Former pub owner returns to stage as Celine Dion in Titanique

abc.net.au

Marney McQueen, a former musical theatre actress, has returned to the stage after a seven-year break spent running a pub in Wyong, New South Wales. She now plays Celine Dion in the musical Titanique, which has attracted many local fans. McQueen's experience as a publican has influenced her stage performance. She has introduced cultural events at her pub, transforming it from a rough venue to one that hosts cabaret shows, drawing in a new audience. While performing eight shows a week in Sydney, McQueen continues her charity work, raising over $250,000 for local causes. She values the community connections formed at her pub, highlighting the support patrons provide to one another.


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