THE LEAH GOLDBERG VARIATIONS by Deborah Leiser-Moore and Adi Sappir
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
'In spite of you, I shall be sane. I shall be fierce. I shall be very happy...' Leah Goldberg A triumphant woman. A woman of cafes. A woman of the world. A companion of Chagall. Translated into 14 languages. Haunted. Impulsive. A prolific and versatile writer. A Poet.
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
'In spite of you, I shall be sane. I shall be fierce. I shall be very happy...' Leah Goldberg A triumphant woman. A woman of cafes. A woman of the world. A companion of Chagall. Translated into 14 languages. Haunted. Impulsive. A prolific and versatile writer. A Poet.
Sarah Grunstein to Perform J.S. Bach's GOLDBERG VARIATIONS in Melbourne, Sydney
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
Sarah Grunstein, who is gaining international acclaim for her performances of Bach will tour Australia in 2016, performing J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations at the Melbourne Recital Center on Thursday 20 October and the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday 25 October.
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
Sarah Grunstein, who is gaining international acclaim for her performances of Bach will tour Australia in 2016, performing J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations at the Melbourne Recital Center on Thursday 20 October and the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday 25 October.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Play Melbourne This December
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical inspired by the true story of the famous recording session that brought together icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time for one incredible night.
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical inspired by the true story of the famous recording session that brought together icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time for one incredible night.
SACRED HEART MISSION - HEART OF ST KILDA Concert this September
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
Sacred Heart Mission is excited to announce that Ross Wilson, Judith Lucy, Red Symons, Ella Hooper, Paul Dempsey, Jimeoin, The Rebelles, Deborah Conway with Clare Bowditch and Maddy and Memphis Kelly, and Jeff Green, will joinRussell Morris, Kutcha Edwards, Shane Howard, Olympia, The Umbilical Brothers, The Meltdown, Rebecca Barnard and Billy Miller with the Caravan Choir and Melbourne Tap for its special annual fundraiser, Heart of St Kilda Concert, at the Palais Theatre, St Kilda on Tuesday 6 September.
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
Sacred Heart Mission is excited to announce that Ross Wilson, Judith Lucy, Red Symons, Ella Hooper, Paul Dempsey, Jimeoin, The Rebelles, Deborah Conway with Clare Bowditch and Maddy and Memphis Kelly, and Jeff Green, will joinRussell Morris, Kutcha Edwards, Shane Howard, Olympia, The Umbilical Brothers, The Meltdown, Rebecca Barnard and Billy Miller with the Caravan Choir and Melbourne Tap for its special annual fundraiser, Heart of St Kilda Concert, at the Palais Theatre, St Kilda on Tuesday 6 September.
Melbourne Theatre Company and the 2016 Helpmann Awards
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2016
Melbourne Theatre Company's 2016 opening show Ladies in Black has won the coveted Best New Australian Work at the 16th Annual Helpmann Awards. The production, created by Queensland Theatre Company, written by Carolyn Burns and Tim Finn, and directed by Simon Phillips, launched MTC's 2016 Subscription Season and was a sell-out success. In receiving the Award the creative team stressed the need for, and clear benefits of, thorough development of Australian works.
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2016
Melbourne Theatre Company's 2016 opening show Ladies in Black has won the coveted Best New Australian Work at the 16th Annual Helpmann Awards. The production, created by Queensland Theatre Company, written by Carolyn Burns and Tim Finn, and directed by Simon Phillips, launched MTC's 2016 Subscription Season and was a sell-out success. In receiving the Award the creative team stressed the need for, and clear benefits of, thorough development of Australian works.
Chunky Move presents REMAKE/MERMERMER in 2016 Next Move Series
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2016
This September, Chunky Move is delighted to present the ninth annual Next Move performance series, an initiative unique in scale in Australia that commissions new work, supporting and nurturing the next generation of leading dance makers. In a world premiere double bill, choreographer Melanie Lane presents Remake, and choreographer Jo Lloyd in collaboration with performance maker Nicola Gunn present Mermermer - two works born from unique collaborations and a shared fascination for the histories embedded in another's body.
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2016
This September, Chunky Move is delighted to present the ninth annual Next Move performance series, an initiative unique in scale in Australia that commissions new work, supporting and nurturing the next generation of leading dance makers. In a world premiere double bill, choreographer Melanie Lane presents Remake, and choreographer Jo Lloyd in collaboration with performance maker Nicola Gunn present Mermermer - two works born from unique collaborations and a shared fascination for the histories embedded in another's body.
JACK CHARLES V THE CROWN Returns to Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2016
The true story of an Australian legend - Jack Charles V The Crown - will return to Arts Centre Melbourne from 15-19 November. Uncle Jack Charles is an award-winning actor, Koorie elder and activist, but for a good portion of his 72 years was also an addict, thief and a regular in Victoria's prisons. ILBIJERRI Theatre Company'sJack Charles V The Crown is a show about his life, told by him.
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2016
The true story of an Australian legend - Jack Charles V The Crown - will return to Arts Centre Melbourne from 15-19 November. Uncle Jack Charles is an award-winning actor, Koorie elder and activist, but for a good portion of his 72 years was also an addict, thief and a regular in Victoria's prisons. ILBIJERRI Theatre Company'sJack Charles V The Crown is a show about his life, told by him.
BWW NEWS: 2016 HELPMANN AWARDS
by Jade Kops - July 24, 2016
*Please Refresh Browser To Stay Updated* BWW Sydney will be attending the 16th Annual HELPMAN AWARDS being presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA) at Sydney Lyric Theatre on Monday 25th July. *Please Refresh Browser To Stay Updated*
by Jade Kops - July 24, 2016
*Please Refresh Browser To Stay Updated* BWW Sydney will be attending the 16th Annual HELPMAN AWARDS being presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA) at Sydney Lyric Theatre on Monday 25th July. *Please Refresh Browser To Stay Updated*
LADIES IN BLACK to Tour Australia in 2017
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2016
Ahead of tomorrow night's Helpmann Awards, Queensland Theatre Company has announced that the smash hit musical and six-time nominated Ladies in Black will tour nationally in early 2017, taking in Sydney and Canberra with encore seasons in Brisbane and Melbourne.
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2016
Ahead of tomorrow night's Helpmann Awards, Queensland Theatre Company has announced that the smash hit musical and six-time nominated Ladies in Black will tour nationally in early 2017, taking in Sydney and Canberra with encore seasons in Brisbane and Melbourne.
Melbourne Fringe - IT'S MY FUNERAL AND I'LL THROW GLITTER IF I WANT TO
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2016
After a (tiny) mental breakdown, Isobel Marmion has decided to throw her own funeral (fancy dress and lots of glitter) rather than wait for her untimely and obviously impending death from one of the many illnesses she's currently suffering from (last count: 42, including appendicitis and rabies, but NOT hypochondria, thank you very much Dr. Crowther).
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2016
After a (tiny) mental breakdown, Isobel Marmion has decided to throw her own funeral (fancy dress and lots of glitter) rather than wait for her untimely and obviously impending death from one of the many illnesses she's currently suffering from (last count: 42, including appendicitis and rabies, but NOT hypochondria, thank you very much Dr. Crowther).
Melbourne's Cabaret Stars Get Raw and Intimate
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2016
Strippers speak, musicians muse and drag queens dare to share. Seen & Heard will feature some of Melbourne's finest variety artists doing what they do best, as well as sharing true tales of their lives behind the limelight.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2016
Strippers speak, musicians muse and drag queens dare to share. Seen & Heard will feature some of Melbourne's finest variety artists doing what they do best, as well as sharing true tales of their lives behind the limelight.
ALL HAIL ME: Spend A Night with Henry the Eighth
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2016
All Hail Me brings to life the infamous King Henry VIII as a rock goddess who is ready to play. Sharing the outrageous triumphs, tragedies and debauchery of his life- it's dark, sexy and just a little bit camp.
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2016
All Hail Me brings to life the infamous King Henry VIII as a rock goddess who is ready to play. Sharing the outrageous triumphs, tragedies and debauchery of his life- it's dark, sexy and just a little bit camp.
Fall in Love with the Award Winning Musical, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA in Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2016
Winner of six TONY Awards including Best Original Score, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA is set to romance Melbourne audiences this year when it opens at the Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse for 2 weeks only from 28th October. Tickets on sale from Ticketmaster on Thursday 28th July.
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2016
Winner of six TONY Awards including Best Original Score, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA is set to romance Melbourne audiences this year when it opens at the Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse for 2 weeks only from 28th October. Tickets on sale from Ticketmaster on Thursday 28th July.
House of Cards Writer, Laura Eason's SEX WITH STRANGERS at Q44 Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2016
Olivia, a thirty nine year old broke and obscure novelist has retreated to a secluded bed and breakfast in rural Michigan. Enter Ethan, fast-talking twenty eight year old, social media celebrity and best-selling author. A blizzard rages outside. There is no Wi-Fi. Free from technologies distraction, they argue, they drink, they flirt and they have sex… a lot of sex. A relationship begins, but can it survive the internet?
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2016
Olivia, a thirty nine year old broke and obscure novelist has retreated to a secluded bed and breakfast in rural Michigan. Enter Ethan, fast-talking twenty eight year old, social media celebrity and best-selling author. A blizzard rages outside. There is no Wi-Fi. Free from technologies distraction, they argue, they drink, they flirt and they have sex… a lot of sex. A relationship begins, but can it survive the internet?
Lyric Stages OUR MAN IN HAVANA - As You've Never Experienced it Before
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2016
Saucy dance rhythms and film-noire scores meet black comedy cabaret in Lyric Opera's revival of Australian composer Malcolm Williamson's work, Our Man in Havana, last performed over 50 years ago and before his spectacular fall from grace. Director Suzanne Chaundy said the performance would provide Fringe Festival audiences with an amazing, immersive musical experience set in a seedy Cuban nightclub, complete with bar and showgirls.
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2016
Saucy dance rhythms and film-noire scores meet black comedy cabaret in Lyric Opera's revival of Australian composer Malcolm Williamson's work, Our Man in Havana, last performed over 50 years ago and before his spectacular fall from grace. Director Suzanne Chaundy said the performance would provide Fringe Festival audiences with an amazing, immersive musical experience set in a seedy Cuban nightclub, complete with bar and showgirls.
Presenters, Performers Set for 16th Annual HELPMANN AWARDS Ceremony
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2016
The 16th Annual Helpmann Awards, presented by Live Performance Australia, will be held on Monday 25 July at 7.30pm at the Sydney Lyric Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2016
The 16th Annual Helpmann Awards, presented by Live Performance Australia, will be held on Monday 25 July at 7.30pm at the Sydney Lyric Theatre.
Simon Taylor Coming to The Butterfly Club This August
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2016
The Adelaide Advertiser put it best 'Simon Taylor is not just a comedian - he is a singer, dancer, actor and magician all rolled into one.' Simon returns from the US for a limited time to perform at the club that started his career The Butterfly Club 26th of August.
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2016
The Adelaide Advertiser put it best 'Simon Taylor is not just a comedian - he is a singer, dancer, actor and magician all rolled into one.' Simon returns from the US for a limited time to perform at the club that started his career The Butterfly Club 26th of August.
60th Anniversary Production of LOOK BACK IN ANGER Set at Old Fitz Theatre and Belvoir
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2016
RED LINE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS A 60th ANNIVERSARY RETURN OF LOOK BACK IN ANGER SUPPORTED BY BELVOIR
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2016
RED LINE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS A 60th ANNIVERSARY RETURN OF LOOK BACK IN ANGER SUPPORTED BY BELVOIR
Pursued By Bear Announces FIRST DATE as Fall Show
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2016
The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Farmer wants a wife, Dating in the Dark...Australia loves a dating TV show, and now Pursued by Bear are giving Melbourne audiences a chance to experience one better - a dating musical.
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2016
The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Farmer wants a wife, Dating in the Dark...Australia loves a dating TV show, and now Pursued by Bear are giving Melbourne audiences a chance to experience one better - a dating musical.
'demens' Explores Blurred Boundary Between Sanity and Insantiy This July
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2016
Set in the claustrophobic world of a psychiatric hospital, demens balances extreme pathos with flashes of dark humour as it probes themes of desire, patriarchy and prejudice through the eyes of four people. Each has suffered trauma. Each is damaged, but not broken.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2016
Set in the claustrophobic world of a psychiatric hospital, demens balances extreme pathos with flashes of dark humour as it probes themes of desire, patriarchy and prejudice through the eyes of four people. Each has suffered trauma. Each is damaged, but not broken.
MATILDA, Sarah Blasko and More Set to Perform at 16th Annual Helpmann Awards
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
The 16th Annual Helpmann Awards, presented by Live Performance Australia, will be held on Monday 25 July at 7.30pm at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. The Helpmann Awards are the premier celebration of Australia's vibrant live performance industry and recognise distinguished achievement and excellence in Australia's live performance sectors. Nominations for this year's 41 awards were announced on 20 June across the country. Excitement is building for the announcement of the 2016 winners on Monday 25 July.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
The 16th Annual Helpmann Awards, presented by Live Performance Australia, will be held on Monday 25 July at 7.30pm at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. The Helpmann Awards are the premier celebration of Australia's vibrant live performance industry and recognise distinguished achievement and excellence in Australia's live performance sectors. Nominations for this year's 41 awards were announced on 20 June across the country. Excitement is building for the announcement of the 2016 winners on Monday 25 July.
'demens' Explores Blurred Boundary Between Sanity and Insantiy This July
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
Set in the claustrophobic world of a psychiatric hospital, demens balances extreme pathos with flashes of dark humour as it probes themes of desire, patriarchy and prejudice through the eyes of four people. Each has suffered trauma. Each is damaged, but not broken.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
Set in the claustrophobic world of a psychiatric hospital, demens balances extreme pathos with flashes of dark humour as it probes themes of desire, patriarchy and prejudice through the eyes of four people. Each has suffered trauma. Each is damaged, but not broken.
Ira Glass to Bring THREE ACTS, TWO DANCERS, ONE RADIO HOST to Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
This July, This American Life creator Ira Glass will bring his exciting live stage show THREE ACTS, TWO DANCERS, ONE RADIO HOST to Arts Centre Melbourne's State Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
This July, This American Life creator Ira Glass will bring his exciting live stage show THREE ACTS, TWO DANCERS, ONE RADIO HOST to Arts Centre Melbourne's State Theatre.
LEGENDS IN CONCERT Coming to Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2016
The original, largest and widely regarded as the world's greatest live celebrity tribute show, Legends in Concert, is coming to The Palms at Crown Melbourne in January 2017.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2016
The original, largest and widely regarded as the world's greatest live celebrity tribute show, Legends in Concert, is coming to The Palms at Crown Melbourne in January 2017.
Arts House Media Presents IMAGINED TOUCH: THE DEAFBLIND LIVE ART EXPERIENCE
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2016
What's the world like without sight or sound? Extraordinary. Over a four-year period, Jodee Mundy and Deafblind artists Heather Lawson and Michelle Stevens created Imagined Touch - a tactical, innovative and immersive-shared experience through live art, theatre and sensory performance.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2016
What's the world like without sight or sound? Extraordinary. Over a four-year period, Jodee Mundy and Deafblind artists Heather Lawson and Michelle Stevens created Imagined Touch - a tactical, innovative and immersive-shared experience through live art, theatre and sensory performance.
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