Michael Whalley

Review: 1984, from The Past, Predicting the Future, About Today
by Jade Kops - Jul 29, 2025

Shake and Stir, with director Michael Futcher, presents a gripping, expertly crafted production of 1984 that delivers a profound and lasting impact.

1984 Comes to Riverside Theatres Parramatta
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025

From the multi-award-winning creative minds at Shake and Stir (Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, Animal Farm and Dracula) comes Nelle Lee and Nick Skubij’s powerful adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece 1984 at Riverside Theatres.

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.

New Australian Work A VERY JEWISH CHRISTMAS CAROL Makes World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2023

Melbourne Theatre Company's new play born from its ambitious NEXT STAGE Writers' Program, A Very Jewish Christmas Carol, is set to make its world premiere on Saturday 18 November at Southbank Theatre.

Photos: First Look at Re-Imagined HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2022

The new reimagined production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opened last Thursday at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre.

Casting Announced For The Reimagined Production Of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Australia
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2022

Melbourne audiences will be introduced to both familiar and new faces in the reimagined production. Including many of the original cast, returning performers are Gareth Reeves as Harry Potter, Paula Arundell as Hermione Granger, Michael Whalley as Ron Weasley, Lucy Goleby as Ginny Potter, Ben Walter as Albus Potter, Nyx Calder as Scorpius Malfoy, Aisha Aidara as Rose Granger-Weasley/Young Hermione and Jessica Vickers as Delphi Diggory.

Cast Announced for Australian Debut of Reimagined HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2022

Including many of the original cast, returning performers are Gareth Reeves as Harry Potter, Paula Arundell as Hermione Granger, Michael Whalley as Ron Weasley, Lucy Goleby as Ginny Potter, Ben Walter as Albus Potter, Nyx Calder as Scorpius Malfoy, Aisha Aidara as Rose Granger-Weasley/Young Hermione and Jessica Vickers as Delphi Diggory.

New Tickets Released For HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Australia
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2021

ew tickets for record-breaking theatrical event Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will go on sale to the general public tomorrow at 9am, Friday 2 July 2021. Learn more about how to purchase tickets here!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Melbourne Extends Booking Through December With New Tickets Released Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2021

New tickets for the record-breaking theatrical event Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will go on sale to the general public at 9.00am on Thursday 29 April 2021.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Welcome New Cast Members
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2021

New cast members are joining the multi-award-winning theatrical event Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Princess Theatre. 

VIDEO: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Melbourne Cast Takes First Bows Upon Reopening
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2021

The Melbourne production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child reopened officially yesterday, February 25, 2021. The production had previously closed on March 16 due to the health crisis, and remained suspended until December, when it was announced that performances were set to resume on February 25.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Melbourne Returns Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2021

The Melbourne production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has resumed rehearsals, as the production is set to reopen on February 25, 2021.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Melbourne Resumes Rehearsals
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2021

The Melbourne production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has resumed rehearsals, as the production is set to reopen on February 25, 2021.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Melbourne to Resume Performances February 2021
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2020

Multi-award-winning theatrical event Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will resume performances in Melbourne on February 25, after a hiatus of 49 weeks. The landmark production suspended a record-breaking run at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre after public health measures were imposed by the government due to COVID 19.  

44 *** ACTS IN ONE WEEK Comes to the Belvoir
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2020

Up Late with Belvoir and Moonshine & Tits Productions are pleased to present the premiere of 44 *** Acts in One Week, an apocalyptic rom-com created in extraordinary times. Premiering from 16 – 20 December at Belvoir St Theatre, 44 *** Acts in One Week is part gig, part radio-play and part stab in the dark, in a subversive and joyful response to the madness that was 2020. 

Winners Announced for the 2017 Sydney Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2018

At a star-studded ceremony tonight, the winners of the 2017 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced, with 37 Awards presented, shared between 18 productions which played in Sydney during the calendar year of 2017. Over 450 members of the Sydney theatre community packed the Everest Theatre at the Seymour Centre to celebrate the best of Sydney theatre.

Here Comes the Bride! MURIEL'S WEDDING Original Cast Recording Released Today In Australia
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2018

Here comes the bride! Muriel's Wedding The Musical original cast recording is out now through Sony Music Entertainment Australia.

2017 SYDNEY THEATRE AWARDS Nominations Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2017

Nominations were announced today for the Sydney Theatre Awards for 2017, which will be presented at a gala ceremony on Monday 22 January 2018 at 6pm at the Everest Theatre, Seymour Centre.

VIDEO: Cast Favorite Lines in MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL at Roslyn Packer Theatre
by RME Intern - Dec 4, 2017

The Sydney Theatre Company and Global Creatures' production of Muriel's Wedding The Musical opened recently in Sydney. The production, a theatrical version of PJ Hogan's iconic hit film, updated to today by the writer himself, features original music by Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall alongside those beloved ABBA numbers. The musical is exclusive to Sydney, playing at Roslyn Packer Theatre with the recent opening on Saturday 18 November 2017.

BWW REVIEW: Heart-warming And Hilarious, MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL Is A Brilliant New Australian Musical That Must Not Be Missed
by Jade Kops - Nov 21, 2017

MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL, the much anticipated musical theatre adaptation of PJ Hogan's iconic movie from 1994, is absolutely wonderful, capturing the heart and soul of its inspiration with an added depth and incredible new music by Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall.