The Butterfly Club to Present Largest MICF Program to Date
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2016
The Butterfly Club have a proud 17-year history of presenting independent cabaret, theatre, music, comedy and burlesque. For this year's Melbourne International Comedy Festival, they have rolled out their most ambitious and exciting program to date. Over the four weeks of the festival, they will play host to 19 productions, totalling 157 individual performances. Crazy? Probably. Logistical nightmare? Definitely. Brilliant? Absolutely.
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2016
The Butterfly Club have a proud 17-year history of presenting independent cabaret, theatre, music, comedy and burlesque. For this year's Melbourne International Comedy Festival, they have rolled out their most ambitious and exciting program to date. Over the four weeks of the festival, they will play host to 19 productions, totalling 157 individual performances. Crazy? Probably. Logistical nightmare? Definitely. Brilliant? Absolutely.
Melbourne Ballet Company Set for Residency at the Alex Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
The Melbourne Ballet Company (MBC) and the Alex Theatre St Kilda are proud to announce a 2016 residency where the vibrant ballet company will develop and perform several works at one of Melbourne's most exciting new theatres.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
The Melbourne Ballet Company (MBC) and the Alex Theatre St Kilda are proud to announce a 2016 residency where the vibrant ballet company will develop and perform several works at one of Melbourne's most exciting new theatres.
Soothplayers' COMPLETELY IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE to Play MICF 2016
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
Soothplayers are proud to bring Completely Improvised Shakespeare to the 2016 Melbourne International Comedy Festival! Using nothing but their wits, wills, and a title provided by the audience, Soothplayers will present twenty-two all-new Shakespearean plays at Trades Hall for a full festival season.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
Soothplayers are proud to bring Completely Improvised Shakespeare to the 2016 Melbourne International Comedy Festival! Using nothing but their wits, wills, and a title provided by the audience, Soothplayers will present twenty-two all-new Shakespearean plays at Trades Hall for a full festival season.
Melbourne Ballet Announces Alex Theatre St Kilda Residency With New Ballet, March 11-12
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
The Melbourne Ballet Company (MBC) and the Alex Theatre St Kilda are proud to announce a 2016 residency where the vibrant ballet company will develop and perform several works at one of Melbourne's most exciting new theatres.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
The Melbourne Ballet Company (MBC) and the Alex Theatre St Kilda are proud to announce a 2016 residency where the vibrant ballet company will develop and perform several works at one of Melbourne's most exciting new theatres.
Impromptunes Returning to MICF 2016
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2016
Impromptunes is Australia's finest improvisation comedy troupe, receiving audience support and critical acclaim alike since its debut in 2013.The talented team will be back again in March 2016, ready to amaze Melbourne Comedy Festival audiences for 10 shows only with their unparalleled performance spectacle, "The Completely Improvised Musical."
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2016
Impromptunes is Australia's finest improvisation comedy troupe, receiving audience support and critical acclaim alike since its debut in 2013.The talented team will be back again in March 2016, ready to amaze Melbourne Comedy Festival audiences for 10 shows only with their unparalleled performance spectacle, "The Completely Improvised Musical."
Eternity Playhouse to Present Sydney Premiere of SAVAGES
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2016
?Patricia Cornelius is one of Australia's most awarded playwrights but her work is often overlooked by professional theatre companies for being too controversial and confronting. Darlinghurst Theatre Company is proud to present the Sydney premiere of her latest work Savages from 1 April to 1 May at Eternity Playhouse.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2016
?Patricia Cornelius is one of Australia's most awarded playwrights but her work is often overlooked by professional theatre companies for being too controversial and confronting. Darlinghurst Theatre Company is proud to present the Sydney premiere of her latest work Savages from 1 April to 1 May at Eternity Playhouse.
Lyric Opera of Melbourne to Give PYGMALION New Life with Unconventional Casting
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2016
Lyric Opera gets its year underway with a one-act opera-ballet titled PYGMALION - with a surprising lead performer.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2016
Lyric Opera gets its year underway with a one-act opera-ballet titled PYGMALION - with a surprising lead performer.
ROSE BEFORE HOES Set for MICF
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2016
Rose Before Hoes is a very poignant and deep comedy show that will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions and leave you with a deep, heart-warming message by the end. That, or it's a lot of sex stories and some insight into what it's like to be diagnosed with ADHD as a 32 year old woman (bad*)
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2016
Rose Before Hoes is a very poignant and deep comedy show that will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions and leave you with a deep, heart-warming message by the end. That, or it's a lot of sex stories and some insight into what it's like to be diagnosed with ADHD as a 32 year old woman (bad*)
DHEEPAN, LOVE AT FIRST CHILD and More Highlight Alliance Francaise French Film Festival's 2016 Programme
by TV News Desk - March 01, 2016
Following the overwhelming success of its 2015 season, the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival will return to Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas Adelaide from 31 March 2016, with an exceptional array of contemporary French cinema.
by TV News Desk - March 01, 2016
Following the overwhelming success of its 2015 season, the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival will return to Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas Adelaide from 31 March 2016, with an exceptional array of contemporary French cinema.
THE LION KING Bids Farewell to Australia
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2016
Disney Theatrical Productions today thanked the Australian public as the spectacularly successful season of landmark musical THE LION KING closed this weekend.
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2016
Disney Theatrical Productions today thanked the Australian public as the spectacularly successful season of landmark musical THE LION KING closed this weekend.
THE LION KING Wraps Sold Out Australian Season
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2016
Disney Theatrical Productions today thanked the Australian public as the spectacularly successful season of landmark musical The Lion King ended this weekend.
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2016
Disney Theatrical Productions today thanked the Australian public as the spectacularly successful season of landmark musical The Lion King ended this weekend.
Circus Automata Exhibition by Mark Ogge on View at Arts Centre Melbourne thru March 20
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2016
This week a rare Automata has appeared at the Arts Centre Melbourne.
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2016
This week a rare Automata has appeared at the Arts Centre Melbourne.
Kitten N' Lou to Bring OVEREXPOSED! to The Butterfly Club, Jan 26-31
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2016
Kitten N' Lou are... OVEREXPOSED! running 26-31 February at 8:30pm at The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place, off Lt Collins Street.
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2016
Kitten N' Lou are... OVEREXPOSED! running 26-31 February at 8:30pm at The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place, off Lt Collins Street.
RENT Returning to Hayes Theatre Co.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2016
Highway Run Productions' 2015 smash-hit RENT was one of the fastest-selling shows at Hayes Theatre Co, selling out before it opened, and enjoying some of the most enthusiastic audience responses to date. The hit production returns to the intimate space from March 29 for a strictly limited three-week season.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2016
Highway Run Productions' 2015 smash-hit RENT was one of the fastest-selling shows at Hayes Theatre Co, selling out before it opened, and enjoying some of the most enthusiastic audience responses to date. The hit production returns to the intimate space from March 29 for a strictly limited three-week season.
Arts Centre Melbourne to Host Jazz High Tea 2016
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2016
Step back to a time of tea dresses and lounge suits for luxurious afternoons of delicious sweet treats and sophisticated jazz at Arts Centre Melbourne. Returning after two sell-out seasons in The Famous Spiegeltent, Jazz High Tea features a different act on the first Sunday of every month until October. Jazz-lovers and newcomers alike will enjoy knockout vocalists delivering jazz classics and derivatives of the chic genre, including blues, soul and gypsy swing.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2016
Step back to a time of tea dresses and lounge suits for luxurious afternoons of delicious sweet treats and sophisticated jazz at Arts Centre Melbourne. Returning after two sell-out seasons in The Famous Spiegeltent, Jazz High Tea features a different act on the first Sunday of every month until October. Jazz-lovers and newcomers alike will enjoy knockout vocalists delivering jazz classics and derivatives of the chic genre, including blues, soul and gypsy swing.
BWW Review: Australian Brandenburg Orchestra's 2016 Season Opener MAURICE STEGER: RECORDER REVOLUTIONARY Is A Sensational Showcase Of the Simple Instrument.
by Jade Kops - February 25, 2016
The energetic, engaging and enthusiastic Maurice Steger joins with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra to delight audiences with the amazingly complex music that he can produce from the seemingly simple instrument for RECORDER REVOLUTIONARY.
by Jade Kops - February 25, 2016
The energetic, engaging and enthusiastic Maurice Steger joins with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra to delight audiences with the amazingly complex music that he can produce from the seemingly simple instrument for RECORDER REVOLUTIONARY.
BWW Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Is A Fabulously Fun Feast For The Senses
by Jade Kops - February 24, 2016
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, the dark and twisted rock musical about love, desire and a mysterious pot plant thrilled the opening night audience at Hayes Theatre.
by Jade Kops - February 24, 2016
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, the dark and twisted rock musical about love, desire and a mysterious pot plant thrilled the opening night audience at Hayes Theatre.
Aidan Killian Brings Stand Up Show WHISTLEBLOWERS to Melbourne in March
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2016
Aidan Killian, 'Ireland's hottest comedian' (One World Chronicle) brings his critically acclaimed stand up comedy show WHISTLEBLOWERS to Melbourne in March.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2016
Aidan Killian, 'Ireland's hottest comedian' (One World Chronicle) brings his critically acclaimed stand up comedy show WHISTLEBLOWERS to Melbourne in March.
Magic Steven to Bring I'M PROUD OF YOU to Southbank Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2016
Following a string of successful shows across Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Magic Steven returns to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with his new show 'I'm Proud of You' for three nights only at Southbank Theatre, April 12 - 14. Sharing some of his most recent personal experiences, as recorded by him in an ongoing series of pocket notebooks, Magic Steven's performances are sometimes awkward, often profound and always hilarious. This daily writing practice is maintained by Magic Steven, with extreme attention to detail, in an attempt to treat each experience he has, as a lesson... and thereby grow, as a person. Come and grow with Magic Steven...
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2016
Following a string of successful shows across Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Magic Steven returns to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with his new show 'I'm Proud of You' for three nights only at Southbank Theatre, April 12 - 14. Sharing some of his most recent personal experiences, as recorded by him in an ongoing series of pocket notebooks, Magic Steven's performances are sometimes awkward, often profound and always hilarious. This daily writing practice is maintained by Magic Steven, with extreme attention to detail, in an attempt to treat each experience he has, as a lesson... and thereby grow, as a person. Come and grow with Magic Steven...
White Night Melbourne Draws Record Crowd
by Louisa Brady - February 21, 2016
Last night 580,000 people visited the city and marvelled, danced, celebrated and delighted in the fourth White Night Melbourne, Australia's most celebrated cultural event.
by Louisa Brady - February 21, 2016
Last night 580,000 people visited the city and marvelled, danced, celebrated and delighted in the fourth White Night Melbourne, Australia's most celebrated cultural event.
Wes Carr to Reprise Original Role in ROLLING THUNDER VIETNAM on Australian Tour This Summer
by Louisa Brady - February 20, 2016
The Producer of Australian concert drama Rolling Thunder Vietnam - Songs That Defined A Generation is delighted to announce that Australian singer, songwriter and actor WES CARR is returning for this exclusive national tour that will start in Melbourne on 23 July then tour to Sydney, Wollongong, Gold Coast, Canberra and Newcastle finishing in Perth on 20 August.
by Louisa Brady - February 20, 2016
The Producer of Australian concert drama Rolling Thunder Vietnam - Songs That Defined A Generation is delighted to announce that Australian singer, songwriter and actor WES CARR is returning for this exclusive national tour that will start in Melbourne on 23 July then tour to Sydney, Wollongong, Gold Coast, Canberra and Newcastle finishing in Perth on 20 August.
Circus Circus and More Among White Night Melbourne 2016's Major Commissions
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2016
White Night Melbourne, Australia's only all night celebration of culture and creativity and a genuine urban adventure returns for the fourth year for one night only today 20th February 2016 from 7pm to 7am, featuring local, national and international artists and works.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2016
White Night Melbourne, Australia's only all night celebration of culture and creativity and a genuine urban adventure returns for the fourth year for one night only today 20th February 2016 from 7pm to 7am, featuring local, national and international artists and works.
Kurt Phelan Coming to The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2016
2015 was an excellent year for actor Kurt Phelan. After conjuring his inner Patrick Swayze in a national tour of Dirty Dancing he has just completed writing his brand new cabaret, Phelan Groovy - a hilarious, access all areas romp into his mind both on and off stage. The production is part biographical, part behind-the-scenes voyeurism and ALL entertainment.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2016
2015 was an excellent year for actor Kurt Phelan. After conjuring his inner Patrick Swayze in a national tour of Dirty Dancing he has just completed writing his brand new cabaret, Phelan Groovy - a hilarious, access all areas romp into his mind both on and off stage. The production is part biographical, part behind-the-scenes voyeurism and ALL entertainment.
3 COURSE COMEDY Set for Melbourne International Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2016
After selling out in Melbourne and at Perth's Fringe World, David Rose, Tim Hewitt and Michael Shafar dish up a smorgasbord of delicious stand-up with 3 Course Comedy. Featuring three of Melbourne's finest comedians, this is a stand-up degustation unlike any other (in that there isn't actually any food).
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2016
After selling out in Melbourne and at Perth's Fringe World, David Rose, Tim Hewitt and Michael Shafar dish up a smorgasbord of delicious stand-up with 3 Course Comedy. Featuring three of Melbourne's finest comedians, this is a stand-up degustation unlike any other (in that there isn't actually any food).
RocKwiz's REALLY REALLY GOOD FRIDAY Set for Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2016
RocKwiz has always had really, really Good Fridays, but in the past they've been in a big top at the Byron Bay Bluesfest. This year, the gang are coming out of the mud and heading to Arts Centre Melbourne's State Theatre stage on 25 March with some really, really special guests.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2016
RocKwiz has always had really, really Good Fridays, but in the past they've been in a big top at the Byron Bay Bluesfest. This year, the gang are coming out of the mud and heading to Arts Centre Melbourne's State Theatre stage on 25 March with some really, really special guests.
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