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Russell Brand Will Embark on Australian Tour With RECOVERY LIVE In February 2020
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2019
Recovery Live is a funny and profane exploration into personal development and wellness from a comedian who has dedicated himself to spirituality to avoid self-destruction.
Ivy Blue Comes to Melbourne in 2020
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2019
The Broken Blue Skies Live! Tour will see Ivy Blue (real name James Brodie) perform music from his back-catalog (including forthcoming studio album Still Running) while telling stories from his autobiography 'Broken Blue Skies', which was written about growing up in Te Aroha, New Zealand and discovering a love of the performing arts while battling Autism, ADHD, and varying degrees of mental health problems. The show also features video projections that are designed to the show as the story of James's life progresses. The aim of these shows on the Australian Broken Blue Skies Live! Tour is to raise awareness of Autism and ADHD through the personal first-hand experiences of a person who has lived with these neurological disorders and mental health issues and has become a better person for it.
Arts Centre Melbourne And Australian Art Orchestra Present Meeting Points Series: Hand To Earth
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2019
Hand to Earth, is the third concert in the Meeting Points Series taking place at The Pavilion in Arts Centre Melbourne on Sunday 23 February, 2020.
Best In Snow Returns to the MC Showroom
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2019
With story after story of awful things that are happening in our Country and around the world, we are hoping to spread some joy! Best In Snow, a fundraising event, is returning to The MC Showroom this December!
See Paris Opera Ballet Only In Queensland For QPAC International Series
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2019
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), alongside Queensland's Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch and Minister for Tourism Industry Development Kate Jones today announced one of the world's most historically renowned ballet companies, Paris Opera Ballet, will perform exclusively for the 2020 QPAC International Series from 1 to 19 July.
Randy Newman Adds Canberra Show To 'An Evening With Randy Newman'
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2019
American music legend, RANDY NEWMAN has added a Canberra stop to his highly-anticipated An Evening with Randy Newman Australian tour, taking his one-man show to Canberra Theatre Centre on Wednesday 5 February.
Jane Hansen Appointed Chair Of Melbourne Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2019
Jane Hansen was today announced as the new Chair of Melbourne Theatre Company. She succeeds Terry Moran AC who steps down at the end of 2019 after completing a very successful six year term.
COME FROM AWAY Wins Best Performance By A Theatre Company At The 2019 Drama Victoria Awards
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2019
Global sensation, COME FROM AWAY has added to its international award tally, being crowned Best Performance by a Theatre Company for the 2019 VCE Theatre Studies Playlist. This award is given annually by Drama Victoria for a play that demonstrates strong dramatic merit and offers rich opportunities for students studying theatre in their senior years. 
Arts Centre Melbourne And Joseph O'Farrell Present 10 MINUTE DANCE PARTIES
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2019
The young and young at heart are invited to an express dance party in a decked-out disco shipping container as part of the Families Summer/Autumn program these school holidays from 16 a?" 24 January 2020 on Arts Centre Melbourne's forecourt.
World Premiere Of KING UBU Announced At MONA FOMA In 2020
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2019
In a spectacular world premiere, Mona Foma is collaborating with Tasmania's award-winning Terrapin Puppet Theatre to present King Ubu, a wild satire of power and greed, adapted from 19th-century France to Launceston in 2020.
Final Tickets Released For THE BOOK OF MORMON Australian Tour – Must Close 14 February
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2019
The Book of Mormon, Broadway's smash hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, has played 1060 performances across in Australia since it opened in Melbourne in January 2017, but most close on Friday 14 February. The final weeks for the return Brisbane season will go on sale on Monday 9 December.
Celebrate Christmas & Community With PLAY IT FORWARD
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2019
Play It Forward is thrilled to present our spectacular final concert for the year with a joyously diverse range of musical styles for all occasions, to help get you into the Christmas spirit!
Melbourne Theatre Company Presents HOME, I'M DARLING
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2019
Australian comedy legend Jane Turner (Kath & Kim) stars alongside Peter Paltos (Gloria), Nikki Shiels (Bloom), Toby Truslove (Utopia), Izabella Yena (Miss Fisher & the Crypt of Tears) and Susie Youssef (No Activity) in the Olivier Award-winning play, Home, I'm Darling, when it opens on Friday 24 January at Southbank Theatre.
Jack Whitehall Announces STOOD UP Australian Tour 2020
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2019
Currently on his third major sellout arena tour of the UK, Jack Whitehall said recently, a?oeI couldn't be more thrilled to be going back out on the road.  There's no feeling like standing up on stage in front of a theatre full of strangers, and still being able to hear your dad heckle you.a??
Celebrate Christmas With Silvie Paladino And Melbourne Opera
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2019
Silvie Paladino has come together with Melbourne Opera to present her first solo Christmas concert, accompanied by the company's celebrated 50-piece orchestra and 60-strong chorus.
The Best Cyber Monday Theatre Ticket Deals in Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2019
Let's face it: You probably have enough stuff. While deals on vacuums and toothbrushes can feel satisfying in the moment, wouldn't you rather get tickets to an unforgettable theatrical experience? That's where we come in. This Cyber Monday (i.e. today!) deals on theater tix are so good they feel like a steal. Whether it's a show you've been planning to see forever, or a deal that's just too good to pass up, today's the day to buy those tickets.
Circus Oz Will Explore New Artistic Directions in 2020
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2019
Australia's national circus company, Circus Oz has announced exciting new artistic plans that will reposition the company within the new National Performing Arts Partnerships Framework announced at the Meeting of Cultural Ministers in October 2019.
2019 ARIA Hall Of Fame Inductees Human Nature Welcomed Into The Australian Music Vault In A Newly Dedicated Display
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2019
It has been one almighty year for ARIA Hall of Fame inductees Human Nature and to top it all off, there is now a dedicated display in a new section of the Australian Music Vault celebrating their 30-year legacy.
Tracy Morgan Will Embark on No Disrespect Australian Tour in 2020
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2019
Legendary funnyman Tracy Morgan is set to return to Australia and New Zealand for a national stand-up tour in May 2020.
Kate Tempest Will Perform At QPAC
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2019
Award-winning performance poet, rapper, actor, novelist and playwright Kate Tempest will bring her potent spoken word to Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC) Concert Hall on 19 February 2020.
Alfie Boe, Lea Salonga, and More Will Headline DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING? Concert in 2020
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2019
It is more than forty years since Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg first met and began a collaboration that would change the course of musical theatre history with their musicals Les Misérables and Miss Saigon.
THECHO!R Will Celebrate Their Tenth Anniversary At Collingwood Town Hall
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2019
THECHO!R, with founding Artistic Director, Dr Jonathon Welch AM, are proud to mark their tenth anniversary at Sharing The Joy on Sunday 15th December at 3pm, in the Collingwood Town Hall.
Award Winning Filmmaker Amy Elizabeth Price Comes to Melbourne For Screening
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2019
This coming December the award winning short a?oeMy Little Lifea?? will be presented with a special screening and post Q&A session at Customs House, Williamstown. The star of the film Amy Elizabeth Price will be in Melbourne for the event and will participate in the session along with the Director David Willing. Amy, who is based in Los Angeles made enormous waves in the industry with this hilarious short, she is the writer, executive producer and the comedic star of the film which has been officially selected in an impressive 17 film festivals world-wide. The film also took out the Best Oceania Short Film Award in Spains Amazing Shorts! Film Festival proving when it comes to comedy a?' Australians really own the funny.
Osaka Monaurail Announces Australian Tour
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2019
With seven studio albums, two live albums and a solid reputation as a must-see act, OSAKA MONAURAIL are Japan's premiere funk orchestra.   They have been recording and touring together for over 25 years and have built their fan base by thrilling audiences across Europe, Canada, USA, Asia and Australia over a decade with their dynamic show.  They now return to Australia in May 2020, with tickets going on sale November 27.

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