Winifred Haun & Dancers Travels to Australia
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2016
Winifred Haun & Dancers will make their way to Melbourne, Australia to collaborate with renowned Australian circus artist, Emma Serjeant, formerly of Casus Circus. Winifred Haun and Ms. Serjeant will co-create a new work that combines contemporary dance and circus. Currently titled "Trashed", this innovative movement-based work will, according to Ms. Haun, "explore our increasingly messy world, which is filled with way, way too much stuff. Humans are natural hoarders and we all have too many things. The real tragedy is that these things are taking priority over the other humans in our lives."
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2016
Winifred Haun & Dancers will make their way to Melbourne, Australia to collaborate with renowned Australian circus artist, Emma Serjeant, formerly of Casus Circus. Winifred Haun and Ms. Serjeant will co-create a new work that combines contemporary dance and circus. Currently titled "Trashed", this innovative movement-based work will, according to Ms. Haun, "explore our increasingly messy world, which is filled with way, way too much stuff. Humans are natural hoarders and we all have too many things. The real tragedy is that these things are taking priority over the other humans in our lives."
BACKSEAT DIAMOND Set for Melbourne Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2016
Straight from seasons at the Perth FRINGE WORLD Festival and Adelaide Fringe Festival, this riotous cabaret is set to make its Melbourne debut. Don't miss this hilarious musical comedy filled with your favourite Motown and 80s Australian Rock songs that will have you dancing the night away!
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2016
Straight from seasons at the Perth FRINGE WORLD Festival and Adelaide Fringe Festival, this riotous cabaret is set to make its Melbourne debut. Don't miss this hilarious musical comedy filled with your favourite Motown and 80s Australian Rock songs that will have you dancing the night away!
Melbourne Fringe Festival 2016 Presents DANGER HOUR 2 at The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2016
What would you do for the sake of comedy? Eat a hot chilli? Stick your head in a bucket of ice-cold water? Walk blindfolded over a stage littered with dangerous mousetraps? The Big HOO-HAA!, Melbourne's longest running improv comedy night, did just that at the 2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival - and they have the physical and emotional scars to prove it.
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2016
What would you do for the sake of comedy? Eat a hot chilli? Stick your head in a bucket of ice-cold water? Walk blindfolded over a stage littered with dangerous mousetraps? The Big HOO-HAA!, Melbourne's longest running improv comedy night, did just that at the 2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival - and they have the physical and emotional scars to prove it.
Charlie D. Barkle Presents SHAKEN: Baritones Belting Bond
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2016
?He's the world's greatest spy, suave, patriotic, with a devil may care attitude, his name is Bond, James Bond. Perfect for newbies and know-it-alls alike, Shaken plunges head first into over 50 years of James Bond iconography. Pitting the seven 'James Bond' actors against each other in a race to determine, scientifically, which of them is the greatest all-time Bond.
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2016
?He's the world's greatest spy, suave, patriotic, with a devil may care attitude, his name is Bond, James Bond. Perfect for newbies and know-it-alls alike, Shaken plunges head first into over 50 years of James Bond iconography. Pitting the seven 'James Bond' actors against each other in a race to determine, scientifically, which of them is the greatest all-time Bond.
MOTOR-MOUTH LOVE SUCK-FACE Set To Make Melbourne Debut
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2016
Presented by Anthony Crowley, Motor-mouth Loves Suck-Face is an apocalyptic musical comedy about a planet on the edge, complete with a pop-rock score ('Suck My Armageddon', ' I Want to Taste Your Fish Paste') and a thumping Bollywood diversion because, well, how else do you distract a mob of brain dead zombies?
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2016
Presented by Anthony Crowley, Motor-mouth Loves Suck-Face is an apocalyptic musical comedy about a planet on the edge, complete with a pop-rock score ('Suck My Armageddon', ' I Want to Taste Your Fish Paste') and a thumping Bollywood diversion because, well, how else do you distract a mob of brain dead zombies?
IRRELEVANT Hits The Butterfly Club Ahead of NYC Premiere
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2016
This August, in the depths of The Butterfly Club, the most unexpected of campaign launches is taken place. Making Trump look like a lefty and Sonia Kruger seem like the new Gough Whitlam, there is the husband of Eileen Williams: a new candidate determined to put women back in their rightful place: the 1950s. When he doesn't turn up, Eileen herself is left to sell his policies and rhetoric to the masses.
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2016
This August, in the depths of The Butterfly Club, the most unexpected of campaign launches is taken place. Making Trump look like a lefty and Sonia Kruger seem like the new Gough Whitlam, there is the husband of Eileen Williams: a new candidate determined to put women back in their rightful place: the 1950s. When he doesn't turn up, Eileen herself is left to sell his policies and rhetoric to the masses.
Bare Naked Theatre to Present David Bowie Tribute CHANGES
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2016
Bare Naked Theatre presents CHANGES: A Theatrical Tribute to the Music of David Bowie and his chameleon-like genius at Gasworks Arts Park 27 July - 6 August.
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2016
Bare Naked Theatre presents CHANGES: A Theatrical Tribute to the Music of David Bowie and his chameleon-like genius at Gasworks Arts Park 27 July - 6 August.
National Institute of Circus Arts Sets Tour to Find Future Circus Stars
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2016
NICA is calling for young people with backgrounds in areas such as sport, circus, gymnastics, dance and theatre to audition for places in Australia's only Bachelor of Circus Arts.
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2016
NICA is calling for young people with backgrounds in areas such as sport, circus, gymnastics, dance and theatre to audition for places in Australia's only Bachelor of Circus Arts.
Vika Bull and Debra Byrne to Sing Carole King's TAPESTRY at Arts Centre Melbourne This August
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2016
?On the 45th anniversary of one of the best-selling albums of all time, Carole King's pop masterpiece Tapestry will be celebrated by two of Australia's most loved vocalists. Iconic performers Vika Bull and Debra Byrne, along with jazz chanteuse Monique diMattina and The Brill Band, will take to the Playhouse stage on 5 and 6 August to reimagine the songs of one of the most successful and revered female songwriters in pop music history.
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2016
?On the 45th anniversary of one of the best-selling albums of all time, Carole King's pop masterpiece Tapestry will be celebrated by two of Australia's most loved vocalists. Iconic performers Vika Bull and Debra Byrne, along with jazz chanteuse Monique diMattina and The Brill Band, will take to the Playhouse stage on 5 and 6 August to reimagine the songs of one of the most successful and revered female songwriters in pop music history.
CALIFORNIA DREAMING to Bring 'Summer of Love' Tour to Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2016
42 years ago the great Mama Cass of Mamas and Papas fame died of a heart attack. To celebrate the life of this larger than life singer known for her songs like Dream a Little Dream and Make Your Own Kind of Music, the stars of the hit touring show CALIFORNIA DREAMING - The Music of the Mamas and the Papas are finally bringing their 'Summer of Love Tour' to Melbourne and it promises to be a real psychedelic trip down memory lane.
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2016
42 years ago the great Mama Cass of Mamas and Papas fame died of a heart attack. To celebrate the life of this larger than life singer known for her songs like Dream a Little Dream and Make Your Own Kind of Music, the stars of the hit touring show CALIFORNIA DREAMING - The Music of the Mamas and the Papas are finally bringing their 'Summer of Love Tour' to Melbourne and it promises to be a real psychedelic trip down memory lane.
BWW Review: AVENUE Q is the Funniest Street in Melbourne
by Victoria Beal - August 04, 2016
Avenue Q is still kicking on and inciting riotous laughs from every audience member who stops by the little New York street that could.
by Victoria Beal - August 04, 2016
Avenue Q is still kicking on and inciting riotous laughs from every audience member who stops by the little New York street that could.
Catherine Alcorn's New Cabaret CATHARTIC at Slide
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2016
?Award-winning cabaret artist Catherine Alcorn will debut her 'sassy, classy and a bit bad-assy' cabaret Cathartic in October as the inaugural artist in residence at Slide, Sydney's iconic entertainment venue.
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2016
?Award-winning cabaret artist Catherine Alcorn will debut her 'sassy, classy and a bit bad-assy' cabaret Cathartic in October as the inaugural artist in residence at Slide, Sydney's iconic entertainment venue.
NOT ANOTHER INDIE CABARET Set For Melbourne Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2016
We've all sat through that show... It's, like, totally unique and the songs are so obscure you probably haven't heard them before. You're there because a friend swears they knew about the performer before they were cool. But the show is Just. So. Indie.Featuring obscure instruments, luscious loops and original songs soaked in satire. See her before she totally becomes a sell out. I mean… do you even indie?
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2016
We've all sat through that show... It's, like, totally unique and the songs are so obscure you probably haven't heard them before. You're there because a friend swears they knew about the performer before they were cool. But the show is Just. So. Indie.Featuring obscure instruments, luscious loops and original songs soaked in satire. See her before she totally becomes a sell out. I mean… do you even indie?
Dancehouse and Melbourne Festival Present DANCE TERRITORIES
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2016
Dance Territories, Dancehouse's biennial program of boundary-pushing contemporary choreography, returns to the Melbourne Festival in October, presenting live installations by Australian artist Sarah-Jane Norman together with the acclaimed performance The Shout by Algerian-French choreographer Nacera Belaza. The Australian premiere double bill questions where the borderlines between body and place exist. It asks, how are these sites impacted by migration, circulation, dis-location and invasion? And how do they impact our personal and cultural identities?
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2016
Dance Territories, Dancehouse's biennial program of boundary-pushing contemporary choreography, returns to the Melbourne Festival in October, presenting live installations by Australian artist Sarah-Jane Norman together with the acclaimed performance The Shout by Algerian-French choreographer Nacera Belaza. The Australian premiere double bill questions where the borderlines between body and place exist. It asks, how are these sites impacted by migration, circulation, dis-location and invasion? And how do they impact our personal and cultural identities?
Arts Centre Melbourne to Present JUMP FIRST, ASK LATER, Today
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2016
MELBOURNE, TUESDAY 12 JULY 2016 - The collective stories of six champions of Western Sydney's underground Parkour community will be brought to the Fairfax Studio stage in Jump First, Ask Later from 2 - 6 August. Directed by acclaimed choreographer Byron Perry, the work is an urban choreographic portrait of Western Sydney, the most culturally diverse region in Australia.
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2016
MELBOURNE, TUESDAY 12 JULY 2016 - The collective stories of six champions of Western Sydney's underground Parkour community will be brought to the Fairfax Studio stage in Jump First, Ask Later from 2 - 6 August. Directed by acclaimed choreographer Byron Perry, the work is an urban choreographic portrait of Western Sydney, the most culturally diverse region in Australia.
SNUGGLEPOT AND CUDDLEPIE to Take the Stage at Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2016
May Gibbs' classic Australian tale of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie will be brought to life on Arts Centre Melbourne's Playhouse stage from 17 - 25 September as part of a national tour. The colourful and action-packed stage adaptation is perfect for children aged 5 - 10 years and their families.
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2016
May Gibbs' classic Australian tale of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie will be brought to life on Arts Centre Melbourne's Playhouse stage from 17 - 25 September as part of a national tour. The colourful and action-packed stage adaptation is perfect for children aged 5 - 10 years and their families.
The Coodabeen Champions Live at Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2016
The Coodabeen Champions presented their inaugural Arts Centre Melbourne show to a sell-out audience in 2014 and returned to make it an annual sold-out event in 2015 as part of their 35th anniversary celebrations.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2016
The Coodabeen Champions presented their inaugural Arts Centre Melbourne show to a sell-out audience in 2014 and returned to make it an annual sold-out event in 2015 as part of their 35th anniversary celebrations.
Russian Pianist, Elisabeth Leonskaja Performs Mozart with the ACO
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2016
Russian pianist, Elisabeth Leonskaja, is the unrivalled doyenne of the Russian old school, a formidably distinguished personality and one of the most celebrated pianists of our time. She has earned the moniker 'lioness of the keyboard', her every move signifying vast experience, and has remained true to herself and to her music. In doing so, she is following in the footsteps of the great Russians of the Soviet era, such as Oistrakh, Richter, Rostropovich and Gilels, who never wavered in their focus on the essence of music despite working under a grim political regime.
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2016
Russian pianist, Elisabeth Leonskaja, is the unrivalled doyenne of the Russian old school, a formidably distinguished personality and one of the most celebrated pianists of our time. She has earned the moniker 'lioness of the keyboard', her every move signifying vast experience, and has remained true to herself and to her music. In doing so, she is following in the footsteps of the great Russians of the Soviet era, such as Oistrakh, Richter, Rostropovich and Gilels, who never wavered in their focus on the essence of music despite working under a grim political regime.
DIVA Set to Appear at 20th Annual New York International Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2016
Meet June, a brilliant, bold, brassy, bad-ass opera singer, given to singing to her dead stuffed cat, reminiscing about her lurid love life, consuming vast amounts of vodka, and chastising her lousy ex-husband. Once famous and celebrated, June is down on her luck. She's lost her man, her looks, her career, her cat, and now she's on the verge of losing her marbles. Agoraphobic and unable to leave her apartment, she turns to her booze, her pills, her dead stuffed cat and her trusty vibrator Mr Buzzy for solace.
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2016
Meet June, a brilliant, bold, brassy, bad-ass opera singer, given to singing to her dead stuffed cat, reminiscing about her lurid love life, consuming vast amounts of vodka, and chastising her lousy ex-husband. Once famous and celebrated, June is down on her luck. She's lost her man, her looks, her career, her cat, and now she's on the verge of losing her marbles. Agoraphobic and unable to leave her apartment, she turns to her booze, her pills, her dead stuffed cat and her trusty vibrator Mr Buzzy for solace.
Bare Naked Theatre to Present David Bowie Tribute CHANGES
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2016
Bare Naked Theatre presents CHANGES: A Theatrical Tribute to the Music of David Bowie and his chameleon-like genius at Gasworks Arts Park 27 July - 6 August.
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2016
Bare Naked Theatre presents CHANGES: A Theatrical Tribute to the Music of David Bowie and his chameleon-like genius at Gasworks Arts Park 27 July - 6 August.
The Butterfly Club Seeks Expressions of Interest for their Curated Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2016
The Butterfly Club are seeking Expressions Of Interest (EOIs) from producers and artists who wish to be a part of their 2016/17 Curated Summer program. Successful applicants will produce a one-week season of their work between December 2016 and February 2017. The Butterfly Club will consider independent works including theatre, cabaret, comedy, sketch, vaudeville, burlesque and live music.
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2016
The Butterfly Club are seeking Expressions Of Interest (EOIs) from producers and artists who wish to be a part of their 2016/17 Curated Summer program. Successful applicants will produce a one-week season of their work between December 2016 and February 2017. The Butterfly Club will consider independent works including theatre, cabaret, comedy, sketch, vaudeville, burlesque and live music.
BWW PHOTOS: 2016 HELPMANN AWARDS Red Carpet
by Jade Kops - July 27, 2016
BWW PHOTOS: 2016 HELPMANN AWARDS Red Carpet
by Jade Kops - July 27, 2016
BWW PHOTOS: 2016 HELPMANN AWARDS Red Carpet
Bare Naked Theatre to Present David Bowie Tribute CHANGES
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2016
Bare Naked Theatre presents CHANGES: A Theatrical Tribute to the Music of David Bowie and his chameleon-like genius at Gasworks Arts Park 27 July - 6 August.
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2016
Bare Naked Theatre presents CHANGES: A Theatrical Tribute to the Music of David Bowie and his chameleon-like genius at Gasworks Arts Park 27 July - 6 August.
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