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Sweetheart is a force to be reckoned with

08/08/2013

THE Magic of Dame Vera Lynn will hit the Drum Theatre stage next week.
The Dandenong venue will host the Melanie Parry musical tribute to the Dame who inspired a nation with patriotic wartime songs on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 August.
The show features excerpts of The Forces’ Sweetheart talking about the war years and her famous BBC radio program, and is the only show in Australia she endorses.
Book tickets at www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 9771 6666.

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