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WOMEN OF THE WHITE HOUSE: MAKE CABARET GREAT AGAIN Comes to Hare Hole
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2019
Malignant nuclear pussy-grabbing pumpkin, or the smartest guy in the room and staunch feminist? Sure, Donald Trump presents as a tweeting Edgelord with the negotiating skills of a toddler after twelve cans of Diet Coke, but he's flanked by two of Americas strongest, most enigmatic women.
An Immersive Experience Comes to Chapel Off Chapel
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2019
Citizen Theatre's newest project Forgotten Places is an immersive theatre and art experience that imagines the future of the City of Stonnington as a musical and enchanting place, where colour rules supreme.
ACE OF HEARTS Comes to The MC Showroom
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2019
The Western world has become so sex positive, there is no place for not wanting it. 1% of the population has no sexual attraction but the world struggles to believe it's real. Ace of Hearts is a confronting musical comedy about the over-sexualisation of modern Western societies.
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA Extended Through March In Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2019
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA is Melbourne's Summer Musical. One of the most celebrated musicals of all time, the original West End and Broadway production directed by Hal Prince, is currently playing at the State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne and due to overwhelming demand, the season has now been extended to March 3.
Student Performers From Australia Head To The USA To Participate In The Junior Theater Festival And More
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2019
With stars in their eyes, an intrepid team of 41 young performers known as the "Aussie All Stars" are headed to the United States to serve as Australia's youth musical theatre ambassadors.  The student performers will begin their journey in New York City to participate in theatrical performance workshops and attend Broadway shows.  From there, the Aussie All Stars will head to the annual Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta, GA, and finish their adventure in Anaheim, CA by participating in the Disney Performing Arts program.
Punctum Presents Punctum Seedpod Residency
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
The first Seedpod residency is a collaboration between renowned exploratory music artists and the Inland Concert Series - Rohan Drape, Alexander Garsden, Oliver Mann, and Erkki Veltheim.
The Sixteen Return To QPAC With An Immortal Legacy
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
Harry Christophers and his world-renowned choir The Sixteen will present An Immortal Legacy in Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC) Concert Hall on Thursday 14 March 2019.
Mad World Returns For Season 2, Bigger And Better Than You Could Imagine
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
Following its sold-out premiere run, MAD WORLD the immersive theatrical experience returns in 2019 for a limited season.
Footscray Community Art Centre Presents MEDEA: KADDISH FOR THE CHILDREN
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
FCAC and Tashmadada, in association with the Jewish Museum Australia presents the world premiere of Medea: Kaddish for the Children at Footscray Community Arts Centre from February 28 - March 9, as part of the International Women's Day program.
CONFESSIONS OF A MORMON BOY Announced At Chapel Off Chapel Melbourne!
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
The international one-man sensation CONFESSIONS OF A MORMON BOY comes to Australia to perform as part of the 2019 Sydney Mardi Gras Festival and at Chapel off Chapel, Melbourne!
Velma Celli's A BRIEF HISTORY OF DRAG Comes to Australia
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
The UK's queen of live vocal drag, Velma Celli, is bringing her showstopping cabaret, A Brief History of Drag, to Australia in January and February.
Melbourne Opera Presents Wagner's THE FLYING DUTCHMAN
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
Following the great critical and public success of Tannhauser, Lohengrin, and Tristan and Isolde, Melbourne Opera is once again turning its attention to Wagner's rich repertoire. Opening on 3 February, the company will stage Wagner's first masterpiece The Flying Dutchman (Der Fliegende Hollander).
World Music Super Group Silkroad Ensemble Makes Queensland Debut At QPAC
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
The international musicians of Grammy Award-winning super group Silkroad Ensemble will perform their genre-defying music in Brisbane for the first time at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) on Thursday 7 March 2019.
'The Most Amazing Planet In The Universe' Comes to The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
Dr Phil Dooley is an astronomer, physicist, writer for Cosmos Magazine and an excellent comedy musician to boot. Described as "Brian Cox meets Tim Minchin" his ode to planet earth premieres at The Butterfly Club this February, replete with expert credentials and stunning comic timing.
PRELUDES AND NOCTURNS Presented As Part of Midsumma at Hare Hole, Hares
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2019
Preludes and Nocturnes welcomes the listener into a sonic environment that evokes Bach and Chopin through to Philip Glass, Steve Reich and John Cage. A cascade of pieces - varying from one, two or three performers - unites with stunning visuals by projection artist Jim Walter in a breathtaking and transportive experience.
Carol Whitfield Returns to the Butterfly Club to Celebrate Amy Winehouse
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2019
After a sell-out season in May last year, Carol Whitfield makes a triumphant return to The Butterfly Club to once again celebrate the incredible talent of Amy Winehouse, taking audiences on a musical journey through her music, influences and legacy.
US Comedy Superstar Anthony Jeselnik Announces His Biggest Australian Tour Yet
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2019
Anthony Jeselnik has been enchanting while simultaneously gut-punching audiences with his line-crossing humour for over fifteen years. His evil genius wordplay has fuelled some of the most memorable Comedy Central Roasts and three widely-acclaimed solo comedy specials in the last decade. Don't miss the 'Dark Prince of Comedy' when he brings his wicked one-liners to Australian stages, playing Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in February-March.
TodayTix Launches, Bringing Affordable Theatre Tickets To Australia
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2019
TodayTix, the global ticketing platform connecting audiences to live performances around the world, has launched in Australia, giving access to the year's biggest production Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in Melbourne.
Soft Butch Show Queen, Mark J Wilson Comes to the Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2019
Showing at the Butterfly Club this January, is this summer's hottest ticket - 'Soft Butch Show Queen'. Starring established performance artist and emerging independent producer Mark J Wilson (Welcome to Woop Woop, Melbourne Theatre Company) who powerfully delivers.
Wine Machine Announces Its Massive National Wineup For 2019
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2019
The Hot Dub curated spectacle "Wine Machine" returned to its South Australia birthplace in December last year, hosting their third annual, wine-cheese-sunshine-fuelled day of live music and celebrations. Today, the massive and proudly all-Australian wineup for the 2019 national tour has been announced and showcases some of the biggest names in electronic music along with the next crop of incredible Australian talent on offer.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Launches Digital Lottery For Australian Production
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2019
From this Friday 11 January the Australian premiere production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will begin releasing 40 tickets for every performance of the play for $40 per part. These tickets are known as the "Friday Forty" and are for some of the best seats in the theatre. They will be released each Friday for the following week's performances. Entries for the first Friday Forty are now open and close at 1:00PM AEDT on Friday 11 January.
Arts Centre Melbourne And Melbourne Fringe Present TAKE OVER! 2019
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
Following the success of its previous two years, Arts Centre Melbourne is proud to announce that applications are now open for the third instalment of the Take Over! commission in partnership with Melbourne Fringe.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND Comes to Doncaster Playhouse 1/7 - 1/26
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
ALICE IN WONDERLAND is playing at Doncaster Playhouse January 7th to January 26th, 2019.
Red Stitch Presents 25th Anniversary Production Of Michael Gow's Australian Classic SWEET PHOEBE
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2019
Red Stitch Actors' Theatre celebrates the 25th anniversary of Michael Gow's tightly wound, masterful play Sweet Phoebe.
Arts Centre Melbourne Presents WOLFGANG'S MAGICAL MUSICAL CIRCUS
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2019
The wonderful, wacky and wigged world of classical music's favourite child prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will be brought to the stage in Circa's exciting new family show Wolfgang's Magical Musical Circus at Arts Centre Melbourne from 2 -12 January 2019.

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