Arts Centre Melbourne to Present JUMP FIRST, ASK LATER, 8/2
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 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 - July 13, 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.
Melbourne's East End Theatres Release Economical Report
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2016
A new report has found that Melbourne's iconic East End theatres contributed over two-thirds of a billion dollars to the Victorian economy in 2014-15, demonstrating the enduring appeal of the historic venues.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2016
A new report has found that Melbourne's iconic East End theatres contributed over two-thirds of a billion dollars to the Victorian economy in 2014-15, demonstrating the enduring appeal of the historic venues.
SIMON TAYLOR DOES A WHOLE BUNCH OF COOL STUFF to Play The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 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 27th of August.
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 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 27th of August.
BWW INTERVIEWS: BWWSydney Chats To Director Michael Gow Ahead Of Opera Australia's Regional Tour of THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
by Jade Kops - July 12, 2016
Opera Australia's 2016 Tour of THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO brings Mozart's fast paced opera about love, lust, deception and jealousy to audiences in regional areas of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.
by Jade Kops - July 12, 2016
Opera Australia's 2016 Tour of THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO brings Mozart's fast paced opera about love, lust, deception and jealousy to audiences in regional areas of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.
The Tallis Scholars to Perform at Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2016
This November, one of the most famous and best-loved early music vocal ensembles in the world, The Tallis Scholars, will perform a sublime program of Renaissance masters alongside works from the world's greatest living composers of sacred choral music in the opulent confines of Hamer Hall.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2016
This November, one of the most famous and best-loved early music vocal ensembles in the world, The Tallis Scholars, will perform a sublime program of Renaissance masters alongside works from the world's greatest living composers of sacred choral music in the opulent confines of Hamer Hall.
Bare Naked Theatre to Present David Bowie Tribute CHANGES
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 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 11, 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.
Arts House Stages REFUGE: Creative Preparation for Local Relief Centre Today
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2016
In an emergency situation, the home of Arts House - the North Melbourne Town Hall - is one of the City of Melbourne's eighteen designated Emergency Relief Centres (ERC).
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2016
In an emergency situation, the home of Arts House - the North Melbourne Town Hall - is one of the City of Melbourne's eighteen designated Emergency Relief Centres (ERC).
Big West Festival to Close
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2016
After a period of careful consideration, the Board of Big West Festival has unanimously decided the organisation will retire by 31 December 2016, following the completion of the current projects including Mobile Art Spaces and HOUSE.
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2016
After a period of careful consideration, the Board of Big West Festival has unanimously decided the organisation will retire by 31 December 2016, following the completion of the current projects including Mobile Art Spaces and HOUSE.
GREAT DETECTIVES OF OLD TIME RADIO LIVE to Tour in September
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 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 September year.
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 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 September year.
Peter Rugg's BIG GAY ADVENTURE Set for The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016
?As Australia is on the cusp of legalising gay marriage/going through a demoralising plebiscite, gay rights are once again being discussed by those who aren't gay. Sigh. But what is it like to grow up this century? How far have we really come?
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016
?As Australia is on the cusp of legalising gay marriage/going through a demoralising plebiscite, gay rights are once again being discussed by those who aren't gay. Sigh. But what is it like to grow up this century? How far have we really come?
Josh RH Daveta to Bring TEENAGE DREAMS to The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016
After a sell-out debut season at Brisbane Powerhouse, Josh RH Daveta is bringing his brand new cabaret, Teenage Dreams to Melbourne.
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016
After a sell-out debut season at Brisbane Powerhouse, Josh RH Daveta is bringing his brand new cabaret, Teenage Dreams to Melbourne.
2016 Rob Guest Endowment Awards Announced
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016
Organisers of The Rob Guest Endowment have today launched the 2016 Rob Guest Endowment Awards. The Rob Guest Endowment is one of Australia's most exciting scholarship programs providing financial assistance and industry support to the next generation of musical theatre stars, creators and musicians. Applications for all awards are now open and the winners will be announced at the Rob Guest Endowment Concert to be held in Sydney in November 2016. The 2016 prize package is valued at over $50,000, including the $20,000 major prize, the Rob Guest Endowment Award.
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016
Organisers of The Rob Guest Endowment have today launched the 2016 Rob Guest Endowment Awards. The Rob Guest Endowment is one of Australia's most exciting scholarship programs providing financial assistance and industry support to the next generation of musical theatre stars, creators and musicians. Applications for all awards are now open and the winners will be announced at the Rob Guest Endowment Concert to be held in Sydney in November 2016. The 2016 prize package is valued at over $50,000, including the $20,000 major prize, the Rob Guest Endowment Award.
Winners Announced for 28th Annual WEST AUSTRALIAN SCREEN AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - July 05, 2016
Over 500 filmmakers, celebrities, media and screen industry representatives turned out to celebrate the very best in Western Australian screen production at the 28th Annual WEST AUSTRALIAN SCREEN AWARDS, hosted by comedian Rhys Nicholson
by Caryn Robbins - July 05, 2016
Over 500 filmmakers, celebrities, media and screen industry representatives turned out to celebrate the very best in Western Australian screen production at the 28th Annual WEST AUSTRALIAN SCREEN AWARDS, hosted by comedian Rhys Nicholson
Julz Hay Presents Gillian Cosgriff in THIS IS WHY WE CAN'T HAVE NICE THINGS, Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016
Cosgriff is an award-winning musical comedian (Winner Best Cabaret Melbourne Fringe 2013, Winner Green Room Awards Original Songs 2013) who has garnered rave reviews and toured extensively across Australia. Drawing on personal experiences has always been the key to her work and This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things is no exception. 'Almost everything in this show is true. Names have been changed to protect the innocent,' she says, 'but some real names are included to incriminate the guilty.'
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016
Cosgriff is an award-winning musical comedian (Winner Best Cabaret Melbourne Fringe 2013, Winner Green Room Awards Original Songs 2013) who has garnered rave reviews and toured extensively across Australia. Drawing on personal experiences has always been the key to her work and This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things is no exception. 'Almost everything in this show is true. Names have been changed to protect the innocent,' she says, 'but some real names are included to incriminate the guilty.'
2016 Victorian State Schools Spectacular Returns This September
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2016
Rehearsals are well underway for the Victorian State Schools Spectacular as 3000 students get ready for this year's show, titled 'The Elements'.
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2016
Rehearsals are well underway for the Victorian State Schools Spectacular as 3000 students get ready for this year's show, titled 'The Elements'.
TEG and Dainty Group Join Forces; Become TEG-DAINTY
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2016
TEG, one of the region's leading integrated ticketing, live content and touring companies, today announced the acquisition of Dainty Group to create TEG-DAINTY.
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2016
TEG, one of the region's leading integrated ticketing, live content and touring companies, today announced the acquisition of Dainty Group to create TEG-DAINTY.
More Lead Cast Announced for DREAM LOVER - THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2016
Producer John Frost today announced the casting for four principal roles in the World Premiere production of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical, which plays at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 22 September for a strictly limited season. Caroline O'Connor, Bert LaBonte, Martin Crewes and Marney McQueen will join David Campbell as Bobby Darin and Hannah Fredericksen as Sandra Dee in the extraordinary tale of the Grammy award-winning singer and Oscar nominated actor, Bobby Darin.
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2016
Producer John Frost today announced the casting for four principal roles in the World Premiere production of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical, which plays at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 22 September for a strictly limited season. Caroline O'Connor, Bert LaBonte, Martin Crewes and Marney McQueen will join David Campbell as Bobby Darin and Hannah Fredericksen as Sandra Dee in the extraordinary tale of the Grammy award-winning singer and Oscar nominated actor, Bobby Darin.
¡HISPANIC ATTACK! Adds New Dates in Sydney, Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2016
¡HISPANIC ATTACK!, the hilarious smash hit of Hayes Theatre Co's 2016 Cabaret Season that played to sell-out audiences and rapturous standing ovations, will return to the Hayes for two return dates in July, as well as making its Melbourne debut at Chapel Off Chapel in September. Starring Ryan Gonzalez (Strictly Ballroom, Violet, Kinky Boots), ¡HISPANIC ATTACK! is an outrageous night out, bursting with laughs, lust, and Latin music. Audiences were screaming for more and they've well and truly been heard!
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2016
¡HISPANIC ATTACK!, the hilarious smash hit of Hayes Theatre Co's 2016 Cabaret Season that played to sell-out audiences and rapturous standing ovations, will return to the Hayes for two return dates in July, as well as making its Melbourne debut at Chapel Off Chapel in September. Starring Ryan Gonzalez (Strictly Ballroom, Violet, Kinky Boots), ¡HISPANIC ATTACK! is an outrageous night out, bursting with laughs, lust, and Latin music. Audiences were screaming for more and they've well and truly been heard!
HOLLYWOOD BLONDE REVUE Coming to Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2016
Direct from LA and after a sold-out season in Hollywood, Hollywood Blondes Revue is bringing its classic glamour to Yarraville, Melbourne.
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2016
Direct from LA and after a sold-out season in Hollywood, Hollywood Blondes Revue is bringing its classic glamour to Yarraville, Melbourne.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to Present THE DRAW: A SYMPHONY This Sept
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 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 - June 29, 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.
The Actors Benevolent Fund of NSW to Present SING-A-LONG SCREENING OF THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2016
On Thursday, August 18th, the ACTORS BENEVOLENT FUND of NSW are asking you to be a 'drag' - get frocked up and come along to the Chauvel Cinema and sing-a-long with Abba, Village People, Gloria Gaynor and more at the world's first interactive screening of the iconic Aussie classic THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT.
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2016
On Thursday, August 18th, the ACTORS BENEVOLENT FUND of NSW are asking you to be a 'drag' - get frocked up and come along to the Chauvel Cinema and sing-a-long with Abba, Village People, Gloria Gaynor and more at the world's first interactive screening of the iconic Aussie classic THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT.
BWW Review: VIVIAN SESSOMS Swings Out In Adelaide
by Barry Lenny - June 29, 2016
Vivian Sessoms has an amazing voice, with a wide range and remarkable control.
by Barry Lenny - June 29, 2016
Vivian Sessoms has an amazing voice, with a wide range and remarkable control.
STEPHEN PAGE ANNOUNCED AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2016 JC WILLIAMSON AWARD®
by Jade Kops - June 29, 2016
STEPHEN PAGE ANNOUNCED AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2016 JC WILLIAMSON AWARD® AUSTRALIA'S PRESTIGIOUS LIVE PERFORMANCE INDUSTRY ACCOLADE
by Jade Kops - June 29, 2016
STEPHEN PAGE ANNOUNCED AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2016 JC WILLIAMSON AWARD® AUSTRALIA'S PRESTIGIOUS LIVE PERFORMANCE INDUSTRY ACCOLADE
4:48 PSYCHOSIS Begins Tonight at Metanoia Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2016
British playwright Sarah Kane's 4:48 Psychosis will be presented on stage in Melbourne this month at the Metanoia Theatre, part of the Brunswick Mechanics Institute.
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2016
British playwright Sarah Kane's 4:48 Psychosis will be presented on stage in Melbourne this month at the Metanoia Theatre, part of the Brunswick Mechanics Institute.
Tim Rogers to Perform in LAST NIGHT WHEN WE WERE YOUNG at Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2016
This August, Tim Rogers - troubadour, flaneur, dilettante, icon and Australia's favourite frontman – will perform as you've never seen him before at Arts Centre Melbourne.
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2016
This August, Tim Rogers - troubadour, flaneur, dilettante, icon and Australia's favourite frontman – will perform as you've never seen him before at Arts Centre Melbourne.
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