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Your Family's Summer is Set at QPAC
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2017
These summer school holidays, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)'s premier children's program SummerSet, presents a wonderful array of shows the whole family is sure to enjoy from 12 December 2017 to 13 January 2018.
Kieran Gould-Dowen Brings CONTINUE WITHOUT SAVING? to the Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2017
In this ever-growing world of technology where the sky is the limit and we have more access to information than ever before, who will tell us when we have gone too far? Maybe we should stop whilst we're ahead. Maybe we should continue without saving.
Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT Will Rock on Tour
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2017
The Australian production of Green Day's American Idiot, the high-octane rock musical, has just announced a national tour in 2018. Following critical and audience acclaim at its Australian premiere in Brisbane earlier this year, this multi-Helpmann Award nominated show is now set to melt faces and hearts across the country.
Three Encore Shows Announced for ELVIS: THE WONDER OF YOU in 2018
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017
RCM Touring announces a triumphant celebration of Elvis Presley with three Encore Shows coming in 2018.
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Presents BITTERSWEET OBSESSIONS
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017
Drama, coffee and a good laugh. What would life be without them? says Paul Dyer, Artistic Director of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. I'm bringing them all together for Bittersweet Obsessions, a special event and highlight in our 2017 program,' adds Paul. 'Bittersweet Obsessions is a project that has been in my mind for several years. I'm especially thrilled to bring it to life in 2017, the 450th anniversary of Monteverdi's birth in 1567.'
Poppy Seed Theatre Festival Announces 2017 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2017
The 2017 Poppy Seed Theatre Festival is like a large mixed bouquet of everyone's favourite flowers no two options are the same, but they all beautiful.
Extra Performance of SELF Added Due to Popular Demand
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2017
Following rave reviews and standing ovations, the producers of SELF have added an extra show to allow audiences another chance to witness one of the must-see experiences of this year before it closes this Sunday.
Wordless Music Returns with VOYAGE OF TIME in Melbourne and GAS in Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2017
On Friday, October 6, Wordless Music returns to Melbourne as part of the 2017 Melbourne Festival, with the world premiere of Terrence Malick's VOYAGE OF TIME: the epic documentary project three decades in the making that sees Malick turning attention to the grandest of stories.
EMILY BROWN AND THE THING Comes to Life at Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2017
Award-winning UK author Cressida Cowell's heart-warming tale Emily Brown and The Thing will be brought to life at Arts Centre Melbourne Fairfax Studio this summer from 3 - 14 January, 2018.
Joseph Tawadros to Tour Europe, Australia, and Asia this October
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2017
Triple ARIA winning, Cairo-born oud virtuoso, Joseph Tawadros AM, is on tour from mid October with more than 20 concerts across several continents. The tour itinerary is below.
Old Fitz Theatre Announces 2018 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017
The upcoming 2018 season at The Old Fitz will feature 3 World Premieres (including a musical), 3 Australian Premiers, 2 Sydney Premieres, and 2 Of the great contemporary love stories.
SENIOR MOMENTS Returns for First National Tour in 2018
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017
After two smash-hit Sydney seasons, the hilarious comedy revue Senior Moments is back for its first national tour from February 2018, with the legendary John Wood and Max Gillies now joining Benita Collings and Geoff Harvey in the senior theatrical sensation.
OUTSIDE IN to Make Victorian Premiere
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2017
This October, wit incorporated presents the Victorian premiere of Outside In by Hilary Beaton, playing at Bluestone Church Arts Space from 20 October to 4 November.
I LOVE THE 90'S Tour Charts Return to Australia
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2017
This is how we do it Australia! The 90s are back with 'I Love the 90s: The Party Continues heading back downunder this March.
2017 Australian Dance Awards Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2017
Winners of the 2017 Australian Dance Awards were announced tonight, Sunday 24 September, at the Arts Centre Melbourne. The awards were hosted by cabaret star Yana Alana and dance sensation Benjamin Hancock.
THE BIG HOO-HAA to Return to Melbourne Fringe with 24-Hour Show
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2017
Melbourne's favourite weekly improv comedy show is doing it again - 24 hours of non-stop improvised comedy. The stuff of dreams and/or nightmares, watch as we perform for TWENTY. FOUR. HOURS. STRAIGHT. WHY. WOULD. WE. DO. THIS???
Redfox3 Theatre Company Presents GOD OF CARNAGE
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2017
A 90 minute thrill ride to the most dangerous place on earth: Parenthood. From Yarra Valley's own redfox3, who brought you the acclaimed The Woman In Black, comes the hilarious Tony and Olivier award winning play GOD OF CARNAGE.
BWW Review: Fringe Exposes the MEASURE OF A MAN in One-Man Pathos Piece at Emerald City, Meat Market
by Brodie Turner - September 22, 2017
It cannot be underestimated, the place of an audience in the energy of a show and their collective states of mind. Having seen Gavin Roach's Measure of Man last year as part of Sydney Fringe, this reviewer was excited to see how the Melbourne Fringe production had stayed true to the message of the work whilst managing to refine its structure and push it beyond stage boundaries to really hit home the importance of sexual taboos that still exist in society, both inside and out of the queer community.
Full Cast Announced and Final Tickets Released for TWISTED BROADWAY
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017
TWISTED BROADWAY is coming back to Melbourne bigger, better and more twisted than ever at the spectacular Regent Theatre on Monday 2nd October. Due to huge demand, final tickets have just been released.
BWW Review: UGLY DUCKLING at Melbourne Fringe
by Victoria Beal - September 21, 2017
Ugly Duckling, written by Spanky and performed by Karla Hillam, breathes new life into the tale we all know about the awkward protagonist coming into their own.
Melbourne Theatre Company's WHAT RHYMES WITH CARS AND GIRLS Embarks on Tour
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017
Melbourne Theatre Company's acclaimed production What Rhymes with Cars and Girls has hit the road, opening in Geelong tonight, Thursday 21 September, before travelling to Bendigo, Sydney and Brisbane.
Tina Arena to Perform at Stonnington Mayor's Charity Gala
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017
One of Australia's best-loved singers, Tina Arena, will perform at the City of Stonnington Mayor's Charity Gala hosted by Cameron Daddo, Thursday 12 October 2017.
2017 Ballarat Cabaret Festival to Showcase the Best of Australian Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2017
Save the date! The Ballarat Cabaret Festival is back in the spotlight, taking centre stage in Ballarat from 5 - 8 October.
2017 Rob Guest Endowment Semi-Finalists Announced
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2017
Earlier this month, the Rob Guest Endowment held auditions in Melbourne and Sydney to search for this year's winner of the Rob Guest Endowment Award.
QV Melbourne's FRESH / TAKE Brings Spring to the City
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2017
QV Melbourne is celebrating spring in the city with Fresh / Take, a program of events that offers a new approach to wellness, living and thinking. Fresh / Take launched on Friday 15 September and runs for two weeks, closing with a public holiday party on 29 September.

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