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Echo International Aid Pop Up Bar Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2016
In June this year, Melbourne based charity Echo International Aid held a pop-up bar fundraiser at the Old Melbourne Goal. The night was a huge success, with DJs, live music, food trucks and pop-up bar, raising almost $30,000 to build a much needed library for a school on the Thai-Burma border.
Kurt Vile Brings Debut Solo Show to QPAC
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2016
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 Thursday 9 March 2017.
Cast Announced for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2016
With a host of awards for Best New Comedy to its credit, The Play That Goes Wrong actually appears to be doing something right for West End audiences, and now audiences here will get their chance to witness theatrical disaster on stages across Australia when this hilarious masterpiece stumbles into town.
Darwin Season of VELVET Announced
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2016
The award-winning hit show VELVET is coming to Darwin for the first time in October next year.
Join the Fun Run (More Fun Than Run) at Arts Centre Melbourne!
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2016
Arts Centre Melbourne is inviting Victorians to participate in Fun Run - a joyful community display of endurance, performance and celebration on 12 March 2017. Artist Tristan Meecham will run a gruelling 42 kilometres on a treadmill at Arts Centre Melbourne supported by massive visual effects, a sizzling soundtrack, a silky-voiced MC and hundreds of performers and athletes drawn from the local community.
Guest Artists Announced for SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS 2016 at QPAC
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2016
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) invites you to celebrate the 'most wonderful time of the year' with family and friends at its Spirit of Christmas concerts on 23 December and on Christmas Eve, 24 December 2016.
Old Fitzroy Theatre to Present RESPLENDENCE
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2016
A man struggles to understand his reality. He sits alone in a room assailed by the world around him. He does not know how to act, nor what impact his actions could possibly have. When he is faced with a situation that forces him to respond, what will it reveal? Probably nothing.
Kathryn Stott Appointed Artistic Director of Australian Festival of Chamber Music
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) and its Artistic Director, Piers Lane AO, today announced that following his highly successful tenure of 11 years, and a number of contract extensions over that time, the 2017 Festival will be Piers' final as Artistic Director.
Victorian Opera Receives 2016 Melbourne Award
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
Victorian Opera received the City of Melbourne's highest honour with a 2016 Melbourne Award for Contribution to Profile by a Corporation. 
LES MISERABLES To Premiere In The Middle East Tonight Featuring Australian Performers
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
Cameron Mackintosh's production of Boublil & Schonberg's legendary musical LES MISERABLES will have its Middle East premiere at Dubai Opera, situated in the heart of Downtown Dubai on 15 November 2016. The much-loved and critically acclaimed show will open the city's first purpose-built performing arts theatre.
The Extra Ordinary Becomes the Extraordinary in the Magical Realism Cabaret AVANT-GUARDED
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
Fugly dresses. Dancing duck people. A clown made out of processed meat. Could any of this be real? Add a singing saw and a dark folk soundtrack and you've got Avant-Guarded, a cabaret for misfits and daydreamers.
Rob Guest Endowment Award Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
The winner of the 2016 Rob Guest Endowment Award was announced last night at a thrilling Grand Final Concert at the Sydney Lyric Theatre
Full Cast Announced for CABARET at The Athenaeum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
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.  To coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Broadway Opening of CABARET, tickets for the Melbourne season will go on sale on 21 November.
BABES IN THE WOODS Christmas Pantomime Revived for the Old Fitz
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
Don't Look Away is returning to the Old Fitz Theatre from 13 December to revive the time-honoured tradition of an end of season pantomime. Babes in the Woods is a brand new pantomime developed especially for the Old Fitz Theatre in which fiscal temptation and the Australian dream collide.
BWW Review: SEMINAR at The Loft, Chapel Off Chapel
by Victoria Beal - November 14, 2016
Walking across the stage to get to your seat, you find yourself in an Upper West Side apartment where 4 eager writers have paid $5000 each to learn from eccentric Leonard, a posturing writer with stories the equivalent of a student who just got back from a gap year in Moldova or Rwanda.
Friends of The Maj Pre Sale Tickets for ALADDIN
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016
Disney's ALADDIN features all your favourite songs from the film as well as new music written by Tony and Academy Award winner Alan Menken (Newsies) with lyrics penned by the legendary Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast), Tony Award winner Tim Rice (The Lion King, Aida), and book writer Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer).
BOOK OF MORMON Extended in Melbourne to April 30
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016
Due to unprecedented demand, new seats for The Book of Mormon go on sale to the general public today. Bookings for the award-winning musical have now been extended to 30 April 2017 at Melbourne's Princess Theatre.
North of Eight, a new artist-led creative ensemble, launches this November 30 at the Courthouse Hotel in North Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2016
Founded by practicing artists who met through the Howard Fine Acting Studio Australia, North of Eight have a collective passion for the disciplined craft of storytelling.
The Butterfly Club Presents AFTER HOURS
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2016
Welcome to the After Hours Cabaret Club. Where the hottest burlesque, cabaret, sideshow and circus stars let loose after working their shows all over town.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Leaves Melbourne On A High
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016
The Royal Shakespeare Company's Australian Production of Matilda The Musical will finish its triumphant Melbourne season this evening, having enjoyed sold-out houses since opening at the Princess Theatre in March this year.
Warm Your Hearts This Festive Season With Australia's Hottest New Musical
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016
The smash-hit family show opened at Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre last month to rave reviews and is set to get you and your family in the holiday spirit.
The Channel at Arts Centre Melbourne Offers Workshops to Celebrate Melbourne Music Week
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016
To celebrate Melbourne Music Week, The Channel at Arts Centre Melbournewill be presenting a series of creative hands-on workshops, artist-in-conversation events and film screenings from 11-18 November.
Early Grave, Fashionably Late at The Butterfly Club this December
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
An artfully-embellished one-man show with sleuthing, vermouthing, and a mimed penny-farthing chase. Comedy for those who keep their brow high and their bow tied.
Family Fun at Arts Centre Melbourne This Summer and Autumn!
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2016
An exciting summer and autumn program featuring a witchy ride through the skies, a New York-based clowning duo with breathtaking air sculptures, Canadian "sheep" on the lawn and a fake-bloody Shakespearean tale will make Arts Centre Melbourne the place for families when the weather warms up.
UKARIA Cultural Centre Presents SOME FAVOURITE THINGS
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2016
In Some Favourite Things at Ukaria (formerly Ngeringi) distinguished mezzo soprano Elizabeth Campbell, accompanied by celebrated pianist David Barnard, will give the first in a series of  recitals.

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