AUSTRALIA THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 31

Melbourne's vibrant theatre scene is set to get even more exciting with the launch of 10 Act Cabaret on Friday 12 May at Chapel off Chapel.

Winner of five Tony Awards, the Old Vic production of A Christmas Carol was a runaway hit in its debut season at the Comedy Theatre in 2022, delighting audiences and critics alike.

Due to illness, Jackson Browne's scheduled performances at Aware Super Theatre, Sydney, tonight (Saturday 14 April) and Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, on Sunday 16 April, are postponed.

Fun-loving New York comedian Mark Normand will embark on his first-ever Australian tour this May–June.

Theatre Works St Kilda and Rogue Projects will present the world premiere production of Pear-Shaped as part of the prestigious By Theatre Works program.

This brand-new hour of affordable musical numbers and reasonably priced sketches is an essential guide to surviving this era of skyrocketing prices.

The largest line-up of South Asian female comedians comes together to present “Brown Women Comedy” at this year's Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

NOT FINISHED WITH YOU YET has extended its season into Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023 and must finish on 16th April.

The Meat Market will come alive with the return of the five-star, award-winning box-office hit show MATADOR la experiencia!

One of Australia's favourite performers, Shane Jacobson, will star as The King in MIDNIGHT, a major new musical set to open at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne in June, joining co-stars including Lucy Durack, Thomas McGuane, Verity Hunt-Ballard, Matt Lee, Raphael Wong, Kristie Nguy, Melanie Bird and

Playhouse Pantomimes will return to the Melbourne Comedy Festival with another choose-your-own-adventure show this school holidays! Each performance features three beloved children's tales, complete with original songs and non-stop laughs for the whole family.

Be transported by the atmosphere and excitement of a Parisian-themed revue with a parade of first-class entertainers and the daring beauty of exquisitely bejewelled dancers as stage Spectacular Cabaret De Paris visits Melbourne on 19 & 20 May, Perth on 8 June and Canberra on 15 & 16 June.

As heard nationally on the Triple M network, Sarah Maree Cameron is debuting her first solo comedy show “One Womb Please!” for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival at Coopers Inn.

Following last year's award of the world's greatest theatre prize - the International Ibsen Award - Back to Back Theatre return to Melbourne to perform their acclaimed, multi award winning production small metal objects presented in collaboration with Fed Square.

Comedy audiences are in for a treat this Melbourne International Comedy Festival as award-winning stand-up comedian James Clark & Producer Ben Sorensen present “Comedy for Corporates: Work-Life Balance is for Losers” at the Belgian Beer Café, Melbourne.

From 24 March-30 April, Bendigo will play host to another destination arts event for Australia.

Australian-grown international star soprano Anna O’Byrne brings her critically acclaimed one-woman show Becoming Eliza home to Melbourne for one performance only at the Comedy Theatre, on Saturday, 26 August 7.

Lucy Best (UK) and Michele da Costa (Brazil) established BiLife in 2022, in an effort to raise awareness of the bisexual lifestyle and its potential benefits to you, and your loved ones.

What did our critic think of & JULIET at The Regent Theatre?

“Relax Your Knees” is a peek into the anxious brain of an aggressively optimistic dyslexic queer nightmare, who was raised by TV and is trying their best.

PTOSF is a project which is designed to integrate theatre elements into interactive activities and games to provide a fun experience.

Critically acclaimed theatre company Jetpack Theatre Collective (Pea Green Boat, Art Heist) is bringing The Saboteur, the award-winning improvisation comedy show, to The Butterfly Club in Melbourne 20-25 March.

After years of being known as 'that guy who does Chopper', Heath Franklin is stepping out from behind the moustache and sunnies and working on a new character - himself!

Say 'Hola' to Australia's newest Aussie - Ivan Aristeguieta - this happy immigrant has just become one of us.

In his first trip to Australia to meet the local company, HAMILTON creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, sat down with ABC journalist Leigh Sales in Brisbane – in front of an audience of what are affectionately known around the world as #Hamilfans; for a special Q&A to recognise his contribution to the cul