Barbra Streisand: The Way We Were

Barbra Streisand has been a star on stage & screen for over 60 years! Debuting on Broadway as lead in the World Premiere ‘Funny Girl’ at just age 19, receiving a Tony Award and then repeating the same performance on screen at 21, receiving an Academy Award, both for ‘Best Actress’, this iconic talent went on to appear in over 20 movies and sell millions of records. One who never followed the rules, always pushing the boundaries within the industry, all while presenting exciting and fresh creative work, she has become loved by her growing audiences and respected by her peers.

Let Petrina Bishop whisk you away to another time in Barbra Streisand: The Way We Were with her vocal radiance as she performs some of the greats from the musical beauty, we all know and love. Let her take you down a path of comedy, heartbreak and all the emotions in between just as Barbra would through songs and stories! Join in a night to remember! Share in songs that Petrina has shared with audiences in the cabaret & supper clubs of Sydney, Melbourne & beyond!

“I am simple, complex, generous, selfish, unattractive, beautiful, lazy and driven.” – Barbra Streisand.

“Petrina, you’re a powerhouse!” – David Wickham, Australia’s pre-eminent accompanist.

Combined with a roller coaster of raw emotion, Petrina Bishop is a powerhouse of exceptional musicianship and sound, always showcasing her incredible versatility and range. A dynamic vocalist she continues to capture the vulnerability necessary, allowing every song to come to life, giving it reason to breathe and leaving audiences wanting more!