Bill Bailey To Embark On The 'Earl Of Whimsy' Australian National Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2018
After the 2016 sell-out tour, Larks in Transit, the UK's very own straggle-haired polymath, Bill Bailey, returns to Australia with his new comedy and music extravaganza, Earl of Whimsy. This tour will also feature Bill as one of the headline comedians for the Just For Laughs Sydney Comedy Festival at the Sydney Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2018
After the 2016 sell-out tour, Larks in Transit, the UK's very own straggle-haired polymath, Bill Bailey, returns to Australia with his new comedy and music extravaganza, Earl of Whimsy. This tour will also feature Bill as one of the headline comedians for the Just For Laughs Sydney Comedy Festival at the Sydney Opera House.
Spencer Tunick & John Lotton Bare Body & Soul in New Provocaré Festival Program
by Brodie Turner - May 29, 2018
The sophomore Provocare Festival is returning to spice up the Melbourne winter with a program that will really knock you out of hibernation. Of course the talk of the town has been the thrilling return of American photographic artist Spencer Tunick, whose large-scale outdoor mass-attended nude artworks are renowned the world over. Broadway World got the chance to chat with Spencer and Provocare Festival director John Lotton about what's to come.
by Brodie Turner - May 29, 2018
The sophomore Provocare Festival is returning to spice up the Melbourne winter with a program that will really knock you out of hibernation. Of course the talk of the town has been the thrilling return of American photographic artist Spencer Tunick, whose large-scale outdoor mass-attended nude artworks are renowned the world over. Broadway World got the chance to chat with Spencer and Provocare Festival director John Lotton about what's to come.
THE WORST LITTLE WAREHOUSE IN LONDON to Play Melbourne Before Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2018
After a successful workshop Above The Arts Theatre in London's West End, producer Joe C Brown in association with The MC Showroom will present a Melbourne run of the comedy cabaret The Worst Little Warehouse In London.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2018
After a successful workshop Above The Arts Theatre in London's West End, producer Joe C Brown in association with The MC Showroom will present a Melbourne run of the comedy cabaret The Worst Little Warehouse In London.
Pablo Francisco Returns To Australian On His Australianator Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2018
Pablo Francisco will rock the house with screams of laughter. He has earned a reputation for his unique talent to weave together his one of a kind arsenal of off the wall characters and spot-on impressions. Francisco draws his audience into his vivid imagination and takes them on a wild ride as they experience his spontaneous outbursts, clever insights and some of the funniest rapid fire comedy ever unleashed.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2018
Pablo Francisco will rock the house with screams of laughter. He has earned a reputation for his unique talent to weave together his one of a kind arsenal of off the wall characters and spot-on impressions. Francisco draws his audience into his vivid imagination and takes them on a wild ride as they experience his spontaneous outbursts, clever insights and some of the funniest rapid fire comedy ever unleashed.
Chvrches' New Album Out Now; Australian Tour This July
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2018
On Friday CHVRCHES released their highly anticipated new album Love Is Dead, which is receiving fantastic reviews and has just scored the coveted Feature Album slot on triple j.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2018
On Friday CHVRCHES released their highly anticipated new album Love Is Dead, which is receiving fantastic reviews and has just scored the coveted Feature Album slot on triple j.
EVITA Starring Tina Arena Will Be Melbourne's Next Summer Musical
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2018
Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini, Australian theatre producer John Frost and leading UK theatre producer David Ian today announced that their upcoming production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA will be Melbourne's Summer Musical in 2018-9.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2018
Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini, Australian theatre producer John Frost and leading UK theatre producer David Ian today announced that their upcoming production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA will be Melbourne's Summer Musical in 2018-9.
Joseph Tawadros Plays Final Shows Of 6-State Oz Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2018
Joseph Tawadros AM, 4 times ARIA awarded composer and oud virtuoso is on the final stretch of a tour promoting his new album The Bluebird the Mystic & the Fool. Rave reviews of the album and live concerts have brought audiences flocking to the shows, responding with enthusiastic clamouring for repeated encores and standing ovations in each venue.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2018
Joseph Tawadros AM, 4 times ARIA awarded composer and oud virtuoso is on the final stretch of a tour promoting his new album The Bluebird the Mystic & the Fool. Rave reviews of the album and live concerts have brought audiences flocking to the shows, responding with enthusiastic clamouring for repeated encores and standing ovations in each venue.
Arts Centre Melbourne By Arrangement With Arts Projects Australia Presents TAHA
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2018
Following sell-out shows in London, Edinburgh and Adelaide, Qadita production's TAHA, the award winning lyrical story of the life of Palestinian poet Taha Muhammad Ali will be presented in the State Theatre for 6 shows only from July 10-14 as part of Art Centre Melbourne's Big World, Up Close series. Written and performed by Palestinian author and performer Amer Hlehel, TAHA has been translated into English and directed by Amir Nizar Zuabi, one of the Middle East's most important writer/directors.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2018
Following sell-out shows in London, Edinburgh and Adelaide, Qadita production's TAHA, the award winning lyrical story of the life of Palestinian poet Taha Muhammad Ali will be presented in the State Theatre for 6 shows only from July 10-14 as part of Art Centre Melbourne's Big World, Up Close series. Written and performed by Palestinian author and performer Amer Hlehel, TAHA has been translated into English and directed by Amir Nizar Zuabi, one of the Middle East's most important writer/directors.
Mojo Juju Signs On for Arts Centre Melbourne's Big World, Up Close Series
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2018
Australian music trailblazer Mojo Juju pulls back the curtain on the raw, honest and intrinsically political stories behind the songs in her third album, Native Tongue, in a live performance at the Fairfax Studio from 8 - 11 August as part of Arts Centre Melbourne's Big World, Up Close series. Through the telling of her family history and her own personal experiences Mojo Juju, an Indigenous Australian Filipino singer-songwriter and guitarist, will explore her relationships with Elders and ancestry and how that informs her own identity. The intimate look at the stories behind the songs will also feature guest artists from the album.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2018
Australian music trailblazer Mojo Juju pulls back the curtain on the raw, honest and intrinsically political stories behind the songs in her third album, Native Tongue, in a live performance at the Fairfax Studio from 8 - 11 August as part of Arts Centre Melbourne's Big World, Up Close series. Through the telling of her family history and her own personal experiences Mojo Juju, an Indigenous Australian Filipino singer-songwriter and guitarist, will explore her relationships with Elders and ancestry and how that informs her own identity. The intimate look at the stories behind the songs will also feature guest artists from the album.
Arts Centre Melbourne Presents The Baxter Theatre Centre's THE FALL
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2018
Following a critically acclaimed season at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, having received two top awards and multiple five-star reviews, South African theatre production The Fall will make its Australian debut in the Fairfax Theatre for six shows only from August 28 to September 2 as part of Art Centre Melbourne's Big World, Up Close series. This stunning piece of documentary political theatre is led by a powerhouse young ensemble who connect to their audience through story-telling and song.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2018
Following a critically acclaimed season at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, having received two top awards and multiple five-star reviews, South African theatre production The Fall will make its Australian debut in the Fairfax Theatre for six shows only from August 28 to September 2 as part of Art Centre Melbourne's Big World, Up Close series. This stunning piece of documentary political theatre is led by a powerhouse young ensemble who connect to their audience through story-telling and song.
UK's Acclaimed 'Beyond The Barricade' Concert To Premiere In Australia
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2018
The UK's critically-acclaimed show BEYOND THE BARRICADE, will make its debut in Australia this year, touring to 24 cities from 1st June.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2018
The UK's critically-acclaimed show BEYOND THE BARRICADE, will make its debut in Australia this year, touring to 24 cities from 1st June.
Form Dance Projects And Riverside Theatres Present ABOVE GROUND
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
From 21st to 23rd June, FORM Dance Projects and Riverside Theatres will present the exciting double bill, Above Ground, exploring the subtleties of above ground movement with apparatus.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
From 21st to 23rd June, FORM Dance Projects and Riverside Theatres will present the exciting double bill, Above Ground, exploring the subtleties of above ground movement with apparatus.
Khaled Khalafalla Announces National Tour This July
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
Frontier Comedy are thrilled to announce a national tour for Australian-Egyptian comedian and actor Khaled Khalafalla this July. In the last three years, Khaled's roles in Upper Middle Bogan, Ali's Wedding, Utopia and That's Not My Dog have earned him critical acclaim and legions of new fans and now the charming, charismatic comedian is back and ready to light up stages across Australia with his brand new live show.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
Frontier Comedy are thrilled to announce a national tour for Australian-Egyptian comedian and actor Khaled Khalafalla this July. In the last three years, Khaled's roles in Upper Middle Bogan, Ali's Wedding, Utopia and That's Not My Dog have earned him critical acclaim and legions of new fans and now the charming, charismatic comedian is back and ready to light up stages across Australia with his brand new live show.
HIGH TEA LIVE June - December Program Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
ARIA award-winning didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton, acclaimed jazz singer Hetty Kate and Melbourne indie songstress Rebecca Barnard (Rebecca's Empire) are among the eclectic all-star line-up of performers featured in Arts Centre Melbourne's new High Tea Live series. Previously known as Jazz High Tea, High Tea Live expands upon the jazz genre with performances featuring swing, rock, cabaret, opera and Broadway as well as special sessions for families. The beloved Arts Centre Melbourne tradition, features a different act on the first Sunday of every month from March until December.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
ARIA award-winning didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton, acclaimed jazz singer Hetty Kate and Melbourne indie songstress Rebecca Barnard (Rebecca's Empire) are among the eclectic all-star line-up of performers featured in Arts Centre Melbourne's new High Tea Live series. Previously known as Jazz High Tea, High Tea Live expands upon the jazz genre with performances featuring swing, rock, cabaret, opera and Broadway as well as special sessions for families. The beloved Arts Centre Melbourne tradition, features a different act on the first Sunday of every month from March until December.
BRING IT ON THE MUSICAL Season Extended in Melbourne!
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
Due to overwhelming popular demand, the Australian professional premiere season of the Broadway hit BRING IT ON THE MUSICAL has been extended. Stage Masters is thrilled to announce three additional shows: 7.30pm Friday 22 June, 2.00pm and 7.30pm Saturday 23 June.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
Due to overwhelming popular demand, the Australian professional premiere season of the Broadway hit BRING IT ON THE MUSICAL has been extended. Stage Masters is thrilled to announce three additional shows: 7.30pm Friday 22 June, 2.00pm and 7.30pm Saturday 23 June.
Bastille Return To Sydney And Melbourne In September
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
Bursting onto the scene in 2010, UK four-piece Bastille have become one of the most instantly recognisable and unstoppable pop forces in British music today, with their highly anticipated third album on its way. Frontier Touring is delighted to announce that Bastille will perform two intimate headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne this September - their first Australian dates in four years - with special guest Nicole Millar.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
Bursting onto the scene in 2010, UK four-piece Bastille have become one of the most instantly recognisable and unstoppable pop forces in British music today, with their highly anticipated third album on its way. Frontier Touring is delighted to announce that Bastille will perform two intimate headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne this September - their first Australian dates in four years - with special guest Nicole Millar.
Enjoy Sensational Singing at Melbourne International Singers Festival 2018
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
The School of Hard Knocks is thrilled to present this year's Melbourne International Singers Festival, celebrating our 9th annual Festival of showcasing world renowned artists, performers and educators. #MISF18 will be held in Melbourne's art precinct, over the Queen's Birthday Weekend, from Thursday 7th to Monday 11th June.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
The School of Hard Knocks is thrilled to present this year's Melbourne International Singers Festival, celebrating our 9th annual Festival of showcasing world renowned artists, performers and educators. #MISF18 will be held in Melbourne's art precinct, over the Queen's Birthday Weekend, from Thursday 7th to Monday 11th June.
Pianist Avan Yu Announces Sydney And Melbourne Recitals
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia is pleased to announce the 2012 competition winner, Avan Yu, will perform two exclusive recitals in Sydney and Melbourne this June and July.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia is pleased to announce the 2012 competition winner, Avan Yu, will perform two exclusive recitals in Sydney and Melbourne this June and July.
Final Tickets for THE WIZARD OF OZ Melbourne ON Sale This Friday
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
Final tickets for the acclaimed Melbourne season of The Wizard of Oz will go on sale on Friday 25 May at 4pm from ticketmaster.com.au. Two additional matinees have been added to the schedule in the July school holidays, on Thursday 5 and 12 July, due to huge demand. The Wizard of Oz plays in Melbourne until 29 July.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
Final tickets for the acclaimed Melbourne season of The Wizard of Oz will go on sale on Friday 25 May at 4pm from ticketmaster.com.au. Two additional matinees have been added to the schedule in the July school holidays, on Thursday 5 and 12 July, due to huge demand. The Wizard of Oz plays in Melbourne until 29 July.
Arts Centre Melbourne And The Australian Music Vault Invite You To Share Your FAME (Favourite Australian Music Experience)
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
Arts Centre Melbourne and the Australian Music Vault are calling all Australian music fans to share their Favourite Australian Music Experience (FAME). Entries can now be submitted and once the competition closes, the Australian Music Vault team will curate these stories and a small selection will be featured in the Australian Music Vault exhibition or online experience later in the year.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
Arts Centre Melbourne and the Australian Music Vault are calling all Australian music fans to share their Favourite Australian Music Experience (FAME). Entries can now be submitted and once the competition closes, the Australian Music Vault team will curate these stories and a small selection will be featured in the Australian Music Vault exhibition or online experience later in the year.
Retro Futurismus Return to fortyfivedownstairs With 'Brave World'
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
The feminista supernovas of Retro Futurismus return to fortyfivedownstairs this winter to premiere a new hyper-real show, Brave World, that will fillet the future and conjure grand visions from obsolete technologies.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
The feminista supernovas of Retro Futurismus return to fortyfivedownstairs this winter to premiere a new hyper-real show, Brave World, that will fillet the future and conjure grand visions from obsolete technologies.
Melbourne Theatre Company's HUNGRY GHOSTS Goes On Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2018
Melbourne Theatre Company's world premiere production of Hungry Ghosts commences its regional tour in Bendigo today before going on to play at five other leading performing arts venues in Victoria, as well as Launceston College in Tasmania.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2018
Melbourne Theatre Company's world premiere production of Hungry Ghosts commences its regional tour in Bendigo today before going on to play at five other leading performing arts venues in Victoria, as well as Launceston College in Tasmania.
PICA and Carriageworks Present BURRBGAJA YALIRRA (DANCING FORWARDS)
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2018
Internationally acclaimed contemporary dance-theatre company Marrugeku presents the world premiere of Burrbgaja Yalirra (Dancing Forwards) from 7-16 June at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA).
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2018
Internationally acclaimed contemporary dance-theatre company Marrugeku presents the world premiere of Burrbgaja Yalirra (Dancing Forwards) from 7-16 June at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA).
Ochre Contemporary Dance Company Presents 3.3 AND BEYOND
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2018
3.3 portrays a successful Indigenous dancer, on the brink of an international career, thrown into a holding cell because of his skin colour and torn between two cultures. Ian Wilkes dances the feature role, choreographed and originally created by Indigenous dance legend Michael Leslie who performs with him in this new adaptation. Beyond, is a mesmerising and powerful new dance work performed by Floeur Alder and choreographed by State Living Treasure Chrissie Parrott.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2018
3.3 portrays a successful Indigenous dancer, on the brink of an international career, thrown into a holding cell because of his skin colour and torn between two cultures. Ian Wilkes dances the feature role, choreographed and originally created by Indigenous dance legend Michael Leslie who performs with him in this new adaptation. Beyond, is a mesmerising and powerful new dance work performed by Floeur Alder and choreographed by State Living Treasure Chrissie Parrott.
Arts Centre Melbourne Presents Roald Dahl's GEORGE'S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2018
Roald Dahl's much-loved book George's Marvellous Medicine will be brought to life at Arts Centre Melbourne's Playhouse from 25 - 29 September as part of a national tour. Dahl's classic tale bounds off the page and onto the stage in a spectacular live show for all ages.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2018
Roald Dahl's much-loved book George's Marvellous Medicine will be brought to life at Arts Centre Melbourne's Playhouse from 25 - 29 September as part of a national tour. Dahl's classic tale bounds off the page and onto the stage in a spectacular live show for all ages.
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