BWW Review: MEOW MEOW'S LITTLE MERMAID
by Jacqueline Bublitz - January 30, 2016
If you've ever seen Meow Meow perform, you know she's going to tell you something about herself that will ultimately feel a little bit like your own revelation - and so it goes with MEOW MEOW'S LITTLE MERMAID, a tale she might book-end with an assertion about happiness, but fills with sadness, discomfort, desire, and nostalgia through every minute in between.
by Jacqueline Bublitz - January 30, 2016
If you've ever seen Meow Meow perform, you know she's going to tell you something about herself that will ultimately feel a little bit like your own revelation - and so it goes with MEOW MEOW'S LITTLE MERMAID, a tale she might book-end with an assertion about happiness, but fills with sadness, discomfort, desire, and nostalgia through every minute in between.
World Premiere of 80 MINUTES NO INTERVAL Set for Old Fitz Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2016
Thread Entertainment in association with Red Line Productions is pleased to present the World Premiere of Travis Cotton's 80 Minutes No Interval, a short and sharp black comedy with a big impact and a running time only as long as the title suggests.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2016
Thread Entertainment in association with Red Line Productions is pleased to present the World Premiere of Travis Cotton's 80 Minutes No Interval, a short and sharp black comedy with a big impact and a running time only as long as the title suggests.
BAD JEWS Returning to Melbourne in April 2016
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2016
?After a sellout Melbourne season last year, Aleksandar Vass and Vass Theatre Group along with Alex Theatre St Kilda are excited to announce the return of Broadway and West End hit Bad Jews to the Alex Theatre, St Kilda. Due to popular demand, the critically acclaimed, all-Australian production, Bad Jews returns from 27 April for a strictly limited season prior to commencing a National Tour to Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Tickets are on sale now from Ticketek.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2016
?After a sellout Melbourne season last year, Aleksandar Vass and Vass Theatre Group along with Alex Theatre St Kilda are excited to announce the return of Broadway and West End hit Bad Jews to the Alex Theatre, St Kilda. Due to popular demand, the critically acclaimed, all-Australian production, Bad Jews returns from 27 April for a strictly limited season prior to commencing a National Tour to Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Tickets are on sale now from Ticketek.
BWW Review: The Sydney Symphony Orchestra Joins With Diana Krall For The Sydney Leg Of Her WALLFLOWER WORLD TOUR
by Jade Kops - January 28, 2016
Diana Krall's deep smoky jazz fills Sydney Opera House's Concert Hall as she teams up with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra on the first Australian stop of her WALLFLOWER WORLD TOUR.
by Jade Kops - January 28, 2016
Diana Krall's deep smoky jazz fills Sydney Opera House's Concert Hall as she teams up with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra on the first Australian stop of her WALLFLOWER WORLD TOUR.
Original Australian Musical BUTCH MASTERS: MAN OF DESTINY Comes to Midsumma
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2016
Performing in the final week of the Midsumma festival, BUTCH MASTERS: MAN OF DESTINY is a hilarious celebration of musical theatre sexiness and rockin' power ballads.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2016
Performing in the final week of the Midsumma festival, BUTCH MASTERS: MAN OF DESTINY is a hilarious celebration of musical theatre sexiness and rockin' power ballads.
Doorstep Arts Presents DOGFIGHT
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2016
Doorstep Arts has announced the cast and creative team set to deliver the Victorian Premiere of the award-winning musical DOGFIGHT The whole damn world might change tomorrow. So we go for broke today.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2016
Doorstep Arts has announced the cast and creative team set to deliver the Victorian Premiere of the award-winning musical DOGFIGHT The whole damn world might change tomorrow. So we go for broke today.
The Butterfly Glee Club to Hold Fundraising Trivia Night at Melba Spiegeltent
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2016
The Butterfly Glee Club is celebrating its eleventh year by hosting a cabaret trivia night at the Melba Spiegeltent in Collingwood. Hosted by cabaret superstar Chelsea Plumley, and featuring a plethora of incredible prizes, the annual event is raising funds for a much needed new rehearsal piano at The Butterfly Club.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2016
The Butterfly Glee Club is celebrating its eleventh year by hosting a cabaret trivia night at the Melba Spiegeltent in Collingwood. Hosted by cabaret superstar Chelsea Plumley, and featuring a plethora of incredible prizes, the annual event is raising funds for a much needed new rehearsal piano at The Butterfly Club.
STAN Becomes Official Australian Home of Showtime
by Caryn Robbins - January 27, 2016
CBS Corporation and Stan, a joint venture between Nine Entertainment Co. and Fairfax Media, today announced a long-term, exclusive licensing agreement that will bring all future SHOWTIME series and hundreds of hours of acclaimed SHOWTIME programming to the Australian streaming service.
by Caryn Robbins - January 27, 2016
CBS Corporation and Stan, a joint venture between Nine Entertainment Co. and Fairfax Media, today announced a long-term, exclusive licensing agreement that will bring all future SHOWTIME series and hundreds of hours of acclaimed SHOWTIME programming to the Australian streaming service.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at The Australian Ballet's VITESSE
by Christina Mancuso - January 27, 2016
The Australian Ballet's contemporary triple bill Vitesse is ballet at full voltage. Three stripped-back abstract works by three of the world's leading choreographers show the men and women of the Company at their strongest and fastest, shaking the artform to its foundations. Vitesse runs at Arts Centre Melbourne from11-21 March, and Sydney Opera House from 26 April-16 May.
by Christina Mancuso - January 27, 2016
The Australian Ballet's contemporary triple bill Vitesse is ballet at full voltage. Three stripped-back abstract works by three of the world's leading choreographers show the men and women of the Company at their strongest and fastest, shaking the artform to its foundations. Vitesse runs at Arts Centre Melbourne from11-21 March, and Sydney Opera House from 26 April-16 May.
The Australian Ballet's Vitesse Pushes the Boundaries of Ballet
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2016
The Australian Ballet's contemporary triple bill Vitesse is ballet at full voltage. Three stripped-back abstract works by three of the world's leading choreographers show the men and women of the Company at their strongest and fastest, shaking the artform to its foundations. Vitesse runs at Arts Centre Melbourne from 11-21 March, and Sydney Opera House from 26 April-16 May.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2016
The Australian Ballet's contemporary triple bill Vitesse is ballet at full voltage. Three stripped-back abstract works by three of the world's leading choreographers show the men and women of the Company at their strongest and fastest, shaking the artform to its foundations. Vitesse runs at Arts Centre Melbourne from 11-21 March, and Sydney Opera House from 26 April-16 May.
wit incorporated to Present COUCH POTATO
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2016
Audiences will be delighted by the absurd comedy and touching humanity of Couch Potato, wit incorporated's first show for 2016.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2016
Audiences will be delighted by the absurd comedy and touching humanity of Couch Potato, wit incorporated's first show for 2016.
Malthouse Theatre to Stage PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK, 29 Feb-20 March
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2016
Tom Wright's World Premiere adaptation of PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK, based on Joan Lindsay's novel, will be directed by Matthew Lutton at Malthouse Theatre's Merlyn Theatre, running 26 February - 20 March 2016.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2016
Tom Wright's World Premiere adaptation of PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK, based on Joan Lindsay's novel, will be directed by Matthew Lutton at Malthouse Theatre's Merlyn Theatre, running 26 February - 20 March 2016.
New Melbourne Venue Bird's Basement to Open in March
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2016
The jazz corner of the world is now extended to Melbourne. Bird's Basement opens on March 1 with a stellar line up of breathtaking musicians from the best international and local performers, including US jazz legends Ravi Coltrane and Lee Ritenour.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2016
The jazz corner of the world is now extended to Melbourne. Bird's Basement opens on March 1 with a stellar line up of breathtaking musicians from the best international and local performers, including US jazz legends Ravi Coltrane and Lee Ritenour.
Chelsea Plumley to Bring FOLLOW SPOT to Chapel Off Chapel
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2016
Join Australian singer, musician and comedienne Chelsea Plumley in a witty live musical variety show, Follow Spot, at Chapel Off Chapel in February 2016.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2016
Join Australian singer, musician and comedienne Chelsea Plumley in a witty live musical variety show, Follow Spot, at Chapel Off Chapel in February 2016.
Melbourne Theatre Company Launches New Artist Ticket Initiative
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2016
Melbourne Theatre Company announced today it will introduce a new Artist Nights initiative in 2016, providing practicing theatre artists and creatives with access to subsidised $29 tickets to all MTC mainstage productions.
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2016
Melbourne Theatre Company announced today it will introduce a new Artist Nights initiative in 2016, providing practicing theatre artists and creatives with access to subsidised $29 tickets to all MTC mainstage productions.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC - MEET THE STARS to Premiere on the Nine Network
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2016
The Sound of Music - Meet the Stars takes audiences behind the scenes of one of the greatest musicals of all time. Tune in to Channel Nine, WIN or NBN on Saturday 30 January at 4.30pm for a special backstage tour and sneak peek of the London Palladium production currently playing at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney.
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2016
The Sound of Music - Meet the Stars takes audiences behind the scenes of one of the greatest musicals of all time. Tune in to Channel Nine, WIN or NBN on Saturday 30 January at 4.30pm for a special backstage tour and sneak peek of the London Palladium production currently playing at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney.
Single Tickets to The Australian Ballet's 2016 Season on Sale Next Week
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2016
Previously only available as part of a 2016 subscription, individual tickets for all productions in The Australian Ballet's 2016 season will go on sale at 9am AEDT on Thursday 28 January 2016. This year the national company performs in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide, and each season is accompanied by unique behind-the-scenes events to perfectly complement the mainstage productions.
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2016
Previously only available as part of a 2016 subscription, individual tickets for all productions in The Australian Ballet's 2016 season will go on sale at 9am AEDT on Thursday 28 January 2016. This year the national company performs in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide, and each season is accompanied by unique behind-the-scenes events to perfectly complement the mainstage productions.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Australian Tour Partners with Cancer Council
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2016
The producers of the new stage production of The Sound of Music announced today (20th January, 2016) that Cancer Council will be the official charity partner for the Australian tour.
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2016
The producers of the new stage production of The Sound of Music announced today (20th January, 2016) that Cancer Council will be the official charity partner for the Australian tour.
Wayne Tunks Returns to Midsumma at La Mama with THE GIRLIE SHOW Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2016
It's been two years since Wayne Tunks' one man show, 'Everything I Know I Learnt From Madonna' filled the seats at La Mama for Midsumma. Well this year, Wayne's back with another ode to Madonna, THE GIRLIE SHOW, the story of five young people meeting in line for Madonna's Girlie Show tour in 1993.
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2016
It's been two years since Wayne Tunks' one man show, 'Everything I Know I Learnt From Madonna' filled the seats at La Mama for Midsumma. Well this year, Wayne's back with another ode to Madonna, THE GIRLIE SHOW, the story of five young people meeting in line for Madonna's Girlie Show tour in 1993.
The Substation to Celebrate 100th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2016
As the building celebrates 100 years and under the leadership of new director Brad Spolding, THE SUBSTATION introduces a new program building on the foundations of its unique architecture and key collaborations with audiences, communities and artists.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2016
As the building celebrates 100 years and under the leadership of new director Brad Spolding, THE SUBSTATION introduces a new program building on the foundations of its unique architecture and key collaborations with audiences, communities and artists.
New Comedy PEE STICK to Premiere at The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2016
?PEE STICK is a one-woman comedy written and performed by Carly Milroy (LEGENDS, POST-POST), kicking off at The Butterfly Club on Wednesday 17 February for five nights only.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2016
?PEE STICK is a one-woman comedy written and performed by Carly Milroy (LEGENDS, POST-POST), kicking off at The Butterfly Club on Wednesday 17 February for five nights only.
Melbourne Opera to Present THE ABDUCTION FROM THE SERAGLIO
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2016
Following a triumphant debut tour of China, Melbourne Opera (MO) has returned to stage their first opera for 2016 - Mozart's rarely performed singspiel The Abduction from the Seraglio, not staged professionally in Melbourne for over 20 years.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2016
Following a triumphant debut tour of China, Melbourne Opera (MO) has returned to stage their first opera for 2016 - Mozart's rarely performed singspiel The Abduction from the Seraglio, not staged professionally in Melbourne for over 20 years.
LUNGS to Play Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
Kate Atkinson (Wentworth, The Waiting Room) and Bert LaBonte (Birdland, The Mountaintop) star in Lungs, a funny, tender and profound new play by critically acclaimed British writer Duncan Macmillan. Bringing our uncertainties and unspoken thoughts about the future into full voice, Lungs makes its Australian premiere on Thursday 11 February at Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
Kate Atkinson (Wentworth, The Waiting Room) and Bert LaBonte (Birdland, The Mountaintop) star in Lungs, a funny, tender and profound new play by critically acclaimed British writer Duncan Macmillan. Bringing our uncertainties and unspoken thoughts about the future into full voice, Lungs makes its Australian premiere on Thursday 11 February at Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio.
Lisa-Skye & Daisy Berry Coming to The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
An evening with Lisa-Skye and Daisy Berry: The queerest all-female double-bill going 'round.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
An evening with Lisa-Skye and Daisy Berry: The queerest all-female double-bill going 'round.
Au Revoir! LES MISERABLES to Close This Weekend After 19 Months in Australia
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2016
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Boublil & Schonberg's legendary musical, LES MISERABLES, premiered in Melbourne on June 22nd 2014 and is now preparing for its final bow this coming Sunday 17th January in Brisbane. The award-winning Australian production has celebrated an extraordinary 19-month run with triumphant seasons in Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Brisbane and will close after 588 performances.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2016
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Boublil & Schonberg's legendary musical, LES MISERABLES, premiered in Melbourne on June 22nd 2014 and is now preparing for its final bow this coming Sunday 17th January in Brisbane. The award-winning Australian production has celebrated an extraordinary 19-month run with triumphant seasons in Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Brisbane and will close after 588 performances.
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