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    CIH & JC uari t9Q6~ Pag*' 3Sj * Lavish costuming combines with spectacular scenery and special effects in the exciting stage extravaganza of Starz now showing at Conrad International Hotel. n 9 Sparklin Starz out of this world LAVISH, colourful and pure entertainment escapism only begins to describe the musical fantasy of Starz that had such breath-taking impact on its opening night last week. Currently appearing in the International Showroom of the Conrad International Hotel and Jupiters Casino at Broadbeach, Starz is a show that definitely sparkles. The audience is taken on an incredible journey through time from the cosmic future of 2020, to the grand canal of Venice in 1762, the Australian outback of 1896, ritzy New York of 1936, sultry Spain of 1880, gay Paree of 1901 and back to home ground in Australia with musical tributes to our own 'greats?╟╓ between 1966 to 1985. While the choreography is quite dazzling delivered by 38 dancers of boundless energy, the sets and costumes are equally elaborate. For example, no-one could quite believe the space ship that covered the entire stage area and then slowly lifted off and disappeared in a cloud of swirling smoke. And let?╟╓s not forget the gondala that floated across the stage or the fireworks that flashed against an inky sky. And all those who have visited beautiful Paris will feel a tug of nostalgia as Starz presents the glittering lights of the French city complete with the Eiffel Tower. While Starz is a globe trotting extravaganza, its finale stirs the very soul of every 'True Blue?╟╓. Peter Allen's ?╟ I Still Call Australia Home?╟╓ is presented by the entire com-pany in red, white and blue marching down || a full size staircase in gala Hollywood fash-|! ion. t (Continued on Next Page)