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Frank Van Straten Fellowship Recipient Announced
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2020
Arts Centre Melbourne is delighted to announce the recipient of the inaugural Frank Van Straten Fellowship, award-winning playwright Dr Kate Rice.
Full Cast Announced for ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO¹S NEST
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2020
A star-studded cast including some of Australia's most celebrated television, film and theatre performers will join already announced Lachy Hulme and Roz Hammond in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, to be staged at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne for a strictly limited season from 23 May.
Extension Announced For MARLENE DIETRICH: PERFECT ILLUSION
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2020
After a hugely successful sell out run The Butterfly Club has extended their season of a?oeMarelene Dietrich :Perfect Illusiona??. Supported by the Goethe Institut, award-winning German actor and cabaret performer Uschi Felix will bring Dietrich's life and story to the stage, as she prepares for her last performance at age 74.
Lindsey Stirling Brings New Tour To Australia
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2020
She's back! After three years, electronic violinist, dancer, and composer, Lindsey Stirling, will make her big return to Australia for four very special shows in support of her latest fifth studio album, Artemis.   The highly anticipated The Artemis Tour will make stops at:
Chloe Black Brings SWITCH HITTER To Melbourne Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2020
Switch-Hitter- Noun: an ambidextrous batter in baseball. Also a bisexual person.
Full Adult Cast Announced For Anthony Warlow-Led THE SECRET GARDEN at the Sydney Lyric Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2020
Producers John Frost and Opera Australia today announced the full adult cast for the 25th anniversary production of The Secret Garden which will play at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star from 2 August, then transfer to Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne from 13 November.
John Edward Will Embark On Australian Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2020
The world's foremost psychic medium, JOHN EDWARD returns to Australia for national tour AUGUST / SEPTEMBER and will be in Sydney March 30 & 31, Melbourne April 1 for a promo tour.
Whoa! Alyssa Premiere New Show At MICF
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2020
Fresh from the state finals of RAW Comedy, Melbourne's favourite gay comedy power couple, Colwyn Buckland and Filip Lescaut are back with the third instalment of their sketch extravaganza, Woah, Alyssa! 3, premiering as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Michael Shafar Returns to Melbourne International Comedy Festival With GETTING BETTER
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2020
Following a sellout 2019 season, comedian Michael Shafar returns to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2020 with a brand-new show.
Miley Cyrus Will Headline “World Tour Bushfire Relief” Charity Concert
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2020
Miley Cyrus will headline the World Tour Bushfire Relief charity concert a?" a one night only event to benefit Australian fire relief efforts on Friday 13th March at Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne. Country-rap star Lil Nas X, pop duo The Veronicas and DJ Seb Fontaine will join Miley Cyrus as special guests.
Jacinta Gregory Comes to Melbourne International Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2020
Jacinta Gregory is a musical comedian who is obsessed with all things 80s a?" Cyndi Lauper, Dirty Dancing, The Berlin wall: Join her, and a live band, for an hour of synth-filled songs about love, bisexuality, mental illness and John Hughes.
OLIVER SUDDEN Announced at Melbourne International Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2020
The one true Oliver will melt into a popsicle puddle and startle an intrepid swan baby.
The Amplifier SLAM Rally Experience Announced At The Australian Music Vault
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2020
In anticipation of the 10-year anniversary of the SLAM (Save Live Australia's Music) Rally, the Australian Music Vault has added a newly commissioned digital moving image work to their 360-degree experiential room, The Amplifier.
Melbourne Theatre Company Pays Tribute to Zoe Caldwell
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2020
Melbourne Theatre Company today paid tribute to Zoe Caldwell who passed away on Monday 17 February 2020.
Rachelle Ann Go Joins Line-up For DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING?
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2020
Enda Markey, the producer of Boublil & Schönberg's DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING, has announced that Rachelle Ann Go, the acclaimed West End and Broadway star, will join the concerts celebrating the creators of Les Misérables, Miss Saigon and more. DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING? will have its premiere at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival in June prior to dates in Sydney and Melbourne.
AMERICAN PSYCHO Will Make its Premiere at Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2020
American Psycho a?' The Musical, a dangerously funny adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' best-selling novel and the 2000 cult film of the same name will have its Melbourne premiere at Arts Centre Melbourne's Playhouse from 21 a?' 31 May, 2020.
COME FROM AWAY Leads 2020 Green Room Awards With Eleven Nominations
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2020
International success story, COME FROM AWAY continues to attract accolades around the world, after today receiving the most nominations in the 2020 Green Room Awards.
Roady4Roadies Announces Fundraising Events Across Australia for 2020
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 18, 2020
Roadies are amongst the most essential figures in the entertainment world. The reality is, no road crew = no show and it's with our mates in mind, and thanks to the overwhelming response to the inaugural event in March 2019, Roady4Roadies will return on Sunday, 5 April 2020 expanding from capital cities to regional centres with a total of 13 events taking place around the country.
Season Extended For MTC's TORCH THE PLACE
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2020
Due to popular demand, Torch the Place by Benjamin Law has been extended until Monday 23 March, with an additional performance added to the season.
The Truru; Life Coach, Spirit Guide, Author and Entrepreneur Presents Her Latest Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2020
You witnessed her breakdown (or what is a breakthrough??) on her latest book tour, a?oeThe Trurutha?? in September 2018, so how has she come out the other side?  Find out the #Truruth.
Tickets For DISNEY ON ICE DARE TO DREAM Go On Sale 19 February
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2020
Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream is coming to Australia for a Winter escape in 2020! This all new show is a dream come true for Australian families, presenting a vision of magic, fun, excitement, adventure and friendship that is sure to delight the entire family! Opening in Pert on the 12th June, the show will tour Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Sydney and close in Hobart on the 26th July. General public tickets are on-sale from 9am Wednesday 19th February.
Performing Lines Pitches Five Audacious New Projects At Asia TOPA's Performing Arts Market
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2020
This month dynamic and unique Australian arts production company Performing Lines will present one full length work and pitch five new projects to national and international presenters at the 2020 Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts (Asia TOPA). The five-day gathering in Melbourne celebrates Australia's connections with contemporary Asia, and connects Australian artists with national and international opportunities, deepening relationships and creates new markets and pathways across the globe for contemporary Australian performance.
Arts Centre Melbourne Presents TRUCKLOAD OF SKY - The Lost Songs Of David McComb
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2020
A posthumous album of lost songs from the pen of iconic artist David McComb will be performed live at Arts Centre Melbourne's Playhouse Theatre on 24 April.

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