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The Dobre Brothers Will Tour Australia
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2019
Lucas, Marcus, Cyrus and Darius are the Dobre Brothers, YouTube personalities with 14 MILLION subscribers, who have amassed over 2 BILLION YouTube views.
Arts Centre Melbourne Presents HUMANS By Circa
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2019
After 117 mind-blowing acrobatic performances to an international audience of over 66,000 people, Humans by Circa is making its way back to our shores for their only Australian performance this year.
David Campbell Will Embark on 'Back In The Swing Tour'
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2019
Helpmann and ARIA Award-winning singer David Campbell is returning to the stage in his first solo tour in eight years for his Back in the Swing Tour. For one night only on Thursday 24 October, one of Australia's most popular entertainers will light up Hamer Hall to celebrate his musical roots.
Arts Centre Melbourne Presents Double Bill: Art Ensemble of Chicago 50th Anniversary + The Necks
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2019
Supersense is thrilled to announce a once in a lifetime line-up bringing together two legendary ensembles of contemporary music, jazz and improvisation: ground breaking pioneers of American free jazz the Art Ensemble of Chicago and transcendent, internationally revered Australian trio The Necks. In a never-to-be repeated double bill at Hamer Hall on Sunday 25 August, the closing concert will present an afternoon of sonic mastery of profound impact, virtuosity and secular spiritual expression.  
BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR Comes To Bunjil Place
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2019
BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR explores the legacies and memories of our bloodlines, our need for community, and what blood means to each of us - questioning how this most precious fluid unites and divides us. It's coming to Bunjil Place on August 22.
Watch This Presents Sondheim's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2019
Acclaimed Sondheim repertory company Watch This presents Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical masterpiece about art and artistry, Sunday In The Park with George.
LASER BEAK MAN Comes To Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2019
World renowned awarding-winning Australian artist Tim Sharp's colourful superhero Laser Beak Man will be brought to life on stage in an eye-popping theatrical extravaganza described as 'part puppet show, part pop rock concert' at Arts Centre Melbourne from 19 - 21 September, 2019.
Arts Centre Melbourne Presents I HUNGER FOR YOU By Kimberly Bartosik/daela
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2019
Former dancer for the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, Kimberly Bartosik, brings her impulsive and impactful work I hunger for you to Australia for the very first time on Friday 23 August as part of Supersense: Festival of the Ecstatic.
QPAC Presents Bangarra's Landmark 30th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2019
In 2019, Bangarra Dance Theatre celebrates its landmark 30th anniversary season with Bangarra: 30 years of sixty five thousand at Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC) Playhouse from 23 to 31 August 2019.
The Soul Movers Announce Melbourne Shows On Ongoing Bona Fide Tour
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2019
The cool chill of winter has set in. People seek shelter in their soup bowls and coffee cups, cigarettes and any pub with an open fire… but wait… A street posters' flash of colour in the rain beckons… Sustenance for the body, mind AND soul? In three different soulful flavours? Pop, original rhythm and blues and funky Soul? I Gotta GIT ME SOME!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD To Perform At 19th Annual Helpmann Awards
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2019
Live Performance Australia (LPA) today announced a very special addition to the 2019 Helpmann Awards at Arts Centre Melbourne.
MTC Next Stage Presents GOLDEN SHIELD
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2019
MTC Associate Artistic Director Sarah Goodes directs Golden Shield, the first ever MTC NEXT STAGE Original to be produced, written by remarkable 25-year-old playwright Anchuli Felicia King, who this year alone will have her work performed on the stages of MTC, Sydney Theatre Company and The Royal Court in London.
Ben Mingay and Lucy Durack To Lead SHREK THE MUSICAL In Australia
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2019
Ben Mingay and Lucy Durack will play the lead roles of Shrek and Princess Fiona in the lavish and fun multi-million dollar musical comedy SHREK THE MUSICAL, Australia's leading theatre producer John Frost announced today. It was also announced that Australian musical royalty Marcia Hines would play the role of the Dragon in a special guest appearance for the Sydney season. The Broadway smash hit SHREK THE MUSICAL will open at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star in early January 2020, followed by seasons at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne from February and at the Lyric Theatre, Brisbane following.
BWW Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (VICTORIAN OPERA) at The Playhouse, Melbourne Arts Centre
by David Pearson - July 01, 2019
This musical-comedy of manners, with the dialogue and wit reminiscent of Oscar Wilde remains one of the most cherished and sophisticated musicals
Celeste Barber Brings the Challenge Accepted Tour in Australia and New Zealand
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2019
The Instagram queen of hilarious photo parody, CELESTE BARBER, is bringing her new raw, intimate and self-deprecating stand-up comedy show - Celeste Barber: Challenge Accepted - to Australian and New Zealand theatres this September.
Choir Of Hard Knocks Announces New Co-Artistic Directors
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2019
Melbourne Street Choir Inc. is very excited to announce the appointment of Danielle Matthews and Adam Przewlocki as Co-Artistic Directors to lead the Choir of Hard Knocks in the future.
Festival Of The Ecstatic Announces SUPERDRONE
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2019
Supersense: Festival of the Ecstatic will present a grand, immersive nod to the timeless impact of drone music in SUPERDRONE, a free Supersense event as part of White Night Reimagined on Saturday 24 August. Set within the underground labyrinth of the breathtaking State Theatre complex, the supersensory event will feature a secret line-up of extraordinary artists performing a continuous concert of magnificent vibration that has to be experienced to be believed.  sau
'NIGHT MOTHER Comes to Chapel Off Chapel
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2019
'night, Mother by Marsha Norman on stage at Chapel off Chapel - The Loft Theatre from 6 to 7 August 2019. 'night, Mother is the turbulent tale of a mother-daughter relationship rejuvenated by the daughter's admission she will kill herself that evening.
Cast Announced for Australian Premiere of GHOST QUARTET
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2019
Antipodes Theatre Company is pleased to announce casting for the Australian premiere of Dave Malloy's Ghost Quartet. Hailed as "rapturous" by The New York Times, performances run August 14-23 at Gasworks Arts Park.
Arts Centre Melbourne presents ILBIJERRI Theatre Company's production of BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2019
Jacob Boehme's deeply personal, autobiographical work BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR arrives at Arts Centre Melbourne's Fairfax Studio for two nights only (20 - 21 August) as part of the Big World, Up Close series.
Lloyd Cole at Arts Centre Melbourne this December
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2019
With a remarkable career spanning 35 years and following his sold-out tour of Australia in 2017, British singer-songwriter Lloyd Cole  returns with a special concert at Arts Centre Melbourne's Hamer Hall on 11 December 2019. Cole, former The Commotions front man and solo artist, will perform his classic hits and introduce audiences to his new album Guesswork as part of his 2019 Australian tour.
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Comes to Melbourne's State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2019
Thoroughly Modern Millie opens in Arts Centre Melbourne's State Theatre on August 3 for a season of 11 performances.
WARMWATERS Come to The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2019
Warmwaters are a faux folk duo who are worse than they think they are, but better than they know. Everyone enjoys good roots, and Warmwaters stand ready to folk you right up with their songs of romance and other issues. They've got a lot of issues.
TOP GUN! THE MUSICAL Gets Australian Premier At Melbourne Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2019
Salty Theatre is thrilled to announce the complete cast for the Australian premiere of Top Gun! The Musical. With book and Lyrics by Denis McGrath, music by Scott White and originally produced in Toronto by Derrick Chua for Cattle Productions, 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.
Photo Flash: VERONICA'S ROOM At Melville Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2019
A SPINE-tingling thriller about a family's secret will soon be exposed at Melville Theatre, exploring the thin line between fantasy, reality and madness.

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