2026 Jetty Theatre Program Show

The first concert Dorian ever attended (with his parents) was Burt Bacharach and Dionne Warwick at the Horden Pavilion in Sydney when he was just 10 years old (with, curiously, ventriloquist Chris Kirby as the support act for some bizarre reason). That magical evening sparked a lifelong passion for the timeless compositions of Bacharach and his lyrical counterpart Hal David. While his peers were immersed in rock anthems, Dorian was studying jazz piano and vocals at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music but also losing himself in the sophisticated melodies and heartfelt lyrics of songs like “Walk on By” and “This Guy’s in Love with You.” Dorian considers Bacharach to be the final torchbearer in the lineage of great American composers that includes Porter, Berlin, Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart.

In this meticulously crafted tribute, Dorian’s trio breathe new life into the songbook that defined an era. Journey through the remarkable Bacharach-David partnership that created some of popular music’s most enduring classics, including “What the World Needs Now is Love” and “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” alongside lesser-known gems from their extensive catalogue.

Dorian Mode is both a multi award-winning musician and writer of laugh-out-loud books: A Cafe in Venice (Penguin) and Mozart Maulers (Penguin) have been bestsellers here and in Europe while Dorian’s last CD was awarded two ABC Music Awards. He has recorded over seven CDs for such labels as EMI and ABC Jazz and performed at numerous jazz festivals, theatres, and concerts including the Sydney Opera House. His entertaining shows, blending fascinating anecdotes with seasoned musicianship, are not to be missed!

Join us for afternoon tea after the show!