Break It Down OOH”. Wow – see what a rocking daughter you have raised. Your mum would be truly proud, both of you as an artist and performer and of you as a mother, friend, and daughter. What a brillieant tribute this is to her and to your own dear daughter. Who is now breaking out in a flashdance moment of her own. Rock on, Jenny Wynter. Rock on.
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