Alice Fraser Announces Six Melbourne Shows at The Butterfly Club This October
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
After a completely sold out Melbourne International Comedy Festival run earlier this year, Frontier Comedy are thrilled to present a special encore season of Alice Fraser's critically acclaimed masterpiece The Resistance at The Butterfly Club this October.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
After a completely sold out Melbourne International Comedy Festival run earlier this year, Frontier Comedy are thrilled to present a special encore season of Alice Fraser's critically acclaimed masterpiece The Resistance at The Butterfly Club this October.
The Australian Ballet Reveals a Season of Wonderment for 2017
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
The Australian Ballet's Artistic Director David McAllister and Executive Director Libby Christie today announced the 2017 program. Combining outstanding classic and contemporary works, the season showcases the artistry of dance with story balletsAlice's Adventures in Wonderland©, The Sleeping Beauty and Nutcracker - The Story of Clara, and inspires awe with Faster and Symphony in C.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
The Australian Ballet's Artistic Director David McAllister and Executive Director Libby Christie today announced the 2017 program. Combining outstanding classic and contemporary works, the season showcases the artistry of dance with story balletsAlice's Adventures in Wonderland©, The Sleeping Beauty and Nutcracker - The Story of Clara, and inspires awe with Faster and Symphony in C.
Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts (Asia TOPA) Launches Inaugural Program
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
The full program for the inaugural Asia TOPA: Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts was today announced by Martin Foley MP, Minister for Creative Industries, who described the newest event on Victoria's cultural and creative calendar as a game-changer.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
The full program for the inaugural Asia TOPA: Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts was today announced by Martin Foley MP, Minister for Creative Industries, who described the newest event on Victoria's cultural and creative calendar as a game-changer.
Vic Theatre Announces Unique Presentation of THE LAST 5 YEARS and THE GATHERINE
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
Vic Theatre has announced two shows at one of Melbourne's most renowned and multi-faceted hubs 45 Downstairs, The Gathering and The Last Five Years. This unique presentation will see two shows play in the same theatre at alternating times.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
Vic Theatre has announced two shows at one of Melbourne's most renowned and multi-faceted hubs 45 Downstairs, The Gathering and The Last Five Years. This unique presentation will see two shows play in the same theatre at alternating times.
Rob Guest Endowment Committee Announces Finalists for 2016 Award
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
The Rob Guest Endowment Committee is delighted to announce the 2016 Rob Guest Endowment Grand Final Concert will take place on Monday 14 November at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. The concert will be a night of exhilarating musical entertainment as six young musical theatre artist perform live and compete to win the $20,000 cash prize in this grand final event. Supported by a live professional orchestra, they will perform alongside some of Australia's most loved stars as the industry come together for an incredible night not to be missed.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
The Rob Guest Endowment Committee is delighted to announce the 2016 Rob Guest Endowment Grand Final Concert will take place on Monday 14 November at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. The concert will be a night of exhilarating musical entertainment as six young musical theatre artist perform live and compete to win the $20,000 cash prize in this grand final event. Supported by a live professional orchestra, they will perform alongside some of Australia's most loved stars as the industry come together for an incredible night not to be missed.
THE ENDS, a Living Art Installation, Brings Art, Music and the Unexpected to the Yarra River
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
Supple Fox, the creative team behind some of Dark Mofo's most talked-about performances, has teamed up with The Huxleys, Gabi Barton, and artist Shaun Gladwell to launch The Ends - a threeweek long 'living art installation' that brings art, music, performance and a heavy dose of the unexpected to the banks of the Yarra River this October.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
Supple Fox, the creative team behind some of Dark Mofo's most talked-about performances, has teamed up with The Huxleys, Gabi Barton, and artist Shaun Gladwell to launch The Ends - a threeweek long 'living art installation' that brings art, music, performance and a heavy dose of the unexpected to the banks of the Yarra River this October.
Australian Tap Dance Festival Arrives in Melbourne This September
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2016
The 5th Annual Australian Tap Dance Festival stomps into town these September school holidays as a cavalcade of world class dancers arrive in Melbourne from across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the U.S.A. With an action-packed week of tap and choreography master classes, jam sessions, dance-offs and special events, the ATDF offers something fun for all ages and levels and is the only festival of its kind in Australasia.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2016
The 5th Annual Australian Tap Dance Festival stomps into town these September school holidays as a cavalcade of world class dancers arrive in Melbourne from across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the U.S.A. With an action-packed week of tap and choreography master classes, jam sessions, dance-offs and special events, the ATDF offers something fun for all ages and levels and is the only festival of its kind in Australasia.
Italian Maestro Ludovico Einaudi Tours his Latest Album ELEMENTS this February
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2016
Chart-topping Italian composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi returns to Australia with his band in February 2017 to tour his highly anticipated release Elements. In 2015 the beautiful poignant work became the first classical work in 23 years to reach the top 15 of the UK charts. It will be visually brought to life on stage on the Australian tour through the use of striking multimedia and lighting techniques.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2016
Chart-topping Italian composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi returns to Australia with his band in February 2017 to tour his highly anticipated release Elements. In 2015 the beautiful poignant work became the first classical work in 23 years to reach the top 15 of the UK charts. It will be visually brought to life on stage on the Australian tour through the use of striking multimedia and lighting techniques.
BOMB COLLAR Premieres at Melbourne Fringe This September
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2016
A one-man sci-fi cabaret about loss, myth-making and the fatal cage that is the live pop gig.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2016
A one-man sci-fi cabaret about loss, myth-making and the fatal cage that is the live pop gig.
Arts Centre Melbourne & Arts Projects Australia Present Ludovico Einaudi ELEMENTS
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2016
Ludovico Einaudi - chart-topping composer and pianist behind music for Oscar-winning film Black Swan, Clint Eastwood's J. Edgar and box-office record breaker The Intouchables - returns to Hamer Hall on 14 February 2017 to perform his latest release, Elements. The album will be visually brought to life for audiences through the use of striking multimedia and lighting.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2016
Ludovico Einaudi - chart-topping composer and pianist behind music for Oscar-winning film Black Swan, Clint Eastwood's J. Edgar and box-office record breaker The Intouchables - returns to Hamer Hall on 14 February 2017 to perform his latest release, Elements. The album will be visually brought to life for audiences through the use of striking multimedia and lighting.
Adelaide Festival Announces Two More Landmark Shows From its 2017 Program
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2016
The Adelaide Festival has today announced two more sensational shows from its 2017 program: the Adelaide premiere of Neil Armfield's landmark Sydney Theatre Company production THE SECRET RIVER in an epic new open-air performance staged in the Anstey Hill Quarry, presented in association with State Theatre Company of South Australia, and the exclusive Australian premiere of PETER AND THE WOLF starring Miriam Margolyes with music by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2016
The Adelaide Festival has today announced two more sensational shows from its 2017 program: the Adelaide premiere of Neil Armfield's landmark Sydney Theatre Company production THE SECRET RIVER in an epic new open-air performance staged in the Anstey Hill Quarry, presented in association with State Theatre Company of South Australia, and the exclusive Australian premiere of PETER AND THE WOLF starring Miriam Margolyes with music by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to Present THE DRAW: A SYMPHONY This Sept
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2016
For one day in September, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will play an originally composed soundtrack by Tamil Rogeon against vision of the most infamous draw in Toyota AFL Grand Final history.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2016
For one day in September, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will play an originally composed soundtrack by Tamil Rogeon against vision of the most infamous draw in Toyota AFL Grand Final history.
Another Extra Performance Announced for The St. Petersburg Ballet in Adelaide
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2016
Strong Adelaide ticket sales have prompted Australian producers of the St Petersburg Ballet to add another extra performance to the Adelaide season of Swan Lake. The additional performance will be held on Sunday December 11 at 5.00pm and will be on sale from Wednesday 21 September.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2016
Strong Adelaide ticket sales have prompted Australian producers of the St Petersburg Ballet to add another extra performance to the Adelaide season of Swan Lake. The additional performance will be held on Sunday December 11 at 5.00pm and will be on sale from Wednesday 21 September.
Hang Up Your Tutus - Here Comes the National Ballet of China's RED DETACHMENT OF WOMEN
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2016
?Famously performed for President Nixon and Henry Kissinger on their historic visit to the People's Republic of China in 1972, the National Ballet of China's The Red Detachment of Women will make its Australian debut at Arts Centre Melbourne from 15 - 18 February 2017.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2016
?Famously performed for President Nixon and Henry Kissinger on their historic visit to the People's Republic of China in 1972, the National Ballet of China's The Red Detachment of Women will make its Australian debut at Arts Centre Melbourne from 15 - 18 February 2017.
BWW Review: JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND SMILES
by Jacqueline Bublitz - September 20, 2016
You know when you're flicking through TV channels and you come across a documentary on some ordinary person doing some extraordinary thing?
by Jacqueline Bublitz - September 20, 2016
You know when you're flicking through TV channels and you come across a documentary on some ordinary person doing some extraordinary thing?
Chamber Made Opera's PERMISSION TO SPEAK to Premiere at Arts House This November
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2016
This first-time collaboration between director and Chamber Made Opera Artistic Associate Tamara Saulwick (Endings, 2015) and composer Kate Neal (Semaphore, 2015) pairs contemporary performance with musical composition to construct a revealing portrait of that which is often left unspoken.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2016
This first-time collaboration between director and Chamber Made Opera Artistic Associate Tamara Saulwick (Endings, 2015) and composer Kate Neal (Semaphore, 2015) pairs contemporary performance with musical composition to construct a revealing portrait of that which is often left unspoken.
TREMOR - Ashley Dyer, Multi-Artform Practitioner, Exhibits at the Art House
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2016
Sound creates movement - movement creates sound When the resonant frequency is reached - it sings in sympathy.When the amplitude is too great - it breaks. Created by Ashley Dyer, Tremor is a multi-artform performance that examines the movement associated with vibration and the relationship between a build up of pressure on the body and the planet.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2016
Sound creates movement - movement creates sound When the resonant frequency is reached - it sings in sympathy.When the amplitude is too great - it breaks. Created by Ashley Dyer, Tremor is a multi-artform performance that examines the movement associated with vibration and the relationship between a build up of pressure on the body and the planet.
VANISHING ACT Springs into the Butterfly Club for Melbourne Fringe
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2016
Vanishing Act: A raucous cabaret that explores our culture's obsession with success Loop pedals? Check. Glitzy power-women? Check. Neo-soul Kylie Minogue covers? Check. Vanishing Act is a very 21st century cabaret about the very 21st century obsessions we have with success, fame and glory.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2016
Vanishing Act: A raucous cabaret that explores our culture's obsession with success Loop pedals? Check. Glitzy power-women? Check. Neo-soul Kylie Minogue covers? Check. Vanishing Act is a very 21st century cabaret about the very 21st century obsessions we have with success, fame and glory.
BOMB COLLAR Premieres at Melbourne Fringe This September
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2016
A one-man sci-fi cabaret about loss, myth-making and the fatal cage that is the live pop gig.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2016
A one-man sci-fi cabaret about loss, myth-making and the fatal cage that is the live pop gig.
Room on the Broom flies into Arts Centre Melbourne this summer!
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2016
Best-selling children's author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler's magical tale Room on the Broom will fly into Arts Centre Melbourne's Playhouse from 4 - 15 January 2017. UK theatre company Tall Stories and Australia's CDP Theatre Producers - the team behind the stage adaptations The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child - will bring to life the award-winning book in a play filled with songs, puppets, laughs and scary fun for children aged three and up and their grown-ups.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2016
Best-selling children's author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler's magical tale Room on the Broom will fly into Arts Centre Melbourne's Playhouse from 4 - 15 January 2017. UK theatre company Tall Stories and Australia's CDP Theatre Producers - the team behind the stage adaptations The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child - will bring to life the award-winning book in a play filled with songs, puppets, laughs and scary fun for children aged three and up and their grown-ups.
PO PO MO CO to Bring Sassy Comedy to Melbourne Fringe 2016
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2016
Po Po Mo Co - a cavalcade of outrageous and rambunctious queer performers are set to unleash their hair raising, pube curling comedy on audiences at the Melbourne Fringe in 2016.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2016
Po Po Mo Co - a cavalcade of outrageous and rambunctious queer performers are set to unleash their hair raising, pube curling comedy on audiences at the Melbourne Fringe in 2016.
STAGE TUBE: MADAME ELBAC Invites Us to View her Mystic Trailer...
by Liz Cearns - September 14, 2016
World famous fortune teller and psychic, Madam Elbac, presents her secret to the happy life. Serendipity Theatre Productions are proud to present Madam Elbac, the Ipsy of love from Bosonovia. She astounds her audience through her mystic expertise of the metaphysical. Accompanied by her side kick Herbie on piano (Robbie Ragg). Bernadette Mirabelli's altar ego Madame Elbac, showcases her connection to the spirit world through song, absurd rituals and humor. Her supernatural abilities are presented second only to her blatant self promotion.
by Liz Cearns - September 14, 2016
World famous fortune teller and psychic, Madam Elbac, presents her secret to the happy life. Serendipity Theatre Productions are proud to present Madam Elbac, the Ipsy of love from Bosonovia. She astounds her audience through her mystic expertise of the metaphysical. Accompanied by her side kick Herbie on piano (Robbie Ragg). Bernadette Mirabelli's altar ego Madame Elbac, showcases her connection to the spirit world through song, absurd rituals and humor. Her supernatural abilities are presented second only to her blatant self promotion.
PAW PATROL Adds Extra Shows to Tour!
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2016
Tickets to the Australian leg of PAW Patrol Live! 'Race to the Rescue' went on sale yesterday and due to huge unprecedented demand extra shows have been added in Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. Tickets to these extra shows are on sale now!
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2016
Tickets to the Australian leg of PAW Patrol Live! 'Race to the Rescue' went on sale yesterday and due to huge unprecedented demand extra shows have been added in Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. Tickets to these extra shows are on sale now!
GREAT DETECTIVES OF OLD TIME RADIO LIVE Tours This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2016
Preachrs Podcast OnLine & OnStage is delighted to announce that a revised version of their 2015 Adelaide Fringe smash-hit show, Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Live will be touring to 9 Australian cities beginning this month.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2016
Preachrs Podcast OnLine & OnStage is delighted to announce that a revised version of their 2015 Adelaide Fringe smash-hit show, Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Live will be touring to 9 Australian cities beginning this month.
Extra Shows Announced for PAW PATROL LIVE!
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2016
Tickets to the Australian leg of PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue" went on sale yesterday and due to huge unprecedented demand extra shows have been added in Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. Tickets to these extra shows are on sale now!
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2016
Tickets to the Australian leg of PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue" went on sale yesterday and due to huge unprecedented demand extra shows have been added in Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. Tickets to these extra shows are on sale now!
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