Arts Centre Melbourne Presents Lea Salonga in Concert
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2016
Lea Salonga brings her sterling voice to Melbourne this year as she will appear in concert at Arts Centre Melbourne, presented by Michael Cassel Group and Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2016
Lea Salonga brings her sterling voice to Melbourne this year as she will appear in concert at Arts Centre Melbourne, presented by Michael Cassel Group and Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Enter a World of Magical Interactive Theatre Experiences at Arts Centre Melbourne This Summer
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2016
Families will have the chance to participate in unique interactive arts experiences at Arts Centre Melbourne this summer. From 11 - 15 January the Inhabitors' In A Deep Dark Forest will take audiences on an exciting new adventure game set in a magical pop-up wonderland. Then from 19 - 22 January Canadian theatre company CORPUS' will introduce some colourful creatures to the Arts Centre Melbourne lawn in Les Moutons (The Sheep).
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2016
Families will have the chance to participate in unique interactive arts experiences at Arts Centre Melbourne this summer. From 11 - 15 January the Inhabitors' In A Deep Dark Forest will take audiences on an exciting new adventure game set in a magical pop-up wonderland. Then from 19 - 22 January Canadian theatre company CORPUS' will introduce some colourful creatures to the Arts Centre Melbourne lawn in Les Moutons (The Sheep).
BWW Review: THE GATHERING - A Brilliant New Australian Work
by Tim Carney - December 05, 2016
It's always exciting to see a new Australian musical on display. Often they are in a development phase and rarely do they have a return life. First presented in 2011, Belinda Jenkin and Will Hannagan's musical The Gathering has been re-worked and is now being produced by Vic Theatre Company at 45 Downstairs. The musical thriller delicately touches on themes of mental health, identity, abandonment and friendship. It follows the life of Tom (Joel Granger), who returns home after running away for 5 years and invites his friends to his new home for a housewarming, encouraging them to move in with him. As the night progresses, secrets are unfurled and truths are revealed.
by Tim Carney - December 05, 2016
It's always exciting to see a new Australian musical on display. Often they are in a development phase and rarely do they have a return life. First presented in 2011, Belinda Jenkin and Will Hannagan's musical The Gathering has been re-worked and is now being produced by Vic Theatre Company at 45 Downstairs. The musical thriller delicately touches on themes of mental health, identity, abandonment and friendship. It follows the life of Tom (Joel Granger), who returns home after running away for 5 years and invites his friends to his new home for a housewarming, encouraging them to move in with him. As the night progresses, secrets are unfurled and truths are revealed.
New Theatre Announces 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2016
On Monday 5 December, in front of a packed house, Artistic Director Louise Fischer announced New Theatre's exciting season for 2017.
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2016
On Monday 5 December, in front of a packed house, Artistic Director Louise Fischer announced New Theatre's exciting season for 2017.
Australian Shakespeare Company to Present 30th Consecutive Production of WIND IN THE WILLOWS at Royal Botanic Gardens
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2016
This summer, one of Australia's most beloved family traditions will perform their 30th consecutive season in the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2016
This summer, one of Australia's most beloved family traditions will perform their 30th consecutive season in the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
GO YOUR OWN WAY, Based on Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie, Set to Tour Australia
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2016
Award-winning artist Catherine Alcorn will kick off her national tour of the critically acclaimed stage show Go Your Own Way based on the life of one of rock's most fiercely private and intriguing figures, Christine McVie, in January 2017 - which also marks the 40th Anniversary of their most famous album, RUMOURS.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2016
Award-winning artist Catherine Alcorn will kick off her national tour of the critically acclaimed stage show Go Your Own Way based on the life of one of rock's most fiercely private and intriguing figures, Christine McVie, in January 2017 - which also marks the 40th Anniversary of their most famous album, RUMOURS.
Arts House is Wide Awake in 2017
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2016
With 30 works across three festivals, an international Company in Residence and a program involving over 100 artists, Arts House 2017 Season 1 cements Arts House's position as Melbourne's home of innovative and experimental performance.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2016
With 30 works across three festivals, an international Company in Residence and a program involving over 100 artists, Arts House 2017 Season 1 cements Arts House's position as Melbourne's home of innovative and experimental performance.
Spend A Night Out with TWELFTH NIGHT in the Gardens This Summer
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2016
Well-loved purveyor of enthralling outdoor theatre, the Australian Shakespeare Company (ASC) returns this summer with a new production of one of Shakespeare's greatest comic masterpieces, Twelfth Night.
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2016
Well-loved purveyor of enthralling outdoor theatre, the Australian Shakespeare Company (ASC) returns this summer with a new production of one of Shakespeare's greatest comic masterpieces, Twelfth Night.
The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance Calls for New Casting Guidelines on Use of Overseas Performers
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2016
The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance is calling on other theatrical producers to follow the example of the Michael Cassel Group in adopting transparent guidelines for the engagement of overseas performers on Australian stages.
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2016
The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance is calling on other theatrical producers to follow the example of the Michael Cassel Group in adopting transparent guidelines for the engagement of overseas performers on Australian stages.
MTC Announces Tour of WHAT RHYMES WITH CARS AND GIRLS
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2016
Melbourne Theatre Company is thrilled to today announce that the critically acclaimed musical What Rhymes with Cars and Girls will tour nationally in 2017, opening in Geelong next September before touring to Bendigo, Sydney and Brisbane.
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2016
Melbourne Theatre Company is thrilled to today announce that the critically acclaimed musical What Rhymes with Cars and Girls will tour nationally in 2017, opening in Geelong next September before touring to Bendigo, Sydney and Brisbane.
THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS Announces 2017 Programming
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2016
The Garden of Unearthly Delights returns for 2017, with a huge program of over 100 shows across 13 venues, covering live music, circus, visual art, comedy, family, magic, variety and so much more.
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2016
The Garden of Unearthly Delights returns for 2017, with a huge program of over 100 shows across 13 venues, covering live music, circus, visual art, comedy, family, magic, variety and so much more.
TAKE A SEAT at The Butterfly Club this January
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2016
Take A Seat invites audiences into the underbelly of The Butterfly Club, where they will sit amongst the dead, waiting for an off-stage arbiter to decide their fate. The one-act play features seven characters from all walks of life, including a Muslim refugee, an ignorant American soldier swamped with self-hatred, a lonely grandmother, a dancer with depression, and a father and son trying to forgive each other before it's too late. They are as individual in perspective as they are united by their experience of death.
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2016
Take A Seat invites audiences into the underbelly of The Butterfly Club, where they will sit amongst the dead, waiting for an off-stage arbiter to decide their fate. The one-act play features seven characters from all walks of life, including a Muslim refugee, an ignorant American soldier swamped with self-hatred, a lonely grandmother, a dancer with depression, and a father and son trying to forgive each other before it's too late. They are as individual in perspective as they are united by their experience of death.
BWW Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS - Great Performances, Underwhelming Show
by Tim Carney - November 29, 2016
Vic Theatre Company has had a very auspicious beginning, staging the award winning Loving Repeating, the hilarious 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and now the joint billing of Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years and Jenkins and Hannagan's Australian musical The Gathering. This week The Last Five Years opened with two very strong performances in this two handed musical tracking the five year relationship of Jamie and Cathy. The musical starts at the beginning of the relationship for Jamie and the end for Cathy and crosses over with their wedding in the middle of the 80 minute one act piece. Often seen as a breakout work for Brown and a worthy member of the contemporary musical theatre canon, the piece itself was somewhat flat and underwhelming. That's not to say the performances were in any way, far from it. However, as a whole, Jason Robert Brown's score isn't particularly vibrate or clever within the context of his show. There are of course moments of brilliance, however, these moments are few and too far between.
by Tim Carney - November 29, 2016
Vic Theatre Company has had a very auspicious beginning, staging the award winning Loving Repeating, the hilarious 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and now the joint billing of Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years and Jenkins and Hannagan's Australian musical The Gathering. This week The Last Five Years opened with two very strong performances in this two handed musical tracking the five year relationship of Jamie and Cathy. The musical starts at the beginning of the relationship for Jamie and the end for Cathy and crosses over with their wedding in the middle of the 80 minute one act piece. Often seen as a breakout work for Brown and a worthy member of the contemporary musical theatre canon, the piece itself was somewhat flat and underwhelming. That's not to say the performances were in any way, far from it. However, as a whole, Jason Robert Brown's score isn't particularly vibrate or clever within the context of his show. There are of course moments of brilliance, however, these moments are few and too far between.
Cybec Electric 2017 Celebrates the Work of Finest Asian-Australian Playwrights
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2016
2017 will see Melbourne Theatre Company's playwriting initiative, Cybec Electric, partner with Asia TOPA, the Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts, to celebrate our finest Asian-Australian playwrights from Thursday 23 February - Saturday 25 February at Southbank Theatre, The Lawler.
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2016
2017 will see Melbourne Theatre Company's playwriting initiative, Cybec Electric, partner with Asia TOPA, the Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts, to celebrate our finest Asian-Australian playwrights from Thursday 23 February - Saturday 25 February at Southbank Theatre, The Lawler.
Melbourne Ballet Company to Premiere BEING & TIME
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2016
Being &Time is an exhilarating World Premiere triple bill which Melbourne Ballet Company will perform at The Concourse Theatre on Saturday March 11 at 7.30pm & Sunday March 12 at 2pm, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2016
Being &Time is an exhilarating World Premiere triple bill which Melbourne Ballet Company will perform at The Concourse Theatre on Saturday March 11 at 7.30pm & Sunday March 12 at 2pm, 2017.
The Australian Ballet's 2017 Blockbuster ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND Goes on Sale
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2016
Audiences will discover a world beyond their imagination when they fall down the rabbit hole with The Australian Ballet's 2017 season of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland©. Earmarked as the ballet blockbuster of the year, tickets will be in high demand when they go on sale to the public on Thursday 8 December 2016. Telstra customers have pre-sale access to tickets from 10am today.
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2016
Audiences will discover a world beyond their imagination when they fall down the rabbit hole with The Australian Ballet's 2017 season of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland©. Earmarked as the ballet blockbuster of the year, tickets will be in high demand when they go on sale to the public on Thursday 8 December 2016. Telstra customers have pre-sale access to tickets from 10am today.
Southern Cross Soloists Announce 2017 Concert Series at QPAC
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2016
Leading Australian chamber music ensemble, Southern Cross Soloists' 2017 concert season at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is set to take audiences on a global music journey of the world's most inspired stories, featuring a selection of the finest classical musicians and vocalists.
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2016
Leading Australian chamber music ensemble, Southern Cross Soloists' 2017 concert season at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is set to take audiences on a global music journey of the world's most inspired stories, featuring a selection of the finest classical musicians and vocalists.
Songbook Series - THE SONGS OF NICK ENRIGHT
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2016
With special permission from the Nick Enright estate, the Home Grown Songbook Series proudly presents 'The Songs of NICK ENRIGHT.' Dedicated to the songs and theatrical works of the late Nick Enright and his collaborations with Terrence Clarke, David King, Max Lambert, Alan John and Glenn Henrich. A Gala Evening for one night at only at The Chapel off Chapel at 8pm on Sunday the 11th of December 2016. Please join us as we celebrate the leading pioneer of the Australian Musical Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2016
With special permission from the Nick Enright estate, the Home Grown Songbook Series proudly presents 'The Songs of NICK ENRIGHT.' Dedicated to the songs and theatrical works of the late Nick Enright and his collaborations with Terrence Clarke, David King, Max Lambert, Alan John and Glenn Henrich. A Gala Evening for one night at only at The Chapel off Chapel at 8pm on Sunday the 11th of December 2016. Please join us as we celebrate the leading pioneer of the Australian Musical Theatre.
Jessica Hackett and 5 Pound Theatre Present JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND SMILES
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2016
Aggrieved by the endlessly contemptible treatment of refugees and asylum seekers in offshore detention, it was the belief in her fellow Australians and their generosity of spirit that launched Jessica Hackett on an epic journey.
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2016
Aggrieved by the endlessly contemptible treatment of refugees and asylum seekers in offshore detention, it was the belief in her fellow Australians and their generosity of spirit that launched Jessica Hackett on an epic journey.
Melbourne Theatre Company Announces Jai Courtney to Play the Role of Macbeth
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2016
Melbourne Theatre Company is thrilled to announce that international screen sensation Jai Courtney will return to Australia next year exclusively for MTC, to play the title role of Macbeth in Simon Phillips' fearsome new production of Shakespeare's epic tragedy.
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2016
Melbourne Theatre Company is thrilled to announce that international screen sensation Jai Courtney will return to Australia next year exclusively for MTC, to play the title role of Macbeth in Simon Phillips' fearsome new production of Shakespeare's epic tragedy.
HAND IN HAND - a Celebration of Courage, Joy & Love!
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2016
Presented by the School of Hard Knocks, Hand In Hand celebrates the true spirit of Christmas with songs of joy, love and courage, Saturday December 10th, 3pm at the Melbourne Town Hall.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2016
Presented by the School of Hard Knocks, Hand In Hand celebrates the true spirit of Christmas with songs of joy, love and courage, Saturday December 10th, 3pm at the Melbourne Town Hall.
ORIGINAL CAST: THE COMPLETELY IMPROVISED MUSICAL at the Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2016
It's everybody's worst nightmare. You're standing on the stage. The last note of the overture dies in the air… But you don't know your lines! What's the choreography?! Harmonies? Were you supposed to learn harmonies?! This might terrify you, but it thrills Original Cast and their audiences alike every night as they step out with nothing and create a whole new musical on the spot.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2016
It's everybody's worst nightmare. You're standing on the stage. The last note of the overture dies in the air… But you don't know your lines! What's the choreography?! Harmonies? Were you supposed to learn harmonies?! This might terrify you, but it thrills Original Cast and their audiences alike every night as they step out with nothing and create a whole new musical on the spot.
The Laudanum Project Presents THE BABY FARMER
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2016
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 - November 21, 2016
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.
Mazda Opera in the Bowl Returns
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2016
Opera Australia's hugely popular Mazda Opera in the Bowl returns in 2016 with a stellar line up of Australia's finest opera singers and musical talent.
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2016
Opera Australia's hugely popular Mazda Opera in the Bowl returns in 2016 with a stellar line up of Australia's finest opera singers and musical talent.
Australian Producer of CABARET Pens Happy 50th Birthday Letter to the Iconic Musical
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2016
Written by David M. Hawkins - Australian Producer of Cabaret, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and tours of Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera, Lillias White, Ben Vereen, Macy Gray, Melanie, Helen Reddy, Faith Prince, Donna McKechnie
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2016
Written by David M. Hawkins - Australian Producer of Cabaret, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and tours of Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera, Lillias White, Ben Vereen, Macy Gray, Melanie, Helen Reddy, Faith Prince, Donna McKechnie
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