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SINK and MULCH UNDERGROUND Will Be Performed at Arts House in July
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2021
A curious double-bill at Arts House starts with SINK, a percussive eruption; and then descends into a subterranean gardening club, Mulch Underground. 
Back To Back Theatre To Join The National Performing Arts Partnership Framework
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2021
Back to Back Theatre has announced its inclusion in the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework (NPAPF), a new eight year funding model which replaces the Australian Major Performing Arts Framework and will include eight new arts organisations.
Rescheduled Season Confirmed For ARCHIMEDES WAR at Northcote Town Hall Arts Centr
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2021
What happens when our games are about war, and war is played like a game? Playwright Melissa Reeves has teamed up with director Susie Dee for a dark comedy exploring the frightening depersonalisation of modern warfare at Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre from 10 – 20 August.
WHEREVER SHE WANDERS Will Be Performed by Griffin Theatre Company in July
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2021
At one of the country’s oldest residential colleges, student and aspiring journalist Nikki Faletau is on a collision course with Jo Mulligan, the first female Master of the college. Scandals inside the college rarely reach the outside world, as there’s always quiet money to mop up the mess. 
Victorian Opera Cancels In-Theatre Performacnes of PARRWANG LIFTS THE SKY
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2021
The Digital Access performance, originally scheduled to livestream on Saturday 12 June, 2.00 pm has been rescheduled to Saturday 19 June at 2.00 pm. Ticket holders may either exchange their booking to the Digital Access* viewing option or refund the price of all tickets to the original payment method.
Tickets Are Now on Sale For Melbourne Run of ONCE
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2021
Tickets  are now on sale for the Broadway musical ONCE, which is set to melt hearts again at Melbourne’s prestigious Comedy Theatre from 17 September.  Based on the movie of the same name by John Carney, with a book by Enda Walsh, it is the only Broadway show with music that won the Academy Award®, Grammy Award®, Olivier Award and Tony Award®. 
BETTER OFF SAID Will Return to Brunswick Ballroom in July
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2021
The spectacular line up locked in for the July soiree features four fantastic readers who will reflect on 'the words I wish I'd said', including television host Myf Warhurst, journalist and podcaster Osman Faruqi, Walkley-award winning radio host Virginia Trioli as well as editor and arts worker Lujayn Hourani. 
SYSTEM_ERROR Will Be Performed By Chamber Made in July
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2021
SYSTEM_ERROR by Chamber Made is a new hybrid work where technology and the human body collide to create a rich aural-visual experience through an amazing bespoke instrument made from a matrix of electrically conductive tape.
HAMILTON Will Open in Melbourne in March 2022
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2021
The producers of HAMILTON have today officially confirmed that the Tony, Grammy, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize winning musical will play in Melbourne, at Her Majesty's Theatre from 16 March 2022.
Melbourne International Singers Festival Rescheduled To August 2021
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2021
As Melbourne is currently in lockdown due to the COVID 19 pandemic this year's Melbourne International Singers Festival has been re-scheduled to the weekend of Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August 2021.
Victorian Opera Releases Statement Apologizing For Lack of Diversity in THE WHO'S TOMMY Cast
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2021
Victorian Opera has apologized for a lack of diversity in the cast for its upcoming production of The Who’s Tommy, after the company received backlash on social media.
At-Home Theatre DARKFIELD RADIO Returns With Season 2
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2021
Highly acclaimed at-home audio experience, DARKFIELD RADIO, is back in Australia for its second season, KNOT, this June. Part of the Tribeca Film Festival Immersive Lineup, KNOT is a three-part immersive audio experience designed for one person which unfolds in three different locations in one evening, blurring the lines between real and imagined.
Full Cast Announced for NEXT TO NORMAL Presented by James Terry Collective
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2021
After an extensive audition process of over 250 performers, James Terry Collective has announced the full cast of Next to Normal. Previously announced, this electric production will star Queenie van de Zandt in the leading role of Diana Goodman. Returning to the stage is Tyran Parke as Dan Goodman.
Immersive THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Will Be Performed at Brighton Fringe Festival 2021 This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2021
After a sell-out run at The Omnibus Theatre in March 2020 just a few days before theatres shut their doors, Say It Again, Sorry? and The Warren will present the hit interactive show, The Importance of Being... Earnest? 
The ACO & Belvoir Will Present BAROQUE REVELRY Revelry in June
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2021
The Australian Chamber Orchestra explores the sordid and ultra-vibrant world of the Baroque concert hall in collaboration with Belvoir, running 19-30 June in Melbourne & Sydney.
Joanna Murray-Smith's BERLIN is Now Available From MTC Digital Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2021
From today, audiences around Australia will have the opportunity to watch Melbourne Theatre Company's production of Joanna Murray-Smith's brand new play, Berlin, via MTC Digital Theatre.
Jimmy Barnes Adds Second And Final Melbourne Show To National Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2021
Frontier Touring has announced that Jimmy Barnes has added a second and final Melbourne show at the Palais Theatre on Friday 23 July.
PARRWANG LIFTS THE SKY Will Be Performed by Victorian Opera at Arts Centre Melbourne in June
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2021
Learn all about the production, cast, and how to get tickets now!
ADULTS ONLY MAGIC SHOW Returns to Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2021
Following the roaring success of their 2020 and 2021 seasons, which saw an unprecedented  run of COMPLETELY SELL OUT performances; Showmen Productions are once again returning to their hometown of Melbourne with their hilarious R-RATED 18+ magic show aptly  named – ADULTS ONLY MAGIC SHOW.
Post Modern Jukebox Announces Australian Tour February 2022
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2021
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox celebrates The Grand Reopening with a worldwide tour. The pop-jazz phenomenon makes its long-awaited return to live performance with a celebration of the new Roaring 20s travelling across the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, New Zealand and Europe.
Evelyn Krape Plays Title Role in Melbourne Shakespeare Company's KING LEAR Beginning Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2021
Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s moving contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy – King Lear is a tender, violent, and intimate exploration of old age portrayed in all its vulnerability, pride, folly and wisdom.
Nai Palm Announced As Ambassador For Record Store Day 2021
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2021
NAI PALM has today been announced as our second Ambassador for Record Store Day 2021 which will be held across 2 days on June 12 and July 17.
Melbourne Cabaret Festival Will Return in June 2021
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2021
The Melbourne Cabaret Festival will return to Chapel Off Chapel from 16 to 27 June 2021. The festival features two weeks of atmospheric, seductive and soul-stirring entertainment. You can experience an entertaining night out and be enticed by the launch of brand new and exciting cabaret shows.
The David Roche Foundation Celebrates 5 Years, 26,000 Visitors And A New Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2021
The David Roche Foundation House Museum which has the finest private collection of decorative art in Australia with more than 3,000 works, marks its 5th anniversary on 3 June and is celebrating more than 26,000 visitors and a changing exhibition program that has moved from Japan to Russia, and quilts to clocks.
John Paul Young Announces 50 Years Young - The Anniversary Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2021
JPY 50 Years Young – The Anniversary Tour, will take you on that journey in songs and stories from Glasgow, Scotland to the shores of Australia and back around the world again, as John performs the songs that brought him national and international stardom.

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