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COME FROM AWAY Cancels Performances Through April 1 Due to Brisbane Lockdown Photo COME FROM AWAY Cancels Performances Through April 1 Due to Brisbane Lockdown
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2021

The Premier recently announced that Brisbane is going into lockdown for three days from 5pm today. Because of this, QPAC has made the decision to cancel all performances of Come From Away through April 1, 2021. ...


David Franz Releases Debut Album as Solo Artist 'To The Unknown' Photo David Franz Releases Debut Album as Solo Artist 'To The Unknown'
by Michael Major - September 27, 2021

As a musician, David has performed with Underground Sun artist Iyeoka in over 20 countries throughout Europe, Africa, and North America, including on several TED talk stages. Previous to that, Franz spent years honing his chops on stage playing shows with a variety of artists....


THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Season at Melbourne Theatre Company Extended Due To Popular De Photo THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Season at Melbourne Theatre Company Extended Due To Popular Demand
by Stephi Wild - July 06, 2021

Written by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell, the play is based on the critically acclaimed book of the same name that was written by John D'Agata and Jim Fingal. The Lifespan of a Fact is a tightrope walk of playful debate on the virtues and vices of creative non-fiction as inspired...


The Belgrade Will Premiere Richard and Rishard's Film THE SQUARE Photo The Belgrade Will Premiere Richard and Rishard's Film THE SQUARE
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2021

A Springboard company of the Belgrade, Richard and Rishard is a duo featuring playwright Richard Walls and actor Rishard Beckett. Since 2018, the Belgrade has helped support Richard and Rishard in mentoring, communications and fundraising, helping them to deliver their productions....


Chantel McGregor Releases 'The Shed Sessions Volume 1 & 2' Photo Chantel McGregor Releases 'The Shed Sessions Volume 1 & 2'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 26, 2021

The first volume (acoustic) has been available for a few weeks and the second volume (electric) will be released August 2nd and is now available for pre-order....


Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Announces HRH The Prince of Wales as New Patron Photo Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Announces HRH The Prince of Wales as New Patron
by Stephi Wild - April 27, 2021

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has announced that The Prince of Wales has accepted an invitation to become the Orchestra’s Patron....


The Tank to Present Hitcher Encounters' TRANSIENCE - An Interactive Phone Call Experi Photo The Tank to Present Hitcher Encounters' TRANSIENCE - An Interactive Phone Call Experience
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 01, 2021

The Tank, in association with Hitcher Encounters and stage@leeds, will present Transience, a one-on-one, interactive phone call experience personalized for every audience member. Transience will be available from September 13 – October 4, 2021 across the globe via a WhatsApp voice call....


KILLING KATIE Rescheduled For January 2022 Photo KILLING KATIE Rescheduled For January 2022
by A.A. Cristi - July 14, 2021

Ensemble Theatre's best-selling play for this year, KILLING KATIE: CONFESSIONS OF A BOOK CLUB is being rescheduled to Wednesday 12 January - Saturday 19 February 2022 due to the impact of the extended lockdown across Greater Sydney....


Andrew Lloyd Webber Threatens to Defy UK Government to Reopen Theatres at Full Capaci Photo Andrew Lloyd Webber Threatens to Defy UK Government to Reopen Theatres at Full Capacity
by A.A. Cristi - June 08, 2021

Andrew Lloyd Webber is continuing his passionate crusade to reopen theatres at full capacity by the end of the month, even if it means defying measures set forth by the UK government....


Kim Petras Releases New Single 'The Future Starts Now' Photo Kim Petras Releases New Single 'The Future Starts Now'
by Michael Major - August 27, 2021

Kim Petras has released the lead single from her debut album, her first release under her new contract with Republic Records, home to artists such as Ariana Grande and The Weeknd....


Frank Turner Releases New Track Feat. Jason Isbell & Dom Howard of Muse Photo Frank Turner Releases New Track Feat. Jason Isbell & Dom Howard of Muse
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 06, 2021

Produced by Rich Costey (Biffy Clyro, Foo Fighters), who Turner worked with on 2013’s Tape Deck Heart, “The Gathering” features pile driving drums courtesy of Muse’s Dom Howard and a triumphant guitar solo from Jason Isbell, who recorded remotely from Los Angeles and Nashville....


Paul Alexander Low Will Release New Single 'Shine' Photo Paul Alexander Low Will Release New Single 'Shine'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 29, 2021

'Shine' was conceived during the first lockdown in 2020 after Paul was left in awe over the risk and sacrifice frontline workers faced in fighting the pandemic. ...


Australian Contemporary Opera Co Announces Cancellation Of THE ENCHANTED PIG Photo Australian Contemporary Opera Co Announces Cancellation Of THE ENCHANTED PIG
by Stephi Wild - July 25, 2021

Ticket holders for ACOCo’s season of The Enchanted Pig will be contacted by TICKETEK with  an offer to refund....


Creative Civic Change Brings Inner-City Communities Together During Lockdown Photo Creative Civic Change Brings Inner-City Communities Together During Lockdown
by Stephi Wild - March 30, 2021

Since lockdowns began to come into force in March 2020, both Birchfield and Welsh House Farm Big Local partnerships have remained steadfast in their delivery of Creative Civic Change, bringing intergenerational communities in Birmingham together with a wide range of artistic partners including Birmi...


Yorke Dance Project Presents Two World Premieres at Linbury Theatre Photo Yorke Dance Project Presents Two World Premieres at Linbury Theatre
by Stephi Wild - September 29, 2021

Past Present, the new programme from Yolande Yorke-Edgell's Yorke Dance Project, spans 100 years with dance works by towering figures of 20th century dance – Martha Graham, Sir Kenneth MacMillan and Sir Robert Cohan. It includes the premiere of the final work created by Cohan who died in January thi...


GRAVITY & OTHER MYTHS Remount The Pulse Photo GRAVITY & OTHER MYTHS Remount The Pulse
by Stephi Wild - September 10, 2021

After two months of cancellations, lockdowns and hitting the 'pause button' on performances in Adelaide and Darwin throughout July and August, the acrobatic and choral masterpiece will take to the stage to present four shows across three days....


Pieter-Dirk Uys Returns to Theatre On The Bay This October Photo Pieter-Dirk Uys Returns to Theatre On The Bay This October
by Stephi Wild - October 04, 2021

Pieter Toerien's Theatre On The Bay has announced that S.A living legend, Pieter-Dirk Uys will be returning to our stage with his latest live laughter comedy variant, LOCKUP/LOCKDOWN....


Andrew Lloyd Webber 'Pleased and Surprised' to Hear Boris Johnson May Allow CINDERELL Photo Andrew Lloyd Webber 'Pleased and Surprised' to Hear Boris Johnson May Allow CINDERELLA to Go Ahead Despite Lockdown Restrictions
by Stephi Wild - June 15, 2021

Andrew Lloyd Webber says he was 'surprised' to hear that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson may allow his West End production of Cinderella to go ahead despite the delayed lifting of lockdown restrictions....


Student Blog: Broadway Reopens and South Africa Recloses Photo Student Blog: Broadway Reopens and South Africa Recloses
by Student Blogger: Caiti Ho - June 28, 2021

I am so excited for Broadway and the West End to reopen. It is so amazing to see the greater countries returning to a somewhat normal life. I love that there is that hope in the world for a better tomorrow. South Africa on the other hand, we're in our third wave of the pandemic and our biggest threa...


VIDEO: HERE COME THE BOYS Arrives at the London Palladium Photo VIDEO: HERE COME THE BOYS Arrives at the London Palladium
by BroadwayWorld UK TV - May 26, 2021

Tonight marks the first official opening night at the iconic London Palladium since the UK most recently went into lockdown last December. The dance extravaganza known as Here Come The Boys features a handful of stars from the BBC's smash hit series Strictly Come Dancing, so we sent our very own @We...


Malthouse Theatre's BECAUSE THE NIGHT Extended Until September 2021 Photo Malthouse Theatre's BECAUSE THE NIGHT Extended Until September 2021
by Stephi Wild - June 28, 2021

Tickets are now on sale for performances until 26 September 2021, with two performances nightly at 6pm and 8.30pm from Tuesdays to Sundays, and a matinee performance at 1pm on Saturday....


Legends of Lockdown LIVE! Will Be Performed at the Vaudeville Theatre on 9 June Photo Legends of Lockdown LIVE! Will Be Performed at the Vaudeville Theatre on 9 June
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2021

'Legends of Lockdown LIVE!' showcases the outstanding individuals that kept us comforted, connected and entertained online during a time of challenging real world events....


MTC's Production Of CYRANO Cancelled Due To Extended Victorian Lockdown Photo MTC's Production Of CYRANO Cancelled Due To Extended Victorian Lockdown
by Stephi Wild - September 02, 2021

After overcoming rehearsal disruptions during Victoria's fifth lockdown in July, the Cyrano team worked against the odds to have the show ready for its opening on Thursday 5 August. Three hours before its opening night performance, a sixth lockdown was announced for the state of Victoria....


Composer Hicham Chahidi Releases Les Préludes Du Printemps Photo Composer Hicham Chahidi Releases Les Préludes Du Printemps
by A.A. Cristi - April 20, 2021

Prolific Belgian composer Hicham Chahidi has released Les Préludes du Printemps, his eighth full-length album, available now on Spotify, iTunes, TIDAL, Amazon Music, and YouTube....


Luz Reveals New Single 'counting houses' Photo Luz Reveals New Single 'counting houses'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 09, 2021

During isolation last year, Luz covered Dua Lipa’s 'Don’t Start Now' on TikTok. Her piano version of this cover has now amassed over 8 million views and led to Dua Lipa reacting to the cover as part of a HouseParty takeover in May, declaring “I love this so much”....






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