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THE MAN IN THE MOON Debuts In Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2017
Following a rather unremarkable work BBQ, The Man and The Moon is a creation of three leading Perth theatre makers telling a story of self discovery that sees our hero fall for the gravitational and romantic pull of the big cheese in the sky. Waking up to realise life has lost its twinkle, St John Cowcher takes the audience on a lunar tide (that just happens to house a sultry New York jazz band) on a journey through all reasons why life has lost its twinkle.
Be Merry and Bright Celebrate Social Inclusion Week with THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS!
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2017
Merry & Bright, the School of Hard Knocks final concert for 2017 is presented on Sunday 26 November from 2pm at Deakin Edge. This concert takes place in Social Inclusion Week, an annual initiative, which was created in 2009, by the Founding Artistic Director of the School of Hard Knocks Dr Jonathon Welch AM.
RENT Rocks Into QPAC May 2018
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2017
Raw, sexy and dangerous, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical, RENT will rock back to the stage in 2018 in Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC's) Cremorne Theatre from 2 May.
VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR Comes to Hares And Hyenas Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2017
We've gone back to Dec 31, 1999. Y2K is approaching, the end of the world is neigh and Christina Aguilera is performing in Times Square at midnight. Forget the panic and the looting. It's time to party!
Adam Simmons Brings Melbourne Premiere of TRAVELLING TALES to fortyfivedownstairs
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2017
Hotter-than-hot musical wunderkind Adam Simmons brings the Melbourne premiere of his musical suite Travelling Tales to fortyfivedownstairs from December 7 10.
John O'Hara and Lisa-Marie Parker Unite for One Night Only
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2017
Inspired by Shubert's Wintereisse (A Winter's Journey), December Songs portrays a brokenhearted young woman, wandering the snowy paths of Central Park. In this contemporary tale of her journey, she finds the strength to recover and begin her life anew. Written by prolific Broadway Composer Maury Yeston (Nine, Titanic, Phantom), December Songs will be performed by Lisa-Marie Parker (Les Miserables, Cats, Blood Brothers).
The Australian Tattoo Expo Is Coming To Melbourne Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2017
The Australian Tattoo Expo will return to Melbourne at the award-winning Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from Friday 1st Sunday 3rd December for a massive weekend of tattoos, art and entertainment.
Bangarra Announces 2018 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2017
Bangarra is thrilled to announce details of its 2018 season today.
THE DATE Comes to The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2017
Are you looking for the perfect date night out? Why go to the movies and sit in silence for two hours or go to dinner and be forced into clunky conversation for up to 2 hours, when you can go to The Butterfly Club an eclectic cocktail bar festooned in fairy lights and then see The Date which discusses Love, Sex and Dating and only goes for an hour!
Melbourne Season Announced for MIRACLE CITY, Featuring Missy Higgins
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2017
The Melbourne premiere of Nick Enright and Max Lambert's celebrated Australian musical MIRACLE CITY takes over the Athenaeum Theatre from 9th February 2018 with an outstanding cast of new stars and musical-theatre veterans. Tickets go on sale on Thursday 9th November 2017 at 9am.
Thatcher's Boy Theatre Finishes 2017 with Festive MORE PUDDING ANYONE?
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2017
It may be a time for peace and forgiveness, but no Christmas would be normal without watching those you love turn back into children for the day, for better or worse. In the case of the Robertsons, it's always for worse.
Patrisse Cullors & Rodney Diverlus of BLACK LIVES MATTER: IN CONVERSATION in Melbourne
by Victoria Beal - November 01, 2017
In February 2012, an unarmed African-American high-school student, Trayvon Martin, was shot dead in Sanford, Florida. His death was a flashpoint in American race relations, sparking protests across the United States and the beginning of a totally new kind of civil-rights movement: #blacklivesmatter.
THE ABBA SHOW Comes to The Athenaeum
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2017
Melbourne, prepare for ABBA-mania! Following more than 5,000 international shows, The ABBA Show will be performed exclusively at The Athenaeum from 14th to 30th December 2017.
Blackwood Players Present the Australian Premiere of IN-LAWS, OUTLAWS, AND OTHER PEOPLE (THAT SHOULD BE SHOT)
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2017
It's Christmas time at Blackwood Players Inc as they proudly to present the Australian premier of In-laws, Outlaws, And Other People (That Should Be Shot).
Em Rusciano Announces 'The Evil Queen Tour' Touring Across Australia in 2018
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2017
Frontier Comedy and the Hit Network are thrilled to announce that singer, writer, broadcaster, comedian and the poster girl for telling it like it is' (Perth Culture) Em Rusciano will be taking her new live comedy show Evil Queen across the country from February through April next year, for her largest live performances to date after her last two tours completely sold out!
Big Brother Magician Lawson Reeves Debuts Solo Magic Show at The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2017
Big Brothers' magician, Lawson Reeves has been hand selected to launch his first ever solo stage show Genuinely Impossible at the 2018 summer curated season presented by The Butterfly Club this January.
BOOB JUICE Comes to The Butterfly Club Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2017
Boob Juice is a heart-warming comedy about a first time mum with postnatal depression and all the trials of motherhood; poonamis, awkward mothers group meetings, the perfectly presented mothers of Instagram and the sudden transformation from career dominator to domestic chaos.
INNUENDO Returns for One More Night Next Week At Cinema Nova
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2017
Saara Lamberg's menacing thriller, Innuendo, returns for one more night at Cinema Nova on Friday, 3 November.
BWW Review: KEVIN RUDD & KERRY O'BRIEN presented by The Wheeler Centre
by Victoria Beal - October 26, 2017
In the trail of the release of the first volume of his story, 'Not For the Faint Hearted', Melbourne audiences witnessed Kevin Rudd in conversation with Kerry O'Brien at the Athenaeum Theatre on October 26th. Presented by The Wheeler Centre, Kerry O'Brien brought his famously biting style of journalism and interview to reveal why Mr Rudd got into politics in the first place, what he saw and did during his time in office, and what he's doing now.
Wendy McCarthy To Step Down As Circus Oz Chair; Announces Nick Yates as New Chair
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2017
Wendy McCarthy AO has announced that she will retire as Circus Oz Chair at the end of October after nine years in the role.
Too Many Zooz Sellout Melbourne Date and Announce Additional Show
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2017
Eccentric and original trio Too Many Zooz have sold out their Melbourne show at Howler on Friday, November 24 and added an additional date at Howler on Tuesday, November 21.
Olivia Charalambous Brings LIVSTAGRAM to The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017
Livstagram follows the journey of young actress and online entertainer, Olivia Charalambous (@oliviachara) as she tries to obtain world domination through Instagram. Does she have what it takes to be an influencer? Or is she as fake as a #blessed bedroom selfie?
Australian Chamber Orchestra To Perform Bach's Christmas Oratorio
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017
When the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Choir of London last performed Bach's Christmas Oratorio in 2013, critics and audiences alike declared it the concert of the year, praising the performances as 'glorious' (SMH), and 'one of the best investments you could make this summer' (The Australian).
Dolly Diamond Returns with Christmas Edition of BL*NKETY BL*NKS this December
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017
Haul out our Dolly Erect a tree before your spirits fall again Hitch up your stockings We may be rushing things so grab your Xmas balls again now!
Circus Oz Announces Inaugural Sidesault at The Melba Festival
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017
In the ongoing pursuit to challenge, push and develop contemporary circus artists and the art form, Circus Oz is delighted to announce the inaugural Sidesault at The Melba festival in Collingwood over two weeks this November.

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