AUSTRALIA THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 174

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 se

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 is Australia's finest improvisation comedy troupe, receiving audience support and critical acclaim alike since its debut in 2013.

?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.

Lyric Opera gets its year underway with a one-act opera-ballet titled PYGMALION - with a surprising lead performer.

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.

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.

Disney Theatrical Productions today thanked the Australian public as the spectacularly successful season of landmark musical THE LION KING closed this weekend.

Disney Theatrical Productions today thanked the Australian public as the spectacularly successful season of landmark musical The Lion King ended this weekend.

This week a rare Automata has appeared at the Arts Centre Melbourne.

Kitten N' Lou are.

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.

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.

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.

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, 'Ireland's hottest comedian' (One World Chronicle) brings his critically acclaimed stand up comedy show WHISTLEBLOWERS to Melbourne in March.

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.

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.

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, Wollongon

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.

2015 was an excellent year for actor Kurt Phelan.

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.

RocKwiz has always had really, really Good Fridays, but in the past they've been in a big top at the Byron Bay Bluesfest.

?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, Go

Prepare to get Kinky! Tickets for the Australian season of feel-good, multi award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS go on sale today 18 February 2016.