Todd McKenney and Shane Jacobson Set to Join The Cast of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2018
In electrifying news for the Rocky Horror Show, it was announced today that theatre, film and television stars Todd McKenney and Shane Jacobson will join the cast for the forthcoming Melbourne season at Her Majesty's Theatre from July 13. Australia's favourite multi-award winning triple threat Todd McKenney will star as Frank N' Furter, a role he has wanted to perform since commencing his career.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2018
In electrifying news for the Rocky Horror Show, it was announced today that theatre, film and television stars Todd McKenney and Shane Jacobson will join the cast for the forthcoming Melbourne season at Her Majesty's Theatre from July 13. Australia's favourite multi-award winning triple threat Todd McKenney will star as Frank N' Furter, a role he has wanted to perform since commencing his career.
Victorian Avant-Garde Artists Society Presents: At Melbourne International Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2018
Six of Melbourne's best improvisers will create a completely unique and utterly absurd parody of "cutting-edge" theatre. Comedy, tragedy, Dada, Brecht and Beckett collide in a one-off theatrical masterpiece never before seen and never to be seen again.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2018
Six of Melbourne's best improvisers will create a completely unique and utterly absurd parody of "cutting-edge" theatre. Comedy, tragedy, Dada, Brecht and Beckett collide in a one-off theatrical masterpiece never before seen and never to be seen again.
BWW REVIEW: THOMAS TALLIS' ENGLAND Opens Australian Brandenburg Orchestra's 2018 Season With A Beautiful Collection Of English Music Featuring Max Riebl
by Jade Kops - March 01, 2018
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra's (ABO) Artistic Director and Conductor Paul Dyer's programming of THOMAS TALLIS' ENGLAND recreates the music Renaissance and Baroque England along with a delightful interpretation of a work written over three centuries after Tallis' death.
by Jade Kops - March 01, 2018
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra's (ABO) Artistic Director and Conductor Paul Dyer's programming of THOMAS TALLIS' ENGLAND recreates the music Renaissance and Baroque England along with a delightful interpretation of a work written over three centuries after Tallis' death.
Artist Callout: 2018 Melbourne Cabaret Fringe Festival Announced
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2018
The 2018 Melbourne Cabaret Fringe Festival is back after last year's festival garnered rave reviews, Green Room Award nominations and sold out houses.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2018
The 2018 Melbourne Cabaret Fringe Festival is back after last year's festival garnered rave reviews, Green Room Award nominations and sold out houses.
Arts Centre Melbourne presents a Stalker Theatre and Out of the Box Production CREATURE
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2018
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2018
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Presents DAYS OF OUR HIVES
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2018
Days of Our Hives is the tale of Alanta's adventures and misadventures in urban beekeeping. After fleeing from a swarm in the Czech republic Alanta turned her fear into fascination and is now a proud member of Melbourne's urban beekeeping community; removing swarms from her neighbour's kitchen, sharing bee trivia and upsetting people by explaining honey is, in fact, bee vomit.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2018
Days of Our Hives is the tale of Alanta's adventures and misadventures in urban beekeeping. After fleeing from a swarm in the Czech republic Alanta turned her fear into fascination and is now a proud member of Melbourne's urban beekeeping community; removing swarms from her neighbour's kitchen, sharing bee trivia and upsetting people by explaining honey is, in fact, bee vomit.
Shangela Is Coming To Australia
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2018
Clock the hair, clock the mug, clock the nails, clock my skirt. Clock the bag, clock the shoes, now punch the clock, it's time to werk! Shangela is SHOOK! and she's on her way down under to tell ya'll about it. That's right baby, she's the spitfire from the Haus of Edwards and she's bringing her fabulous, brand new, one woman show to a theatre near you.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2018
Clock the hair, clock the mug, clock the nails, clock my skirt. Clock the bag, clock the shoes, now punch the clock, it's time to werk! Shangela is SHOOK! and she's on her way down under to tell ya'll about it. That's right baby, she's the spitfire from the Haus of Edwards and she's bringing her fabulous, brand new, one woman show to a theatre near you.
MTC Presents HUNGRY GHOSTS
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2018
Hungry Ghosts is a new Australian work by Jean Tong starring Emina Ashman, Jing-Xuan Chan and Bernard Sam that offers an unconventional take on contemporary life as it crisscrosses between the fate of flight MH370, Malaysia's billion-dollar 1MDB scandal, and explorations of identity.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2018
Hungry Ghosts is a new Australian work by Jean Tong starring Emina Ashman, Jing-Xuan Chan and Bernard Sam that offers an unconventional take on contemporary life as it crisscrosses between the fate of flight MH370, Malaysia's billion-dollar 1MDB scandal, and explorations of identity.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Hosts COMPLETELY IMPROVISED POTTER
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2018
Completely Improvised Potter returns to Melbourne International Comedy Festival after a sold-out 2017 debut. Watch as they invent hilarious new Harry Potter adventures before your very eyes. Using only an audience suggested title, drawn from the goblet of fire*, of what could've been a Potter book (but wasn't), Completely Improvised Potter will show you a year at Hogwarts like you've never seen it before!
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2018
Completely Improvised Potter returns to Melbourne International Comedy Festival after a sold-out 2017 debut. Watch as they invent hilarious new Harry Potter adventures before your very eyes. Using only an audience suggested title, drawn from the goblet of fire*, of what could've been a Potter book (but wasn't), Completely Improvised Potter will show you a year at Hogwarts like you've never seen it before!
BWW Review: HAND TO GOD at Alex Theatre
by Victoria Beal - February 26, 2018
Aleksandar Vass & Vass Production's take on the play, Hand to God, effectively uses puppetry, black comedy, and physical theatre to give a comical perspective on that little demonic voice that sits on our shoulder, taunting us all.
by Victoria Beal - February 26, 2018
Aleksandar Vass & Vass Production's take on the play, Hand to God, effectively uses puppetry, black comedy, and physical theatre to give a comical perspective on that little demonic voice that sits on our shoulder, taunting us all.
Todrick Hall Announces Australian Tour Dates
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2018
TEG-DAINTY and Nice Events announce that Broadway actor and Streamy Award winner Todrick Hall will bring his world tour Todrick Hall American: The Forbidden Tour to Australia and New Zealand in June 2018.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2018
TEG-DAINTY and Nice Events announce that Broadway actor and Streamy Award winner Todrick Hall will bring his world tour Todrick Hall American: The Forbidden Tour to Australia and New Zealand in June 2018.
THE TALES OF WITCHMEN Premieres at the 2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival at The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2018
Join John the Knight and Squire the Squire on a queer old quest to rescue the loverly King-daughter from the evil Witchypoo! Along the way meet a bunch of kooky characters such as... Cabbage Girl, Owen-Megan the Vegan, and Barry Darren from Far Kew.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2018
Join John the Knight and Squire the Squire on a queer old quest to rescue the loverly King-daughter from the evil Witchypoo! Along the way meet a bunch of kooky characters such as... Cabbage Girl, Owen-Megan the Vegan, and Barry Darren from Far Kew.
Arts Centre Melbourne and Australian Art Orchestra present FROM THE AIR
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2018
An eclectic line-up of international and Australian musicians will present electrifying collaborations in Arts Centre Melbourne and Australian Art Orchestra's 2018 Meeting Points series. The intimate concerts in the Hamer Hall Stalls Foyer features an incredible line-up of guest artists from around the world, along with some of Australia's most dynamic musicians; brought together by leading contemporary music ensemble, the Australian Art Orchestra.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2018
An eclectic line-up of international and Australian musicians will present electrifying collaborations in Arts Centre Melbourne and Australian Art Orchestra's 2018 Meeting Points series. The intimate concerts in the Hamer Hall Stalls Foyer features an incredible line-up of guest artists from around the world, along with some of Australia's most dynamic musicians; brought together by leading contemporary music ensemble, the Australian Art Orchestra.
DREAM LOVER – THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL is the Highest Ever Selling Show At Arts Centre Melbourne!
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
Melbourne's summer musical Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical, has become the highest selling show ever staged at Arts Centre Melbourne. The Australian made production has enjoyed audience and critical acclaim since opening in December and is now in its final 2 weeks of performances. David Campbell has thrilled in his portrayal of Bobby Darin with an 18-piece big band live on stage and a full cast of extraordinary performers, this show is truly not to be missed!
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
Melbourne's summer musical Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical, has become the highest selling show ever staged at Arts Centre Melbourne. The Australian made production has enjoyed audience and critical acclaim since opening in December and is now in its final 2 weeks of performances. David Campbell has thrilled in his portrayal of Bobby Darin with an 18-piece big band live on stage and a full cast of extraordinary performers, this show is truly not to be missed!
Circus Oz Rocks Into A Milestone Year
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
In 2018, Circus Oz, the iconic Melbourne-born arts company, will celebrate forty amazing years of ground breaking Australian contemporary circus.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
In 2018, Circus Oz, the iconic Melbourne-born arts company, will celebrate forty amazing years of ground breaking Australian contemporary circus.
The Curtin Celebrates International Women's Day
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
This International Women's Day, Magnets & Friends, Levi's and The Curtin present a collection of powerhouse artists who are taking the music world by storm on a local and national level, all of whom encompass the diversity that IWD celebrates. This whole-venue event will take place after the IWD march, on March 8th at 7.30pm at The John Curtin Hotel. The event is proudly supported by Levi's, with proceeds going to Girls Rock!; whose goal is to give female, trans, non-binary and gender diverse youth empowerment through music camps and workshops.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
This International Women's Day, Magnets & Friends, Levi's and The Curtin present a collection of powerhouse artists who are taking the music world by storm on a local and national level, all of whom encompass the diversity that IWD celebrates. This whole-venue event will take place after the IWD march, on March 8th at 7.30pm at The John Curtin Hotel. The event is proudly supported by Levi's, with proceeds going to Girls Rock!; whose goal is to give female, trans, non-binary and gender diverse youth empowerment through music camps and workshops.
Clare Bowditch Will perform with The Stonnington Symphony
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2018
ARIA award-winning songwriter Clare Bowditch will perform with the Stonnington Symphony in a stunning sunset finale of The Classic 2018 concert series.Bringing together some of the most loved classical music repertoire, program highlights include: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op.43 1st movement Jean Sibelius; Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op.55 ('Eroica') - 3rd movement Ludwig van Beethoven; Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op.95 ('From the New World') - 2nd movement Antonin Dvorak; Symphony No. 41 in C major, K.551 ('Jupiter') - 4th movement Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2018
ARIA award-winning songwriter Clare Bowditch will perform with the Stonnington Symphony in a stunning sunset finale of The Classic 2018 concert series.Bringing together some of the most loved classical music repertoire, program highlights include: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op.43 1st movement Jean Sibelius; Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op.55 ('Eroica') - 3rd movement Ludwig van Beethoven; Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op.95 ('From the New World') - 2nd movement Antonin Dvorak; Symphony No. 41 in C major, K.551 ('Jupiter') - 4th movement Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
La Mama and Melbourne Comedy Festival present Sue Ingleton's FROM HERE TO INFIRMITY
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2018
BILL RAWLINGS, whose very first show in 1981 was called FROM HERE TO MATERNITY, has just survived the white ribbon campaign and boutique beer and refuses to go quietly to the crematorium. 'There's a million women out there who still want me!'
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2018
BILL RAWLINGS, whose very first show in 1981 was called FROM HERE TO MATERNITY, has just survived the white ribbon campaign and boutique beer and refuses to go quietly to the crematorium. 'There's a million women out there who still want me!'
Off-Broadway Hit MY FIRST TIME Comes To Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2018
60,000 online confessions of how people did "it" for the first time inspires this documentary-style comedy show from Tony Award-winning Broadway Producer, Ken Davenport.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2018
60,000 online confessions of how people did "it" for the first time inspires this documentary-style comedy show from Tony Award-winning Broadway Producer, Ken Davenport.
March Is The 'Month Of The Irish' At The Old Castlemaine Gaol
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2018
The Old Castlemaine Gaol are proud to present two great nights out by two very talented, and two very different musical groups direct from the Emerald Isle.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2018
The Old Castlemaine Gaol are proud to present two great nights out by two very talented, and two very different musical groups direct from the Emerald Isle.
INTO THE ABYSS Comes to Melbourne International Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2018
Rising comedy stars and winners of Melbourne University's 2017 Comedy Competition, Jacob Sacher and Jack McGorlick will delight audiences once again as their sketch duo Paul Noodle, PhD Candidate, in their genre defying show, Into the Abyss, for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, on at Tasma Terrace from 27 March - 8 April of this year.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2018
Rising comedy stars and winners of Melbourne University's 2017 Comedy Competition, Jacob Sacher and Jack McGorlick will delight audiences once again as their sketch duo Paul Noodle, PhD Candidate, in their genre defying show, Into the Abyss, for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, on at Tasma Terrace from 27 March - 8 April of this year.
Ismo, The Funniest Guy From Finland, to Embark on Australian Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2018
Winner of the Funniest Man in the World competition in 2014, Ismo started his comedy career in 2002 in Finland and moved to Los Angeles in 2015. He regularly sells out shows in the top comedy clubs in LA as well as headlining shows in Las Vegas. With English being his second language, his 'lost in translation' observations will have you rolling with laughter when he brings his new show to Australia in April.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2018
Winner of the Funniest Man in the World competition in 2014, Ismo started his comedy career in 2002 in Finland and moved to Los Angeles in 2015. He regularly sells out shows in the top comedy clubs in LA as well as headlining shows in Las Vegas. With English being his second language, his 'lost in translation' observations will have you rolling with laughter when he brings his new show to Australia in April.
Applications Are Now Open for MTC's Indigenous Scholarship Program 2018
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2018
Melbourne Theatre Company, in partnership with the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development at the Victorian College of the Arts, is continuing the Indigenous Scholarship Program in 2018 with an expanded program designed to foster career pathways for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people interested in the performing arts.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2018
Melbourne Theatre Company, in partnership with the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development at the Victorian College of the Arts, is continuing the Indigenous Scholarship Program in 2018 with an expanded program designed to foster career pathways for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people interested in the performing arts.
One of Australia's Fastest Rising Comedians, Michael Shafar, Returns to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 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, selling out his debut season at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and touring internationally.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 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, selling out his debut season at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and touring internationally.
Tickets On Sale Wednesday for MURIEL'S WEDDING at Sydney Lyric
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2018
Following a sold-out season at Roslyn Packer Theatre, Carmen Pavlovic, Global Creatures CEO has announced that tickets to Muriel's Wedding The Musical return season go on sale Wednesday 21 February, 2018 at 9am from http://www.ticketmaster.com.au.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2018
Following a sold-out season at Roslyn Packer Theatre, Carmen Pavlovic, Global Creatures CEO has announced that tickets to Muriel's Wedding The Musical return season go on sale Wednesday 21 February, 2018 at 9am from http://www.ticketmaster.com.au.
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