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Arts Centre Melbourne and Arts Projects Australia Present Goran Bregovi & His Wedding & Funeral Band
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2018
Following sell out performances in 2013 and 2016, Goran Bregovi? & his Wedding & Funeral Band continue the Balkan party with their fiery, brassy Gypsy sounds, when they return to Hamer Hall for one feverish night on 14 May, 2019.
THE ILLUSIONISTS Return to Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2018
The world's biggest selling magic show returns to Melbourne with their spectacular new production, The Illusionists: Direct From Broadway, materialising in the Regent Theatre for one week only from 22 to 27 January 2019.
SONGS FOR SWINGIN' LOVERS To Premiere In Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2018
StageArt and Phoenix Productions have announced the professional premiere of Songs for Swingin' Lovers!, which will play at Prahran's Chapel off Chapel for two swingin', toe tapping and fever raising performances on October 20 and 30.
Whoop Dee Doo: Another Late Night Revue Comes to The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2018
Oh, here we go again! Another monthly variety show raving about it's diverse lineup of excellent burlesque, cabaret, comedy and drag artists; each bringing to the table their own personal style and exquisite talents to entice our audiences. We're not going to over-sell how different we are, or try to convince you that our show is better than the others. We just know we're putting on a damn entertaining, highly arousing celebration of performance art. And we do it every month.
MTC Presents ASTROMAN
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2018
Elaine Crombie (Black Comedy), Nicholas Denton (Wild) Kamil Ellis (Nowhere Boys), Tahlee Fereday (Fallen), Tony Nikolakopoulos (Wentworth) and Calen Tassone (Red Dog), star in the world premiere of Astroman, Albert Belz's irresistibly funny and heart-warming love letter to the `80s.
Musical Adaptation Of THE DRESSMAKER Comes To The Alexander Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2018
Monash University's new Alexander Theatre in Clayton will play host to the musical adaptation of the highly acclaimed Australian novel, The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham as part of MLIVE's program of events from 19 - 26 October 2018.
Joana Simmons Brings SPIRITUAL GANGSTER to The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2018
It's almost the end of this year of the dog. Yoga is in the mainstream, mindfulness has run rampant in the workplace and people talk about their higher selves in the same breath as their weekend. It is a time when "No religion' is the top pick on the recent census, but people are flocking to ashrams and silent retreats. At such a confusing time, the world needs a saviour, a sinner, a Spiritual Gangster to unpack it all. Joana Simmons is ready to provide just that in her brand new comedy cabaret.
Arts Centre Melbourne Presents Morning Melodies 2019 Program
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2018
After yet another hugely successful year of the much-loved Arts Centre Melbourne Morning Melodies concerts, the 2019 program will dazzle audiences with a stellar line-up of musical theatre, opera, jazz and dance artists. This coming year, the feel-good one hour concerts held each month at Hamer Hall will celebrate our very own Australian performers, including Rhonda Burchmore, Rachael Beck, Michael Cormick and Rohan Browne.
Arctic Monkeys Will Bring Their Stellar Live Show To Australia & New Zealand
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2018
British rock royalty Arctic Monkeys have ushered in a spectacular new era with their sixth studio album, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, and now Frontier Touring is over the moon to announce the band's return to Australia and New Zealand for a mammoth run of arena shows in February and March 2019.
Harman Professional Solutions Illuminates Performances Of MAMMA MIA!
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2018
Chameleon Touring Systems recently deployed a cutting-edge Martin by HARMAN lighting solution for a stunning new production of Mamma Mia! currently touring across Australia
Cutting Loose: A Cabaret Comes to The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2018
Lucy has always been that agreeable, tidy, cupcake-baking girl who never makes others uncomfortable. Now in her 30s, Lucy can no longer avoid the downsides of being nice. Nor can she put off any longer that whole teenage rebellion thing she skipped (much to her parents' delight) back in 1990s Geelong. It's finally time to cut loose, choose her own destiny, and call her mum a little less. All whilst staying true to herself - whoever that is.
Bananarama Set To Return To Australia In February 2019
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2018
Frontier Touring and Arena Touring are ecstatic to announce that wildly popular British pop duo Bananarama will touch down in Australia in February 2019 for a series of shows. Fresh from this year's Reunion Tour, they will perform sets for fans in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and the Gold Coast. Also appearing at all shows will be Tiffany and Amber.
SONGS FOR SWINGIN' LOVERS To Premiere In Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2018
StageArt and Phoenix Productions have announced the professional premiere of Songs for Swingin' Lovers!, which will play at Prahran's Chapel off Chapel for two swingin', toe tapping and fever raising performances on October 20 and 30.
Casting Announced For 33 VARIATIONS at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2018
Producers Cameron Lukey, Neil Gooding and Helen Ellis are thrilled to announce the stellar cast for 33 Variations, Moises Kaufman's acclaimed Tony-nominated play, running from March 7 at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre - www.33variations.com.au.
Musical Adaptation Of THE DRESSMAKER Comes To The Alexander Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2018
Monash University's new Alexander Theatre in Clayton will play host to the musical adaptation of the highly acclaimed Australian novel, The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham as part of MLIVE's program of events from 19 - 26 October 2018.
Debra Batton and Sue Broadway Bring 'One And The Other' to La Mama
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2018
Circus luminaries, Debra Batton and Sue Broadway, bring their joyous show of aging disgracefully, One and the Other are back to La Mama in this new iteration, 17 October until 28 October 2018.
VMDO Presents Fed Square Live Concert, Today
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2018
As Melbourne resets into longer days and warmer nights, the new Victorian Music Development Office (VDMO) have curated a hot program featuring four very special Melbourne-based artists at a free Fed Square Live concert today, 19 October 2018.
Debra Batton and Sue Broadway Bring 'One And The Other' to La Mama
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2018
Circus luminaries, Debra Batton and Sue Broadway, bring their joyous show of aging disgracefully, One and the Other are back to La Mama in this new iteration, 17 October until 28 October 2018.
Bruce Beresford Directs Australian Premiere Of Rossini's OTELLO
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2018
Following the critical and public success of Tristan and Isolde and Der Rosenkavalier, Melbourne Opera will complete its powerful 2018 season with the Australian premiere of Rossini's dramatic masterpiece Otello.
iDenTITTY Comes to The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2018
Kitty Van Horne is returning to The Butterfly Club this October to reconnect with the birthplace of her debut cabaret baby - iDenTITTY - A cabaret adventure into the world of breast ownership.
Monica Lewinsky, Hannah Gadsby, Amy Adams, Eliza Scanlen And More to Attend The Australians In Film Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
Australians in Film announced an exciting lineup of presenters set to take the stage at the organization's 7th Annual Awards Gala, which will take place at Paramount Pictures Studio, on October 24th at 6pm. This year's roster includes social activist and Vanity Fair contributing editor Monica Lewinsky, actress and producer Amy Adams, producer, director and writer Simon Kinberg and industry executive, Debra Richards.
Fallen WW1 Soldier Of Bendigo Honoured Through Music
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018
"Till we meet again, if not in this world, in the next."
The Big HOO-HAAlloween Spookfest Comes to The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018
Lock up your black cats and say "HOO-HAA" into a mirror five times! It's time for another October dose of frightfully good times at The Big HOO-HAAlloween Spookfest.
JERSEY BOYS To Close in Sydney in December Before Going to Brisbane and Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018
JERSEY BOYS - the true-life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons opened to a standing ovation last Thursday Night. With internationally acclaimed hit songs such as Oh What A Night, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Walk Like a Man, Bye Bye Baby, Sherry and Big Girls Don't Cry, and a dynamic new young cast, JERSEY BOYS is the hot ticket in town.
Comedian Michael Shafar Comes To Sydney For One Night Only
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018
Since leaving a career in law, Michael Shafar has made a name for himself as one of the fastest rising stars in Australian comedy, reaching the RAW Comedy National Final in 2016 and selling out shows across the country. Building on from the success of his sold out shows Jewish-ish and Kosher Bacon, Michael returns to Sydney with Live, performing his best new jokes and stories.

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