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While the coronavirus pandemic may have delayed the Specialist Medical Resources Foundation fundraising event, the cast has rallied.
Charity manager and show director Angela Boulton said while the number of performers has been reduced in line with COVID-safe rules, the show itself has not been compromised.
"The show is very high energy with big, bright, beautiful costumes and music from all eras," she said.
"It's a two-hour showcase of singing and dancing with songs that people love."
Life in the Spotlight was initially meant to go ahead in June and July, but the pandemic threw a wrench in the plans.
But, in August the organisers decided to start rehearsing again in the hopes of being able to put the show on.
"We have changed how we do the show," Ms Boulton said.
"It's a smaller cast. We had to physically distance and stick to the stage instead of going into the crowd, but the cast has well and truly rallied."
Through this show and other events, SMRF raises money to help Riverina residents facing medical issues cover costs.
"We look for people in the community who fall between the cracks in terms of funding for medical equipment," Ms Boulton explained.
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"We also provide help for people who are going through medical treatment, and they are not able to work.
"So we pay for essentials such as gas, electricity groceries and pharmacy accounts."
Life in the Spotlight opens November 13 and closes December 5, with all shows running according to social distancing rules.
Tickets are on sale at The Civic Theatre, and Ms Boulton said Wagga should come out and support the local charity.