Summer (Southern Winter) Stages: BWW's Top Winter Theatre Picks – Sydney, Australia
By: Jade Kops May. 26, 2015
Whilst our Northern Hemisphere BWW Counterparts are compiling their Summer Stages recommendations as they head into their summer holiday season, Sydney-siders can look forward to a fabulous selection of shows to go and see and keep out of the cold. Here are BWW Sydney's Senior Editor Jade Kops' picks for the top shows to catch over the next few winter months.
1 June - 28 June
Hayes Theatre, Potts Point
Cabaret is perfect winter entertainment, with a glass of wine in a cozy setting. Sydney's home of small scale Musical Theatre and Cabaret, Hayes Theatre's 2015 CABARET SEASON has a fabulous line up as plays host to a 23 shows, Workshops, Masterclasses, Panel Discussions. Performances include musical theatre leading lady, Marina Prior in A PRIOR ENGAGEMENT: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH MARINA PRIOR, distinctly Australian work with AUSTRALIANA: A CELEBRATION OF MUSICAL THEATRE, and another run of three time Helpmann Award winning Mitchell Butel's KILLING TIME which sold out its November 2014 season.. Panel discussion COMPONENTS brings together leaders from the industries that support Australian Theatre to discuss what goes into producing a show and Queenie van de Zandt will join with performers, writers and festival/venue programmers as she hosts COME TO THE CABARET: REVAMPING BUM DEALS TO BUMS ON SEATS which seeks to develop ideas for increasing audiences and interest.
3 June - 21 June
Playhouse, Sydney Opera House
Award winner iOTA(Actor,Creator) has paired with Craig Ilott (Director) to create a brand new show that draws on iOTA's signature "rock'n'roll vaudeville' style and steps it up to the next level. With the promise of an "innovative theatrical concert experience" and iOTA's history in creating the amazingly dark and twisty SMOKE & MIRRORS, this is set to be fabulous feast for the senses. iOTA is joined by Blazey Best (Miracle City) in this work that stretches the boundaries of musical cabaret to something "new, fresh and exciting".
From 18 JUNE
Also touring Perth (From 2 August), Adelaide (from 20 August), and Melbourne (from 2 September
Pairing Hayley Mills and Juliet Mills with Maxwell Caulfield in James Kirkwood's comedy LEGENDS will give the 1987 play a new spin as the famous sisters take on the roles of the feuding Hollywood divas. Caulfield (married to Juliet) steps into the character of a theatre producer hoping to revive the careers of the one luminous actresses. The trio of Brits will be joined by Australian performers Leah Howard, Phillip Lowe and David Denis. The combination of the legendary international actors and the accomplished Australian talent promises to be an entertaining night out.
From 28 July 2015
Tim Minchin's multi award winning musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic tale of the plucky schoolgirl MATILDA is finally coming to Australia. A must see for both children and adults, this captivating work blends Dahl's fabulous inspiring story of courage against adversity with Minchin's amazing music and lyrics.
SNUGGLEPOT AND CUDDLEPIE: LIVE ON STAGE
Previews from 17 June 2015 - Various locations
Premiere: 27 June - 12 July 2015 - Playhouse, Sydney Opera House
May Gibbs' iconic Australian children's story of SNUGGLEPOT AND CUDDLEPIE, the Gumnut Babies and their friends, is being bought to life in this new production. CDP Theatre Producers and Monkey Baa Theatre Company are giving the work that has captivated the imagination of children for almost 100 years, a modern treatment, adapting the language that is now a century old whilst still being sympathetic to Gibbs' work to create a new story that will appeal to the 5 - 10 year olds and "their adults". As with Gibbs' original works, this production promises to open children's minds to imagination and possibility. For children, this may be a first introduction to the Bush Babies and their friends. For adults accompanying youngsters, this may be a trip down memory lane and a chance to connect to the whimsy and magic of their youth. This production will also tour the country and learning resources are available.
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