CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - KURIOS Extend's Melbourne Season
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
Due to overwhelming demand, Cirque du Soleil announces today the extension of performances in Melbourne of its most acclaimed touring show to date, KURIOS a?" Cabinet of Curiosities. New performances from 31 March through 13 April go on sale starting 10:00am Monday, 26 August. Tickets are available via cirquedusoleil.com/kurios or by phone at 1800 036 685.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
Due to overwhelming demand, Cirque du Soleil announces today the extension of performances in Melbourne of its most acclaimed touring show to date, KURIOS a?" Cabinet of Curiosities. New performances from 31 March through 13 April go on sale starting 10:00am Monday, 26 August. Tickets are available via cirquedusoleil.com/kurios or by phone at 1800 036 685.
The Australian Ballet Presents Its Free Annual Concert Ballet Under The Stars This October
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
The Australian Ballet will pirouette into Gippsland this October for the company's free annual outdoor performance, Ballet Under the Stars, presented exclusively at Larder Park on Saturday 26 October 2019 and hosted by ARIA award-winning Australian musician Megan Washington. This is the first time the event will visit regional Victoria in its 53-year history, showcasing a full-length production of a timeless, romantic ballet, the much-loved classic Giselle.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
The Australian Ballet will pirouette into Gippsland this October for the company's free annual outdoor performance, Ballet Under the Stars, presented exclusively at Larder Park on Saturday 26 October 2019 and hosted by ARIA award-winning Australian musician Megan Washington. This is the first time the event will visit regional Victoria in its 53-year history, showcasing a full-length production of a timeless, romantic ballet, the much-loved classic Giselle.
YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND - THE SONGS AND STORY OF CAROLE KING Comes to The Alex Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2019
You've Got a Friend' with a touch of James Taylor, featuring Nikki Nicholls and Kings Rule, will perform at The Alex Theatre, 135 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda on Saturday 7 September. This will be an unforgettable evening of Carole King's songs and story covering her amazing life and musical career.
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2019
You've Got a Friend' with a touch of James Taylor, featuring Nikki Nicholls and Kings Rule, will perform at The Alex Theatre, 135 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda on Saturday 7 September. This will be an unforgettable evening of Carole King's songs and story covering her amazing life and musical career.
Australian Premiere Of TOP GUN! THE MUSICAL Comes to Melbourne Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2019
Salty Theatre presents the Australian Premiere of Top Gun! The Musical for TWO NIGHTS ONLY at Chapel Off Chapel! Originally produced during the Toronto Fringe, TG!TM was nominated for multiple Dora Awards, including Outstanding New Musical. In 2004, Top Gun! The Musical was selected to be part of the inaugural New York Musical Theatre Festival, alongside featured new musicals by Stephen Schwartz, Avenue Q's Marx and Lopez and Chicago's Kander and Ebb. Now, Salty Theatre is bringing together a stellar group of international artists to introduce Top Gun! The Musical to Melbourne.
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2019
Salty Theatre presents the Australian Premiere of Top Gun! The Musical for TWO NIGHTS ONLY at Chapel Off Chapel! Originally produced during the Toronto Fringe, TG!TM was nominated for multiple Dora Awards, including Outstanding New Musical. In 2004, Top Gun! The Musical was selected to be part of the inaugural New York Musical Theatre Festival, alongside featured new musicals by Stephen Schwartz, Avenue Q's Marx and Lopez and Chicago's Kander and Ebb. Now, Salty Theatre is bringing together a stellar group of international artists to introduce Top Gun! The Musical to Melbourne.
Operatic Premiere By Young Composer Comes to Melbourne Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2019
This years Melbourne Fringe Festival (September 12-29) will feature a new operatic work by young Melbourne composer Scott A. Aschauer titled Netsuke and Inro?. Combining elements of Japanese noh and kabuki theatre with Italian opera, Netsuke and Inro? is an innovative new Australian work exploring the extraordinary relationship between Japan and the West during the third year of the Meiji restoration. Netsuke and Inro? will be premiered at Alex Theatre, St Kilda on September 21, 6:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2019
This years Melbourne Fringe Festival (September 12-29) will feature a new operatic work by young Melbourne composer Scott A. Aschauer titled Netsuke and Inro?. Combining elements of Japanese noh and kabuki theatre with Italian opera, Netsuke and Inro? is an innovative new Australian work exploring the extraordinary relationship between Japan and the West during the third year of the Meiji restoration. Netsuke and Inro? will be premiered at Alex Theatre, St Kilda on September 21, 6:30pm.
Malthouse Theatre Announces 2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2019
From the backstreets of Melbourne's northern suburbsto the depths of Antarctica, a Scottish Shakespearean spectacle to Oscar Wilde's most famous comedy of lies, Malthouse Theatre brings history, culture, politics, subversion, great odysseys and truth-telling together under one roof. In 2020 Malthouse Theatre is going ALL IN.
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2019
From the backstreets of Melbourne's northern suburbsto the depths of Antarctica, a Scottish Shakespearean spectacle to Oscar Wilde's most famous comedy of lies, Malthouse Theatre brings history, culture, politics, subversion, great odysseys and truth-telling together under one roof. In 2020 Malthouse Theatre is going ALL IN.
Full Cast Announced for DREAMSONG
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2019
Dubbed the a?oeAustralian Book Of Mormona?? DreamSong is a hilarious story of a Mega Church in Financial Crisis, so Pastor Richard Sunday and wife Whitney Sunday concoct a scheme to bring money back to the Church. But when Pastor Sunday's daughter April meets Jesus, will he see the church's acts as Holy?
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2019
Dubbed the a?oeAustralian Book Of Mormona?? DreamSong is a hilarious story of a Mega Church in Financial Crisis, so Pastor Richard Sunday and wife Whitney Sunday concoct a scheme to bring money back to the Church. But when Pastor Sunday's daughter April meets Jesus, will he see the church's acts as Holy?
Fiery Adaptation Of JANE EYRE To Premiere At QPAC
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2019
One of the most iconic pieces of English literature will leap off the page when shake & stir theatre co's new stage adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre blazes into Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC) Cremorne Theatre from 18 October to 9 November.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2019
One of the most iconic pieces of English literature will leap off the page when shake & stir theatre co's new stage adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre blazes into Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC) Cremorne Theatre from 18 October to 9 November.
Opera In Melbourne Is About To FLY!
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2019
Lyric Opera brings Australian stories to the operatic stage with a boutique Melbourne production of Barry Conyngham's opera Fly, based on the life of pioneering Australian explorer and aeronautical engineer Lawrence Hargrave.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2019
Lyric Opera brings Australian stories to the operatic stage with a boutique Melbourne production of Barry Conyngham's opera Fly, based on the life of pioneering Australian explorer and aeronautical engineer Lawrence Hargrave.
BWW Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Southbank Theatre, The Lawler
by Josh Stent - August 22, 2019
Sunday In The Park With George presented by Watch This is executed to perfection and is a must see for the 2019 Melbourne musical season.
by Josh Stent - August 22, 2019
Sunday In The Park With George presented by Watch This is executed to perfection and is a must see for the 2019 Melbourne musical season.
Tim Minchin Returns With BACK In 2020!
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2019
After selling out his national tour in record breaking time and receiving rave audience reviews across the country earlier this year, internationally renowned, award-winning musician, comedian, actor, writer and composer, TIM MINCHIN is coming back...back-to-back, with BACK in 2020.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2019
After selling out his national tour in record breaking time and receiving rave audience reviews across the country earlier this year, internationally renowned, award-winning musician, comedian, actor, writer and composer, TIM MINCHIN is coming back...back-to-back, with BACK in 2020.
Samm Hagen Leads LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL In Melbourne!
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Samm Hagen leads the cast of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL In Melbourne!
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Samm Hagen leads the cast of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL In Melbourne!
Arts Centre Melbourne And Australian Art Orchestra Present MEETING POINTS SERIES 2019-2020
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Returning for its third season is the Meeting Points Series, a contemporary concert series for the curious running from 22 September 2019 a?' 31 May 2020 in The Pavilion at Arts Centre Melbourne.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Returning for its third season is the Meeting Points Series, a contemporary concert series for the curious running from 22 September 2019 a?' 31 May 2020 in The Pavilion at Arts Centre Melbourne.
Tura To Transport The Kimberleys To Victoria ACT And NSW
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Tura New Music (WA) will take its highly acclaimed Kimberley Echoes to Victoria, ACT and NSW in November and December, the result of 5 years of development, with its award-winning Kimberley touring program.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Tura New Music (WA) will take its highly acclaimed Kimberley Echoes to Victoria, ACT and NSW in November and December, the result of 5 years of development, with its award-winning Kimberley touring program.
Supersense: Festival Of The Ecstatic Announces International SUPERDRONE Line-up
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Supersense: Festival of the Ecstatic has announced a sublime line-up of international artists taking part in the immersive, durational spectacle that is SUPERDRONE, presented as part of White Night Reimagined on Saturday 24 August, 7pm - midnight.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Supersense: Festival of the Ecstatic has announced a sublime line-up of international artists taking part in the immersive, durational spectacle that is SUPERDRONE, presented as part of White Night Reimagined on Saturday 24 August, 7pm - midnight.
QUEER AND PRESENT DANGER Comes to Melbourne Fringe 2020
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Anna Piper Scott, Golden Gibbo nominee and Melbourne's fierce queen of the stand up scene is here to destroy myths about transgender people and make you cry-laugh while doing it.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Anna Piper Scott, Golden Gibbo nominee and Melbourne's fierce queen of the stand up scene is here to destroy myths about transgender people and make you cry-laugh while doing it.
Conor Fenelon Brings CONFLICTED to the Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
New Zealand born and grown Stand Up Comedian Conor Fenelon riffs on dating, social anxiety and substance abuse in his new edgy show.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
New Zealand born and grown Stand Up Comedian Conor Fenelon riffs on dating, social anxiety and substance abuse in his new edgy show.
IT'S NOT TOO FAR DOWN Makes World Debut At Melbourne Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
After his writing debut of Tulips, Matt Bostock returns with It's Not Too Far Down, an exploration of how our expectations can shape our lives.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
After his writing debut of Tulips, Matt Bostock returns with It's Not Too Far Down, an exploration of how our expectations can shape our lives.
Full Cast Announced for JEKYLL & HYDE
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
A star-studded cast including some of Australia's most celebrated opera, television, film and music theatre performers will join Anthony Warlow and Jemma Rix in Jekyll & Hyde, to be staged in October in Melbourne and November in Sydney 2019, Concertworks announced today.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
A star-studded cast including some of Australia's most celebrated opera, television, film and music theatre performers will join Anthony Warlow and Jemma Rix in Jekyll & Hyde, to be staged in October in Melbourne and November in Sydney 2019, Concertworks announced today.
Australia's Top Celebration Of Tap Shuffles Into Melbourne This Spring
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
a??a??a??a??a??a??a??The 8th annual Australian Tap Dance Festival will shuffle into Melbourne this Spring, 28 September - 5 October, featuring a world class line-up of spectacular tappers on show at Australia's premiere celebration of Tap.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
a??a??a??a??a??a??a??The 8th annual Australian Tap Dance Festival will shuffle into Melbourne this Spring, 28 September - 5 October, featuring a world class line-up of spectacular tappers on show at Australia's premiere celebration of Tap.
WHOOP DEE DOO: Another Late Night Revue Comes To Melbourne Fringe 2019
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Oh, here we go again! Another Fringe variety show raving about it's diverse line-up of excellent burlesque, cabaret, comedy and drag artists; each bringing to the table their own personal style and exquisite talents to entice our audiences. We're not going to over-sell how different we are, or try to convince you that our show is better than the others. We just know we're putting on a damn entertaining, highly arousing celebration of performance art. And we do it every month.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Oh, here we go again! Another Fringe variety show raving about it's diverse line-up of excellent burlesque, cabaret, comedy and drag artists; each bringing to the table their own personal style and exquisite talents to entice our audiences. We're not going to over-sell how different we are, or try to convince you that our show is better than the others. We just know we're putting on a damn entertaining, highly arousing celebration of performance art. And we do it every month.
Serendipity Theatre Productions Presents COMIC PSYCHIC – HORRORSCOPE
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Madame Elbac fortune teller to the stars? Comic psychic extraordinaire will showcase her many questionable metaphysical talents and her latest foray into matchmaking. There will be card readings, star sign analysis and love compatibility.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Madame Elbac fortune teller to the stars? Comic psychic extraordinaire will showcase her many questionable metaphysical talents and her latest foray into matchmaking. There will be card readings, star sign analysis and love compatibility.
SHREK THE MUSICAL Now On Sale In Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Tickets for the Melbourne season of the lavish and fun multi-million dollar musical comedy SHREK THE MUSICAL will go on sale this Friday, 23 August. The Broadway smash hit will play at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne from 16 February 2020 following a short season at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. Waitlist now at ShrekTheMusical.com.au to be the first in line to purchase pre-sale tickets before Friday.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Tickets for the Melbourne season of the lavish and fun multi-million dollar musical comedy SHREK THE MUSICAL will go on sale this Friday, 23 August. The Broadway smash hit will play at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne from 16 February 2020 following a short season at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. Waitlist now at ShrekTheMusical.com.au to be the first in line to purchase pre-sale tickets before Friday.
The Australian Ballet Presents THE NUTCRACKER In Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
The Australian Ballet is set to enchant audiences young and old with one of its most beloved ballets, Sir Peter Wright's The Nutcracker. The company will be presenting The Nutcracker at Arts Centre Melbourne from 17 to 28 September, Adelaide Festival Centre from 8 to 12 October and Sydney Opera House from 30 November to 18 December a?" just in time for Christmas.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
The Australian Ballet is set to enchant audiences young and old with one of its most beloved ballets, Sir Peter Wright's The Nutcracker. The company will be presenting The Nutcracker at Arts Centre Melbourne from 17 to 28 September, Adelaide Festival Centre from 8 to 12 October and Sydney Opera House from 30 November to 18 December a?" just in time for Christmas.
Beth Stelling Embarks On Australian Tour In October 2019
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Beth Stelling will embark on an Australian tour in October 2019.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Beth Stelling will embark on an Australian tour in October 2019.
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