New Melbourne Theatre Company Explores The Toxicity Of Love In New Play From Celebrated Uk Playwright Bryony Lavery
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2019
Stockholm syndrome usually brings to mind hostage situations, such as the Swedish bank heist in the 70s or the horrific tale of Australian woman Natascha Kampusch. But what if Stockholm syndrome was played out at home, between people that love each other? What happens when romantic phrases like a?oeyou are my worlda?? or a?oeI need youa?? become literal? These are the questions explored in the visceral play Stockholm by award-winning UK playwright Bryony Lavery. The playwright has united with new independent theatre company, ET TU THEATRE to bring this gripping production to the MC Showroom in Prahran this month.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2019
Stockholm syndrome usually brings to mind hostage situations, such as the Swedish bank heist in the 70s or the horrific tale of Australian woman Natascha Kampusch. But what if Stockholm syndrome was played out at home, between people that love each other? What happens when romantic phrases like a?oeyou are my worlda?? or a?oeI need youa?? become literal? These are the questions explored in the visceral play Stockholm by award-winning UK playwright Bryony Lavery. The playwright has united with new independent theatre company, ET TU THEATRE to bring this gripping production to the MC Showroom in Prahran this month.
Brooklyn Runaways Presents The Dead Martin Christmas Special
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2019
Brooklyn Runaways is presenting The Dead Martin Christmas Special on Sunday 8 December, 2019 at The MC Showroom in Prahran.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2019
Brooklyn Runaways is presenting The Dead Martin Christmas Special on Sunday 8 December, 2019 at The MC Showroom in Prahran.
Global Hit Broadway Musical COME FROM AWAY Extends Season In Melbourne Until February 2020
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2019
An international success story, COME FROM AWAY today announced that it will extend its season at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre to Sunday 16 February 2020, with the musical's final weeks to go on sale this Friday 22 November at 9am.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2019
An international success story, COME FROM AWAY today announced that it will extend its season at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre to Sunday 16 February 2020, with the musical's final weeks to go on sale this Friday 22 November at 9am.
Harrison Craig Will Join NYE Hamer Hall Celebrations
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2019
Melbourne's own Harrison Craig, winner of The Voice Australia, is joining the list of high-profile entertainers celebrating New Year's Eve with the Australian Pops Orchestra at Hamer Hall.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2019
Melbourne's own Harrison Craig, winner of The Voice Australia, is joining the list of high-profile entertainers celebrating New Year's Eve with the Australian Pops Orchestra at Hamer Hall.
Young Australian Broadway Chorus Pounces On National Theatre With CATS
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2019
Andrew Lloyd Webber's renowned CATS is making its grand foray into the National Theatre from January 17-25. Join in on the junkyard antics as the talented Young Australian Broadway Chorus get set to wow audiences yet again, having won hearts and rave reviews in the past.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2019
Andrew Lloyd Webber's renowned CATS is making its grand foray into the National Theatre from January 17-25. Join in on the junkyard antics as the talented Young Australian Broadway Chorus get set to wow audiences yet again, having won hearts and rave reviews in the past.
Margaret Atwood Australian Tour Confirmed For February 2020
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2019
FANE presents In Conversation with Margaret Atwood live on stage across Australia in collaboration with Andrew Kay, Phil Bathols and BBC Studios Australia. The dates are a celebration of the global publication of The Testaments, Atwood's highly anticipated sequel to her seminal work, The Handmaid's Tale. The evening will also feature Atwood's remarkable career, her diverse range of works and why she has returned to the fictional world of Gilead 34 years later.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2019
FANE presents In Conversation with Margaret Atwood live on stage across Australia in collaboration with Andrew Kay, Phil Bathols and BBC Studios Australia. The dates are a celebration of the global publication of The Testaments, Atwood's highly anticipated sequel to her seminal work, The Handmaid's Tale. The evening will also feature Atwood's remarkable career, her diverse range of works and why she has returned to the fictional world of Gilead 34 years later.
NICA Presents SICK By International Guest Director, Gavin Marshall
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2019
Join us for a surreal 24 hours in St Nowhere's Hospital. A hospital where the doctors are clowns, injured athletes dance on their hands and microscopic viruses bounce along the corridors, which slide in and out along with your consciousness. This is what it means to be SICK, walking the tightrope of hope and despair.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2019
Join us for a surreal 24 hours in St Nowhere's Hospital. A hospital where the doctors are clowns, injured athletes dance on their hands and microscopic viruses bounce along the corridors, which slide in and out along with your consciousness. This is what it means to be SICK, walking the tightrope of hope and despair.
Australian Chamber Choir Presents KEYS TO HEAVEN
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2019
Following their recent European success, the Australian Chamber Choir returns to Australian shores to present their final concert for 2019, Keys to Heaven featuring music by composers of the Sistine Chapel a?" Allegri, Josquin and Palestrina
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2019
Following their recent European success, the Australian Chamber Choir returns to Australian shores to present their final concert for 2019, Keys to Heaven featuring music by composers of the Sistine Chapel a?" Allegri, Josquin and Palestrina
SHREK THE MUSICAL Announces Partnership With RSPCA NSW
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2019
RSPCA NSW has been chosen as the charity partner of the lavish and fun multi-million dollar musical comedy SHREK THE MUSICAL, which premieres at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star from 1 January. Donkey, the Three Little Pigs, Ugly Duckling, Mama Bear and all the animals in SHREK THE MUSICAL were very excited when they heard the news.
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2019
RSPCA NSW has been chosen as the charity partner of the lavish and fun multi-million dollar musical comedy SHREK THE MUSICAL, which premieres at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star from 1 January. Donkey, the Three Little Pigs, Ugly Duckling, Mama Bear and all the animals in SHREK THE MUSICAL were very excited when they heard the news.
David Suchet Adds New Performances To His Australian Tour
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2019
David Suchet will be making his eagerly-awaited return to Australian stages in POIROT AND MORE: A RETROSPECTIVE in early 2020. There has been a huge demand for tickets across Australia and subsequently new shows have just been added to the tour schedule. The tour will travel across the country to Perth, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Newcastle and Adelaide. The additional performances in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide will go on sale on Tuesday 19thNovember.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2019
David Suchet will be making his eagerly-awaited return to Australian stages in POIROT AND MORE: A RETROSPECTIVE in early 2020. There has been a huge demand for tickets across Australia and subsequently new shows have just been added to the tour schedule. The tour will travel across the country to Perth, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Newcastle and Adelaide. The additional performances in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide will go on sale on Tuesday 19thNovember.
TRUE FICTION – Australia's First Live Documentary Show Comes to the Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2019
From the company that brings you Melbourne's longest running improvised comedy show, watch now as the best comedic minds come together to present True Fiction a?" Australia's first live documentary show.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2019
From the company that brings you Melbourne's longest running improvised comedy show, watch now as the best comedic minds come together to present True Fiction a?" Australia's first live documentary show.
Iliza Shlesinger Will Bring The Forever Tour To Australia
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2019
Iliza Shlesinger returns to Australia with her brand-new show The Forever Tour in February 2020 for shows in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2019
Iliza Shlesinger returns to Australia with her brand-new show The Forever Tour in February 2020 for shows in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.
New Tickets For SHREK THE MUSICAL On Sale Tomorrow!
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2019
Tickets for new performances in the Brisbane season of the lavish and fun multi-million dollar musical comedy SHREK THE MUSICAL will go on sale this Friday 15 November. The Broadway smash hit will play at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC from 9 May, selling to 7 June 2020.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2019
Tickets for new performances in the Brisbane season of the lavish and fun multi-million dollar musical comedy SHREK THE MUSICAL will go on sale this Friday 15 November. The Broadway smash hit will play at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC from 9 May, selling to 7 June 2020.
PROTAGONIST Opens At Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2019
Arts Centre Melbourne's dramatic new forecourt café and bar, Protagonist, designed by Cumulus Studio, will officially open to the public on Friday, November 15 2019. Sitting beneath Arts Centre Melbourne's spire and alongside popular St Kilda Road, the former pop-up coffee cart and then café Cento, has been transformed into an innovative and sophisticated venue.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2019
Arts Centre Melbourne's dramatic new forecourt café and bar, Protagonist, designed by Cumulus Studio, will officially open to the public on Friday, November 15 2019. Sitting beneath Arts Centre Melbourne's spire and alongside popular St Kilda Road, the former pop-up coffee cart and then café Cento, has been transformed into an innovative and sophisticated venue.
Shanley's Wicked Dark Comedy WHERE'S MY MONEY? Coming To Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2019
Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, John Patrick Stanley's (Doubt, Moonstruck) black comedy Where's My Money? is currently in rehearsals at 7th Floor Theatre ahead of the season running from Wednesday 20 November a?" Saturday 30 November at The Burrow, Fitzroy.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2019
Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, John Patrick Stanley's (Doubt, Moonstruck) black comedy Where's My Money? is currently in rehearsals at 7th Floor Theatre ahead of the season running from Wednesday 20 November a?" Saturday 30 November at The Burrow, Fitzroy.
The Australian Shakespeare Company Presents HAMLET
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
Arguably the greatest tragedy in English theatre, The Australian Shakespeare Company's annual 'Under the Stars' season is returning to Melbourne this summer with a new production of a?oeHamleta??.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
Arguably the greatest tragedy in English theatre, The Australian Shakespeare Company's annual 'Under the Stars' season is returning to Melbourne this summer with a new production of a?oeHamleta??.
Asia TOPA: Asia-Pacific Triennial Of Performing Arts 2020 Full Program Announced
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
The full Asia TOPA: Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts 2020 program has been unveiled with an astonishing 54 works a?" many of those featuring intercultural collaborations a?" spanning dance, theatre, music, contemporary performance, film, digital and visual art, with much more to come within the Public Program.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
The full Asia TOPA: Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts 2020 program has been unveiled with an astonishing 54 works a?" many of those featuring intercultural collaborations a?" spanning dance, theatre, music, contemporary performance, film, digital and visual art, with much more to come within the Public Program.
Narelle Bonnici Presents New Cabaret I'M HERE At The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
I'M HERE, A battle to find herself, believe in herself and most importantly to love herself.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
I'M HERE, A battle to find herself, believe in herself and most importantly to love herself.
MTC Joins Forces With Virtual School Victoria To Deliver Ground-Breaking VCE Courses
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
In a first for arts education in Victoria, VCE Theatre Studies will be available online in 2020, and VCE Drama in 2021, thanks to a partnership between Melbourne Theatre Company and Virtual School Victoria (VSV).
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
In a first for arts education in Victoria, VCE Theatre Studies will be available online in 2020, and VCE Drama in 2021, thanks to a partnership between Melbourne Theatre Company and Virtual School Victoria (VSV).
Red Stitch Presents PLAYlist
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2019
PLAYlist is Red Stitch's annual site-specific spectacle of music and new writing. Join the Red Stitch ensemble and an extraordinary line-up of guest artists for a one-night-only celebration at the historic Trades Hall.
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2019
PLAYlist is Red Stitch's annual site-specific spectacle of music and new writing. Join the Red Stitch ensemble and an extraordinary line-up of guest artists for a one-night-only celebration at the historic Trades Hall.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL Will Extend Melbourne Season
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2019
Cirque du Soleil have announced a Melbourne season extension of their most acclaimed touring show to date, KURIOS a?" Cabinet of Curiosities Performances from 15 to 26 April have been added to the Melbourne season and will go on sale today via cirquedusoleil.com/ kurios.
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2019
Cirque du Soleil have announced a Melbourne season extension of their most acclaimed touring show to date, KURIOS a?" Cabinet of Curiosities Performances from 15 to 26 April have been added to the Melbourne season and will go on sale today via cirquedusoleil.com/ kurios.
DIL & DO Season 1 Announced At The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
This will be the Australian premier of French puppeteer Dominique Croset's hilarious absurdist comedy Dil & Do Season 1. With this puppet show for adults, the audience members will be welcome to experience funny objects and sex toys coming to life to challenge our concepts of gender and social norms.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
This will be the Australian premier of French puppeteer Dominique Croset's hilarious absurdist comedy Dil & Do Season 1. With this puppet show for adults, the audience members will be welcome to experience funny objects and sex toys coming to life to challenge our concepts of gender and social norms.
TAE Presents Conchita Wurst & Trevor Ashley In Concert
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
For one night only join Austria's greatest glam pop vocalist along with Australia's queen of cabaret in an evening to remember. Eurovision legend Conchita Wurst returns to Australia with dear friend Trevor Ashley for an evening of musical magic. Joined by conductor Michael Tyack and a 40-piece symphony orchestra, they will perform their greatest hits, alone and together, in Sydney as part of Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras at the State Theatre on Thursday 27 February and in Melbourne at Hamer Hall on Friday 28 February. Australian singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke will also make a special appearance at both concerts.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
For one night only join Austria's greatest glam pop vocalist along with Australia's queen of cabaret in an evening to remember. Eurovision legend Conchita Wurst returns to Australia with dear friend Trevor Ashley for an evening of musical magic. Joined by conductor Michael Tyack and a 40-piece symphony orchestra, they will perform their greatest hits, alone and together, in Sydney as part of Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras at the State Theatre on Thursday 27 February and in Melbourne at Hamer Hall on Friday 28 February. Australian singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke will also make a special appearance at both concerts.
Sharing The Joy - Celebrating THECHO!R's Tenth Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 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.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 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.
Indi Theatre Favourites Are Back With One Of 'Those' Days
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2019
Sometimes the only way to deal with a bad day is to laugh at it. Or go to the theatre so you can laugh along with someone else's bad day. That's the idea behind That Time Everything Went Well And We Were Totally Fine - a new show by comedy duo Jennifer Piper and Belinda Campbell.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2019
Sometimes the only way to deal with a bad day is to laugh at it. Or go to the theatre so you can laugh along with someone else's bad day. That's the idea behind That Time Everything Went Well And We Were Totally Fine - a new show by comedy duo Jennifer Piper and Belinda Campbell.
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