Michael Shafar Debuts JEWISH-ISH at Melbourne International Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017
???????After sold-out shows at the Melbourne Fringe Festival and Perth's Fringe World Festival, Michael Shafar debuts Jewish-ish at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017
???????After sold-out shows at the Melbourne Fringe Festival and Perth's Fringe World Festival, Michael Shafar debuts Jewish-ish at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
New Revival of CABARET to Return to Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017
???????Following a sell out season in Sydney, The Kit Kat Club is returning to Melbourne in all its decadence for a new Australian revival of CABARET playing at The Athenaeum Theatre from 27 April.
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017
???????Following a sell out season in Sydney, The Kit Kat Club is returning to Melbourne in all its decadence for a new Australian revival of CABARET playing at The Athenaeum Theatre from 27 April.
FRANKLY WINEHOUSE: The Amy Winehouse Cabaret Returns to Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2017
Joining the 27 Club like many great music legends before her, Amy Winehouse's legacy has truly lived on. With a voice that ignites all, and the talent and ingenuity to match, Amy Winehouse has a story of intrigue, torment and passion.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2017
Joining the 27 Club like many great music legends before her, Amy Winehouse's legacy has truly lived on. With a voice that ignites all, and the talent and ingenuity to match, Amy Winehouse has a story of intrigue, torment and passion.
The Acclaimed Comedian Chris Rock Announces First Tour of Australia in 9 Years!
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2017
Grammy and Emmy Award winning comedian, actor, director, writer and producer, Chris Rock, will return to Australia as part of his highly anticipated all-new tour THE TOTAL BLACKOUT TOUR 2017.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2017
Grammy and Emmy Award winning comedian, actor, director, writer and producer, Chris Rock, will return to Australia as part of his highly anticipated all-new tour THE TOTAL BLACKOUT TOUR 2017.
Celebrate 40 years of ABBA with the QPAC Choir
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2017
It's been 40 years since 70s super pop group ABBA first toured Down Under!
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2017
It's been 40 years since 70s super pop group ABBA first toured Down Under!
Mystery Radio Theatre Comes to the Butterfly Club this May
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2017
Mystery Radio Theatre is a unique live experience - three different comedy/murder mysteries performed in the style of old-timey radio theatre. One performed each night. There will be live sound effects. There will be silly voices. There will be live ad-reads. There will be a special musical guest every night. And there will be blood.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2017
Mystery Radio Theatre is a unique live experience - three different comedy/murder mysteries performed in the style of old-timey radio theatre. One performed each night. There will be live sound effects. There will be silly voices. There will be live ad-reads. There will be a special musical guest every night. And there will be blood.
The Big HOO HAA! Return to Melbourne International Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2017
???????After seven years on the scene, The Big HOO-HAA! have established themselves as Melbourne's most beloved weekly improv show. Featuring a who's who of Melbourne best improvising comedians, the cast includes Lee Naimo (The Axis of Awesome), Dan Debuf (Dan and Maz), Sarah Reuben (Ruby Gaytime), Brianna Williams (Little Mountain Goblin) and many more.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2017
???????After seven years on the scene, The Big HOO-HAA! have established themselves as Melbourne's most beloved weekly improv show. Featuring a who's who of Melbourne best improvising comedians, the cast includes Lee Naimo (The Axis of Awesome), Dan Debuf (Dan and Maz), Sarah Reuben (Ruby Gaytime), Brianna Williams (Little Mountain Goblin) and many more.
Impromptunes Returns with Two Improvised Musical Shows
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2017
After a critically acclaimed debut at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and a smash-hit Spiegeltent run in Perth Fringe World, Australia's favourite improvised musical comedy troupe Impromptunes is taking on Melbourne International Comedy Festival with not one, but two improvised musicals!
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2017
After a critically acclaimed debut at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and a smash-hit Spiegeltent run in Perth Fringe World, Australia's favourite improvised musical comedy troupe Impromptunes is taking on Melbourne International Comedy Festival with not one, but two improvised musicals!
Hong Kong Philharmonic Australian Tour Premieres New Work
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2017
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) has announced that Quintessence, a work by noted local composer Dr Fung Lam will be included in the program for its forthcoming tour to Australia.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2017
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) has announced that Quintessence, a work by noted local composer Dr Fung Lam will be included in the program for its forthcoming tour to Australia.
Victorian Opera Presents New SLEEPING BEAUTY With 27 Life-Sized Puppets, Today-18
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2017
Enter a world of fantasy in Victorian Opera's transfixing new production of Respighi's The Sleeping Beauty, featuring 27 life-sized puppets, at Arts Centre Melbourne's Playhouse from 11-18 March.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2017
Enter a world of fantasy in Victorian Opera's transfixing new production of Respighi's The Sleeping Beauty, featuring 27 life-sized puppets, at Arts Centre Melbourne's Playhouse from 11-18 March.
The Laudanum Project Presents THE BABY FARMER
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2017
South Australia's strongest festival of the unusual has the honor of helping unveil their most ominous exhibitors so far. The Baby Farmer, a confronting yet ambitious work by Australia's most bizarre performers, The Laudanum Project, is here. Presented in a variety of medias (performance, fine art exhibition, and art-based book distributed worldwide by Australia's most powerful small-press publisher) this story of a helpless child and her unbalanced mother forms an ever-shifting musical tapestry, a tale of destiny, lost innocence, and the nature of evil.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2017
South Australia's strongest festival of the unusual has the honor of helping unveil their most ominous exhibitors so far. The Baby Farmer, a confronting yet ambitious work by Australia's most bizarre performers, The Laudanum Project, is here. Presented in a variety of medias (performance, fine art exhibition, and art-based book distributed worldwide by Australia's most powerful small-press publisher) this story of a helpless child and her unbalanced mother forms an ever-shifting musical tapestry, a tale of destiny, lost innocence, and the nature of evil.
Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Australia You Might Have Missed This Week
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2017
Check out the top stories from Australia you might have missed this week and more!
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2017
Check out the top stories from Australia you might have missed this week and more!
Serendipity Theatre Productions Presents AN EVENING WITH MADAME ELBAC
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2017
Madam Elbac, the Ipsie of love from Bosonovia, astounds her audience through her mystic expertise of the metaphysical. Accompanied by her sidekick Herbie on piano (Robbie Ragg).
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2017
Madam Elbac, the Ipsie of love from Bosonovia, astounds her audience through her mystic expertise of the metaphysical. Accompanied by her sidekick Herbie on piano (Robbie Ragg).
BWW Review: DIVA MOMENTS at The Alex Theatre
by Victoria Beal - March 09, 2017
With simply a grand piano and a pair of killer stilettos, 4'11' performer Christina Bianco from New York is a total diva...in the best way! With a voice to die for and masterful impressions that brought audiences to their feet (twice), Bianco's show is an ode to our favourite pop, jazz, and broadway divas.
by Victoria Beal - March 09, 2017
With simply a grand piano and a pair of killer stilettos, 4'11' performer Christina Bianco from New York is a total diva...in the best way! With a voice to die for and masterful impressions that brought audiences to their feet (twice), Bianco's show is an ode to our favourite pop, jazz, and broadway divas.
Kurt Vile Brings Debut Solo Show to QPAC
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2017
American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer, Kurt Vile brings his debut solo show to the Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) for one-night only on Today 9 March 2017.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2017
American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer, Kurt Vile brings his debut solo show to the Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) for one-night only on Today 9 March 2017.
The Mighty Littles Are Back with THE JUNIOR MIGHTY LITTLES PUPPET SHOW
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2017
After SOLD OUT seasons at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2016 and Melbourne Fringe Festival 2016, The Mighty Littles are back with a show especially for kids!
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2017
After SOLD OUT seasons at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2016 and Melbourne Fringe Festival 2016, The Mighty Littles are back with a show especially for kids!
The New Plot Writers Award Announces People's Choice Cash And Industry Prizes For Season Of Plays
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2017
The New Plot, developed by 107 and Actor's Centre Australia is thrilled to announce 2 People's Choice prizes to the already bursting treasure trove available to the 6 shortlisted playwrights whose scripts will be performed in a special 2 week season at 107 in March and April.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2017
The New Plot, developed by 107 and Actor's Centre Australia is thrilled to announce 2 People's Choice prizes to the already bursting treasure trove available to the 6 shortlisted playwrights whose scripts will be performed in a special 2 week season at 107 in March and April.
3 Course Comedy Served Up at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2017
After sell-out shows across the country, 3 Course Comedy returns to Melbourne featuring some of the festival's best established and emerging comedians in what ArtsHub calls "a delicious feast of laugh-out-loud material."
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2017
After sell-out shows across the country, 3 Course Comedy returns to Melbourne featuring some of the festival's best established and emerging comedians in what ArtsHub calls "a delicious feast of laugh-out-loud material."
Indonesian And Australian Theatre Makers Come Together To Create A New Work For Children
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2017
Preschool children and their adults are invited on an interactive sea journey at Arts Centre Melbourne, inspired by the seafaring history of Java, Indonesia and a true tale of a small boy's arrival in Australia. Melbourne'sPolyglot Theatre and Indonesia's Papermoon Puppet Theatre will present Cerita Anak (Child's Story) from 30 March - 2 Aprilin State Theatre Rehearsal Room as part of Arts Centre Melbourne's Asia TOPA: Asia Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2017
Preschool children and their adults are invited on an interactive sea journey at Arts Centre Melbourne, inspired by the seafaring history of Java, Indonesia and a true tale of a small boy's arrival in Australia. Melbourne'sPolyglot Theatre and Indonesia's Papermoon Puppet Theatre will present Cerita Anak (Child's Story) from 30 March - 2 Aprilin State Theatre Rehearsal Room as part of Arts Centre Melbourne's Asia TOPA: Asia Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts.
Grammy Award Winning Band America to Tour Australia
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2017
Grammy Award winning band, America, famous for their harmonies and unique sound, has today announced they are returning to Australia in July for shows in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Wollongong and Canberra, as well as two shows in Queensland.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2017
Grammy Award winning band, America, famous for their harmonies and unique sound, has today announced they are returning to Australia in July for shows in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Wollongong and Canberra, as well as two shows in Queensland.
Brand New PEPPA PIG LIVE Show Coming to the King Center 9/19
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017
Surprise, Peppa Pig fans! A brand new, live stage show announced today ensures Peppa Pig will be touring North America through 2017 and beyond. Peppa Pig's Surprise will visit more than 60 cities, stopping by The King Center on September 19 at 6 p.m. The Peppa Pig stage show, based on Entertainment One's (eOne) top-rated TV series, airing daily on Nick Jr., is one of the most successful family theater tours in U.S. history. One hundred twenty five venues have completely sold out with 300,000 tickets sold in the U.S. to date.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017
Surprise, Peppa Pig fans! A brand new, live stage show announced today ensures Peppa Pig will be touring North America through 2017 and beyond. Peppa Pig's Surprise will visit more than 60 cities, stopping by The King Center on September 19 at 6 p.m. The Peppa Pig stage show, based on Entertainment One's (eOne) top-rated TV series, airing daily on Nick Jr., is one of the most successful family theater tours in U.S. history. One hundred twenty five venues have completely sold out with 300,000 tickets sold in the U.S. to date.
Phill Jupitus Heads to Australia on the JUPLICITY Comedy Tour
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017
Phill Jupitus is heading to Australia with his new show 'Juplicity'! Join the stand-up comedian, poet, improviser, and TV stalwart for over an hour of tales, laughs and diversions. Watch in delight and/or horror as this experienced funnyman smashes laughs out of the chaos of his own life and the uncertain world that surrounds it.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017
Phill Jupitus is heading to Australia with his new show 'Juplicity'! Join the stand-up comedian, poet, improviser, and TV stalwart for over an hour of tales, laughs and diversions. Watch in delight and/or horror as this experienced funnyman smashes laughs out of the chaos of his own life and the uncertain world that surrounds it.
Derek Deane to Present a Grand Version of SWAN LAKE
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017
In a unique collaboration between the Shanghai Ballet and renowned British choreographer Derek Deane, a grand production of SWAN LAKE with 80 dancers, will open exclusively at Melbourne's Regent Theatre on 20th April 2017 for a week of dazzling performances.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017
In a unique collaboration between the Shanghai Ballet and renowned British choreographer Derek Deane, a grand production of SWAN LAKE with 80 dancers, will open exclusively at Melbourne's Regent Theatre on 20th April 2017 for a week of dazzling performances.
ZACH'S CEREMONY Releases Nationally March 30th
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2017
The award-winning film ZACH'S CEREMONY will open across Australia from Thursday 30 March. Directed by Aaron Petersen and featuring Alec Doomadgee and his son Zachariah, ZACH'S CEREMONY is an extraordinary, feature-length documentary captured over ten years. The film shows one boy's journey to manhood in a complex, emotionally driven story that explores the fascinating and unique question of what it means to be a modern man belonging to the oldest living culture on earth.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2017
The award-winning film ZACH'S CEREMONY will open across Australia from Thursday 30 March. Directed by Aaron Petersen and featuring Alec Doomadgee and his son Zachariah, ZACH'S CEREMONY is an extraordinary, feature-length documentary captured over ten years. The film shows one boy's journey to manhood in a complex, emotionally driven story that explores the fascinating and unique question of what it means to be a modern man belonging to the oldest living culture on earth.
Arts Centre Melbourne Announces Funeral Details for Miss Betty Amsden, AO DSJ
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2017
The funeral service for Miss Betty Amsden, AO DSJ, will be held in the State Theatre at Arts Centre Melbourne on Thursday March 9 at 3pm. All are welcome.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2017
The funeral service for Miss Betty Amsden, AO DSJ, will be held in the State Theatre at Arts Centre Melbourne on Thursday March 9 at 3pm. All are welcome.
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