Laura Murphy

REVIEW: THE LOVERS Is Brilliant Modern Musical Adaptation Of Shakespeare’s Magical Mixed Up Quartet of Young Lovers
by Jade Kops - Nov 7, 2025

Shake & Stir Theatre Co brings Laura Murphy’s (Book, Music & Lyrics) THE LOVERS back to Sydney with a fabulously fun new production.

Final Performances Added to Sydney Season of THE LOVERS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2025

Due to popular demand, extra and final performances have been added today to the Sydney season of the breakout Australian pop musical The Lovers with performances now on sale until 23 November.

All New Australian Production of THE LOVERS Comes to Sydney in October
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

The breakout Australian pop musical The Lovers is coming to Sydney. The new production will open at Theatre Royal Sydney beginning in October. Learn more about the show here!

Cast Set For Australian Production of THE LOVERS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025

A new production of breakout Australian pop musical The Lovers will include a who’s who of Australian musical theatre with the cast announced by Shake & Stir Theatre Co and Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

THE LOVERS Premieres In Brisbane in September
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2025

Shake & Stir Theatre Co and Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), in association with Brisbane Festival, have announced the premiere of a brand-new production of the breakout Australian pop musical The Lovers.

MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL Original Australian Cast Recording to be Released In The UK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2024

The original Australian cast recording of MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL has been released in the UK for the first time, offering fans a chance to experience the acclaimed production's music.

Original Cast Recording of Australian Musical THE LOVERS is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024

Following its sold-out premiere season at the Sydney Opera House with Bell Shakespeare, the much-anticipated cast album of THE LOVERS is available now.

Review: DR ADAM PERCHARD AND RICHARD THOMAS: INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMP, Soho Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Jul 11, 2024

It would be difficult to describe Adam Perchard as some shy, self-effacing wallflower. They follow up Bunburying (The Importance of Being Dr Adam Perchard) with another autobiographical show, this time with composer Richard Thomas, co-creator of Jerry Springer: The Opera.

Review: DOCTOR BROWN: BETURNS, Soho Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Apr 26, 2024

Coming on like some kind of sadistic Mr Bean, the scarier-than-Pennywise Doctor Brown has been terrorising audiences with his silent comedy since 2009 and returns to Soho Theatre with his first new show in over a decade.

Review: A SPECTACLE OF HERSELF, Battersea Arts Centre
by Franco Milazzo - Apr 26, 2024

In her PhD on “Deconstructing the Spectacle: Aerial Performance as Critical Practice”, Dr Laura Murphy had a singular mission: “to challenge normative ideas attached to and embedded in aerial work”. In A Spectacle Of Herself, she delivers on this challenge with style and conviction.

A SPECTACLE OF HERSELF Comes to Battersea Arts Centre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024

Contemporary performance maker and circus artist Laura Murphy brings solo show fusing aerial rope, theatre and creative captioning to Battersea Arts Centre this April.

Latitude Reveals Further Comedy Names Names Plus Contemporary Circus and Dance Bill
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2024

The acclaimed Barclaycard presents Latitude Festival is poised to return to Henham Park in Suffolk from July 25th to 28th, 2024.

REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On ZOMBIE THE MUSICAL
by Jade Kops - Mar 17, 2024

Toe Tapping parody, dismembered limbs, witty repartee and quintessential musical numbers create the next big hit, ZOMBIE THE MUSICAL

A Festival Of New, Original Works ARTSLAB: COLLIDE To Be Presented At 107 Redfern
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2024

Experience a collision of new creative works at Shopfront Arts Co-Op's ArtsLab: Collide festival. Discover new pieces in theatre, puppetry, dance, film, visual art, and musical theatre at 107 Redfern from March 14-24.

North American Premiere of Jean Butler's WHAT WE HOLD is Coming to Irish Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024

Jean Butler's 'What We Hold' (North American Premiere) at Irish Arts Center is a physical, cultural, and emotional journey through the history of Irish dance. This celebrated work brings together seven generations of dancers to celebrate the past, connect the present, and look to the future.

Dance Cork Firkin Crane Reveals Spring/Summer 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2024

Dance Cork Firkin Crane’s Spring/Summer 2024 season launches in January, featuring an expansive programme of public performances, festivals, residencies, classes, workshops, and a special masterclass. Running from January – June 2024, the programme hosts artists from all over Ireland, as well as from Palestine, Belgium, Norway, and France.

Kym Vaitiekus reports on launch of THE HAYES 2024 SEASON
by Jade Kops - Sep 29, 2023

The 2024 HAYES season will deliver joy, delight, surprises, heartfelt emotions, intriguing ideas, and distinct and remarkable experiences. Richard Carroll and Victoria Falconer are the enthusiastic and inspired Artisitic Directors who proclaim- “A breathtaking adventure awaits”.

East Midlands Largest Outdoor Arts Fest Celebrates 15 Years With An Environmental Focus
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023

A flagship outdoor arts festival for the East Midlands, Derby Festé celebrates its 15th year with another fantastic programme of performing arts and events this September.  Learn more about the programming here!

REVIEW: New Australian Work, THE DISMISSAL AN EXTREMELY SERIOUS MUSICAL COMEDY Is A Brilliant Exploration Of The Time Democracy Was Undermined By The Governor General.
by Jade Kops - Sep 6, 2023

REVIEW: New Australian Work, THE DISMISSAL AN EXTREMELY SERIOUS MUSICAL COMEDY Is A Brilliant Exploration Of The Time Democracy Was Undermined By The Governor General.

CAUSE CELEB �" NIGHT WITH THE STARS Returns Next Month to Benefit the Actors Benevolent Fund
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2023

ACTORS BENEVOLENT FUND’S most popular fundraiser event – CAUSE CELEB – NIGHT WITH THE STARS is back. After a break of three years ABF has announced that the popular indoor picnic and cabaret returns on Sunday 13 August with a night of song and laughter to provide help for arts professionals in times of need.