Get theatre news and discounts for Australia - Melbourne

Australia - Melbourne Theatre Newsroom Page 61

Back to Main...
BWW Review: BABY ZOOMERS at Online
by Barry Lenny - May 19, 2020
Give very generously to this wonderful cause.
MATT HEYWARD on THE ARTS WELLBEING COLLECTIVE & MICHAEL RALPH on Encore Broadcast of 'SELF'
by Josh Stent - May 18, 2020
The arts industry is one that requires a tough skin to work in at the best of times. The shutdown of the Australian arts industry, due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), has highlighted why mental health is more important now, than ever before.
Lucy Durack, Silvie Paladino and The AMERICAN PSYCHO Cast Will Entertain On Arts Centre Melbourne's BIG NIGHT IN Episode 4
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2020
Lucy Durack, Silvie Paladino and the cast of American Psycho The Musical will entertain viewers of Episode 4 of live variety digital show, Arts Centre Melbourne's Big Night In with John Foreman.
Finnish Piano Virtuoso Paavali Jumppanen Named New Artistic Director of Australian National Academy of Music
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2020
Paavali Jumppanen, Finland's very own piano virtuoso, will take up the position of artistic director of Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) in January 2021, Limelight Magazine reports.
Australia Council for the Arts Provides Grants to 166 Artists and Organizations
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2020
The Australia Council for the Arts has provided grants to 166 artists, groups and arts organizations.
MOUNTAIN GOAT MOUNTAIN A New Audio-led At Home Experience for Families Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2020
Families across Australia have the opportunity to participate in an adventurous new audio-led theatre experience, Mountain Goat Mountain, developed during isolation for families to enjoy at home. The work has been created by Threshold and developed with the support of Arts Centre Melbourne, Adelaide Festival Centre's DreamBIG Children's Festival, HOTA Home of the Arts and AWESOME International Children's Festival, takes families with young children (5+) who are missing going to the theatre on an interactive storytelling journey.
Australian Soap Opera Neighbours Resumes Filming, with Added Safety Measures
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2020
In the first step in bringing back the entertainment industry in Australia, the soap opera Neighbours has resumed filming, according to The Print.
Paris Opera Ballet Brisbane Season Postponed Due To COVID-19
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2020
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) officially confirmed today that its International Series season of the acclaimed Paris Opera Ballet would not proceed this July due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Australian String Quartet (ASQ) Invites The Public To Contribute To Its Encore Project
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2020
The Australian String Quartet (ASQ) invites the public to contribute to its Encore project (until 1 June 2020) with a crowdfunding campaign to ensure that more local composers can be commissioned.
Opera Australia Announces Cancellations Of Musicals and Opera - FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, WEST SIDE STORY, and More
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2020
Opera Australia has announced a further round of cancellations due to the ongoing coronavirus restrictions that will bring the total number of performances either cancelled or postponed in 2020 to more than 570 across the country. 
Rhonda Burchmore, Ricki-Lee, and Aled Jones Will Entertain On Arts Centre Melbourne's BIG NIGHT IN
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2020
Much-loved Australian entertainer Rhonda Burchmore, Welsh singer, radio and television presenter Aled Jones and popular singer/songwriter Ricki-Lee are set to entertain during this week's episode of live variety digital show, Arts Centre Melbourne's Big Night In with John Foreman on May 13 at 7pm.
BWW Feature: LIGHTS UP ON THE ARTS [HOME DELIVERY]
by Josh Stent - May 06, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) has devastated the Australian theatre industry. While the closure of theatres has significantly helped fight this pandemic by ensuring social distancing, Australian arts' workers have been left with the grim reality of unemployment. Despite this sudden and unforeseen shutdown of theatre, the comradery and resilience of those working in entertainment continues to shine. This is evident in the hard work of James Cutler and Joshua Robson Productions who have ensured that the show will go on, by establishing an outstanding performance initiative called LIGHTS UP ON THE ARTS [HOME DELIVERY].
War Survivor Leila Chalk Releases Isolation Journal To Help Others Release Their Inner Anxieties During Isolation 
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2020
Australian lawyer, mum and war survivor Leila Chalk has drawn from her childhood experiences in war-torn Bosnia and her time spent in a detention camp in Northern Croatia to create what might be Australia's first Isolation Journal: a beautifully designed notebook with questions and writing prompts to help people document, process, and flourish during the self-isolation period brought on by COVID-19.
Chart-Topping Podcast AUSTRALIAN TRUE CRIME Announces Live Virtual Event
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2020
TEG Dainty is excited to announce that Meshel Laurie and Emily Webb will bring their hugely successful podcast Australian True Crime to the stage this May for a special live-streamed virtual event.  Joining them will be fan-favourites Ron Iddles and Narelle Fraser.  The top detectives willa?"for the very first timea?"come together to discuss some of the most notorious and interesting cases that they investigated in their decades on the job.
Melbourne Production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Suspended Through June
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2020
The producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have a continuing commitment to the safety and peace of mind of all its audiences, cast and company, and theatre staff.
Marina Prior and Rob Mills Join Arts Centre Melbourne's BIG NIGHT IN Episode 2
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2020
Renowned Australian soprano Marina Prior, musical theatre performer, actor and singer Rob Mills and American musical theatre performer and opera singer Meghan Picerno (Christine, Phantom of the Opera, Broadway) will join this week's episode of live variety digital show, Arts Centre Melbourne's Big Night In with John Foreman on May 6 at 7pm.
Opera Australia Launches Free On Demand Streaming Service, Featuring Archival Performances, Conversations, and More!
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2020
Opera Australia is launching a new online streaming service, OA | TV: Opera Australia on Demand.
Music Theatre Melbourne Launches COVID: THE MUSICAL Writing Competition
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2020
MTM is calling on Australian writers to submit their work (as individuals or in collaboration) for MTM's consideration. The central theme of the show must concern the Coronavirus.
BWW Review: WAITING FOR HAMLET at Online
by Barry Lenny - May 03, 2020
We are given two absolutely superb performances by Nicholas Collett and Tim Marriott.
Bianca Baykara
by Josh Stent - April 28, 2020
In this time of uncertainty, theatres in Australia, The West End, Broadway and around the world have gone dark in an attempt to help fight the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This has left performers, producers, musicians and other art workers unemployed and anxious about what their future holds.
Melbourne's MEMO Music Hall Will Stream 'Here's To The Ladies' Concert
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2020
St Kilda's MEMO Music Hall continues its transition from Dance Hall to Digital Venue with a very special Mother's Day event at 7.30pm 10 May featuring an all-star line-up of leading ladies of Australian Music Theatre.
Victorian Government Announces $16.8 Million Survival Package For Creative Organizations and Individuals
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2020
According to AussieTheatre.com, the Victorian Government has announced a $16.8 million arts survival package, to help Victorian creative organizations and individuals through the health crisis.
Sydney and Melbourne Runs of THE SECRET GARDEN, Starring Anthony Warlow, Have Been Cancelled
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2020
Producers Opera Australia and John Frost have announced that both the Sydney and Melbourne seasons of The Secret Garden have been cancelled due to the current health crisis.
Tim Minchin and More Join Lineup for Anzac Day Special Televised Concert Event This Saturday
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2020
As Australia and New Zealand prepare to commemorate Anzac Day amid the COVID-19 crisis even more artists have joined the lineup for Music From The Home Front. The televised concert event is being staged as a thank you for those who have served our country and frontline workers.
Australian String Quartet Will Release New Recordings Across Several Digital Streaming Platforms
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2020
From tomorrow (Friday April 24) the ASQ will release new recordings by contemporary Australian composers and throughout 2020, across digital streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, and Youtube. During an unprecedented season of 'national hibernation', the Australian String Quartet continues to champion Australian art and music through digital realms.

Videos


Faulty Towers The Dining Experience in Australia - Melbourne Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel (3/6 - 12/12)
Vogue in Australia - Melbourne Vogue
Viva Melbourne (1/2 - 4/15)
PHOTOS VIDEOS
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour - Phantom of the Opera in Australia - Melbourne Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour - Phantom of the Opera
Mrs Macquaries Point (3/27 - 5/3)
MJ The Musical in Australia - Melbourne MJ The Musical
Her Majesty's Theatre (9/9 - 3/1)
Mackenzie in Australia - Melbourne Mackenzie
Arts Centre Melbourne (7/23 - 8/9)
Julius Caesar in Australia - Melbourne Julius Caesar
Arts Centre Melbourne (4/23 - 5/10)
A Deep Dive into Julius Caesar in Australia - Melbourne A Deep Dive into Julius Caesar
The University of Melbourne (3/19 - 3/19)
VIEW SHOWS  ADD A SHOW