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BWW REVIEW: Wonderfully Whimsical And Utterly Inspiring, JOSEPHINE WANTS TO DANCE Proves Anything Is Possible If You Really Want It
by Jade Kops - April 16, 2018
Monkey Baa Theatre Company's latest adaptation of Jackie French's (writer) and Bruce Whatley (illustrations) fabulous native animal stories JOSEPHINE WANTS TO DANCE is heart-warming and hilarious as it teaches young audiences to never give up on their hopes and dreams.
QPAC Choir Celebrates The Music Of The Eighties
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2018
Get ready to Pump Up the Volume as the QPAC Choir takes you back to the 80s with its 2018 Showcase Concert - POP Goes The 80s on Tuesday 29 May in the Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC) Concert Hall.
THE MERRY WIDOW Returns to the Stage With a New Generation of Dancers
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2018
The Merry Widow returns to the stage in 2018 with a whirl of fabulous frocks and a generous splash of champagne. The tangled tale of love and diplomacy will be delighting audiences in Sydney from 28 April to 19 May 2018, Canberra from 25 to 30 May and Melbourne from 7 to 16 June.
Arts Centre Melbourne and Wander Productions Present SCARAMOUCHE JONES
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2018
Acclaimed Australian actor Colin Friels will star in British playwright Justin Butcher's brilliant one-man play Scaramouche Jones at Arts Centre Melbourne's Fairfax Studio from 15 - 25 August. This will be the first time Friels has performed a solo theatre piece in his long and celebrated career.
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Returns to Australia in 2019
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2018
Universal Theatrical Group, Working Title Films, Greene Light Stage, Michael Coppel Entertainment and Louise Withers Presents are delighted to announce that Billy Elliot the Musical will return to Australia in 2019 for its 10th Anniversary Tour. The hugely successful West End musical premiered in Australia in 2007 as the first international production outside of the UK, prior to its Broadway premiere. With the first Australian tour concluding in Melbourne in 2009, this new 10th Anniversary tour kicks off in 2019, ten years after the curtain came down in Australia.
Register Now For MEN ALOUD! Starting Sunday 15 April In Fitzroy
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2018
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LONE Provides A Young Person's Perspective From Their Inner-Sanctum
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2018
Created by an ensemble of eleven children aged eight to eleven, LONE offers a glimpse into their privately constructed worlds.
BWW REVIEW: MURPHY Is A Beautiful Celebration Of Acclaimed Australian Choreographer Graeme Murphy's Extensive Career
by Jade Kops - April 09, 2018
The Australian Ballet opened its 2018 season with MURPHY, the stunning retrospective of Graeme Murphy's career as an innovative choreographer as he celebrates 50 years with The Australian Ballet.
Britni Leslie Presents a New Show, 'SHHHits And Giggles'
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2018
All her life Britni wanted to be a grown-up, but what happens when you actually grow up? Maybe it's not like all those fairytales you read when you were younger.
BWW Review: GARFIELD THE MUSICAL WITH CATTITUDE! at Chapel Off Chapel
by Victoria Beal - April 03, 2018
It's time to take the kids to Garfield The Musical With Cattitude! this school holidays for a fun-filled, feline farce. Stage Art's production at Chapel Off Chapel has lots of energy and will keep the little ones entertained, with some great audience interaction and a chance to meet the cast afterwards.
'Orange Is The New Black' Star To Appear At QPAC For One Night Only
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2018
Lea DeLaria, 'Big Boo' from Orange is the New Black, will bring her new live show to Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC) Concert Hall for one night only on Tuesday 5 June, 2018.
Lil Dicky Announces Debut Australian and New Zealand Shows This July
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2018
Illusive Presents and Frontier Touring are elated to announce that multi-platinum artist Lil Dicky will tour Australia and New Zealand for the very first time this July. The LA-based rapper will be stopping by Auckland, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, bringing with him a highly entertaining show that could only come from his sharp mind.
Michael McIntyre in BIG WORLD TOUR Begins March 2019
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2018
Britain's biggest comedian Michael McIntyre is set to return to Australia with his eagerly awaited new tour and this time he is going global!
Call It Dreaming; Folk Rocker Iron & Wine To Play QPAC
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2018
American singer-songwriter Iron & Wine (aka Sam Beam) will make a long-awaited return to Australia with his new album and full band in tow, appearing for one night only at Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC) Concert Hall on Wednesday 30 May 2018.
Patti LuPone Comes to Melbourne and Sydney this June
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2018
This June, renowned singer and actress Patti LuPone will bring her critically acclaimed concert, her love letter to the Great White Way, Don't Monkey with Broadway to the Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne.
ALEXIS DUBUS VERSES THE WORLD Makes Victorian Premiere
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2018
UK comedian Alexis Dubus follows up his critically-acclaimed MICF shows Cars And Girls and A Bl**dy Brief History Of Swearing with this, the Victorian premiere of his collection of comic verse, songs and stand-up. Lyrical tales from the road mixed with iffy wordplay and first-rate bullshit.
MARCEL LUCONT'S WHINE LIST Comes to Southbank
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2018
Flaneur, raconteur, bon-viveur, and easily the greatest French comedian at the Festival, Marcel Lucont (as seen on ABC1's Set List and Comedy Central at The Comedy Store) returns to the Melbourne Comedy Festival for a limited run with his acclaimed improvised show Whine List. Deigning to entertain the delusional with disdainful observations about the hopelessness of their own lives, Marcel creates a unique Whine List every night for the baying masses.
Photo Flash: MR. BAILEY'S MINDER Opens at Melville Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2018
A PLAY from the pen of Offspring creator and head writer Debra Oswald comes to Melville Theatre this autumn, focusing on friendship, ego and the secret longing for a better life.
WANDA AND MEL Opens This Friday!
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2018
Before Mel was born, Wanda was on track to stardom. All that changed when the realities of single parenthood caused her budding career to flat - line. Now, 17 years later, she's reinvented herself and brought Mel with her, returning to the stage as half (3 / 4) of a sassy, quirky ( but low - key reluctant ) mother - daughter cabaret duo. If you loved the movie Ladybird, you'll love Wanda and Mel !
BWW Review: BARE - THE MUSICAL at Chapel Off Chapel
by Victoria Beal - March 25, 2018
StageArt's latest production, bare the musical, showcases a brilliant batch of fresh musical theatre talent who all have fantastic sets of pipes!
BEYOND THE BEEHIVE: Amy Winehouse Tribute Comes To The Butterfly Club In May
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2018
In a celebration of the incredible talent of Amy Winehouse, Carol Whitfield takes audiences on a musical journey through her music, influences and legacy.
Rob Mills Joins Cast of Australian Premiere of PUFFS
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2018
Today the producers of the Australian Premiere of the Off-Broadway smash PUFFS have announced that ROB MILLS will join the cast of this original comedy hit to play the coveted role of Cedric.
Splash Test Dummies Premieres at Melbourne International Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2018
The award-winning circus troupe behind the internationally acclaimed Trash Test Dummies have created an electrifying new production that will bring circus-filled hilarity to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival this March: Splash Test Dummies.
Splash Test Dummies Premieres at Melbourne International Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2018
The award-winning circus troupe behind the internationally acclaimed Trash Test Dummies have created an electrifying new production that will bring circus-filled hilarity to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival this March: Splash Test Dummies.
Jessica Zuk Performs On New Classical Recording
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2018
Echoes of Earth is a CD project which saw some of Melbourne's finest classical and jazz musicians coming together for one of the most ambitious recording projects staged at St Andrews Anglican Church, Brighton and is set to be released this Saturday

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