Sydney Dance Company and Carriageworks' NEW BREED Program to Open in December
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
Co-presented by two of Australia's most dynamic arts organisations - Carriageworks and Sydney Dance Company - with generous support from The Balnaves Foundation, New Breed 2016 will provide Australian choreographers Rachel Arianne Ogle (Perth), Shian Law (Melbourne), Jesse Scales (Adelaide) and Richard Cilli (Perth) with an invaluable opportunity to work with Australia's finest contemporary dancers on the creation of a newly commissioned dance work. The four new works created by the New Breed 2016 choreographers will be co-presented at Sydney's premier multi-arts precinct, Carriageworks, from 29 November to 10 December 2016.
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
Co-presented by two of Australia's most dynamic arts organisations - Carriageworks and Sydney Dance Company - with generous support from The Balnaves Foundation, New Breed 2016 will provide Australian choreographers Rachel Arianne Ogle (Perth), Shian Law (Melbourne), Jesse Scales (Adelaide) and Richard Cilli (Perth) with an invaluable opportunity to work with Australia's finest contemporary dancers on the creation of a newly commissioned dance work. The four new works created by the New Breed 2016 choreographers will be co-presented at Sydney's premier multi-arts precinct, Carriageworks, from 29 November to 10 December 2016.
BWW Review: ANTIGONE Is Exquisite Ode To The Past, Message For The Present at Seymour Centre
by Brodie Paparella - October 11, 2016
Sport for Jove's reputation has gone from strength to strength this past year for presenting Sydney's most gripping, topical and connective theatre canon, as part of which Damien Ryan's adaptation of Sophocles' Antigone is absolutely at home. A transportation of an ancient Greek tragedy into the context of a very-near-future where its messages of female empowerment, the dangers of dictatorship, the real threat of toxic masculinity on communities, and of 'public opinion' on societal progress are as valid if not more for today's audiences. The ensemble is flawless and diverse, for which alone the ticket price is worth reinforcing a vision for Australian stages such as Sport for Jove have impressed. Andrea Demetriades is a force of nature in the title role, commanding change amongst the people on stage and in the stalls through a performance direct, deep and dynamic. Damien Ryan's text is nothing short of exquisite, which bears repetition and reiteration for its multi-lingual, multi-dimensional transformation of an archetypal narrative. To create something that evokes authentic ancient tragedy not with pity but with empathy is what made this production less theatre and more art in its strongest form with every passing cue and paragraph.
by Brodie Paparella - October 11, 2016
Sport for Jove's reputation has gone from strength to strength this past year for presenting Sydney's most gripping, topical and connective theatre canon, as part of which Damien Ryan's adaptation of Sophocles' Antigone is absolutely at home. A transportation of an ancient Greek tragedy into the context of a very-near-future where its messages of female empowerment, the dangers of dictatorship, the real threat of toxic masculinity on communities, and of 'public opinion' on societal progress are as valid if not more for today's audiences. The ensemble is flawless and diverse, for which alone the ticket price is worth reinforcing a vision for Australian stages such as Sport for Jove have impressed. Andrea Demetriades is a force of nature in the title role, commanding change amongst the people on stage and in the stalls through a performance direct, deep and dynamic. Damien Ryan's text is nothing short of exquisite, which bears repetition and reiteration for its multi-lingual, multi-dimensional transformation of an archetypal narrative. To create something that evokes authentic ancient tragedy not with pity but with empathy is what made this production less theatre and more art in its strongest form with every passing cue and paragraph.
THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT to Play the Old Fitz Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2016
MopHead Productions, in association with Red Line Productions, will present The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant by Rainer Werner Fassbinder at the Old Fitz Theatre from October 11.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2016
MopHead Productions, in association with Red Line Productions, will present The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant by Rainer Werner Fassbinder at the Old Fitz Theatre from October 11.
Nominations Open for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - October 10, 2016
Nominations have now opened for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
by BWW Special Coverage - October 10, 2016
Nominations have now opened for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
BWW Review: THE CARTOGRAPHER'S CURSE Brings The Message Home at Riverside Theatres
by Brodie Paparella - October 10, 2016
In the modern age of social media, technological advancement in communication, and engineering developments for transport, the ability to connect across borders and boundaries into new countries and cultures is easier than ever. Conversely, forces of xenophobia, warfare and politics have strengthened these invisible divisive lines to give them more potency than before. In Australia, a land that has long been left to its own devices - though not without its own issues of the ripple effects of colonialism and immigration - we cannot always relate to this suffering experienced by war-torn nations caught in the crossfire of occupations and civil conflict. The Cartographer's Curse, the premiere production of the Arabic Theatre Company in partnership with National Theatre of Parramatta, maps out the domestic and public disharmony created by treating nations like playthings to be tug-of-war toyed with between power-hungry empires. It is wonderful to see emerging artists tell these stories to educate us, and done with respect to the ongoing trauma in our own country by inviting an Acknowledgement of Country to commence the performance.
by Brodie Paparella - October 10, 2016
In the modern age of social media, technological advancement in communication, and engineering developments for transport, the ability to connect across borders and boundaries into new countries and cultures is easier than ever. Conversely, forces of xenophobia, warfare and politics have strengthened these invisible divisive lines to give them more potency than before. In Australia, a land that has long been left to its own devices - though not without its own issues of the ripple effects of colonialism and immigration - we cannot always relate to this suffering experienced by war-torn nations caught in the crossfire of occupations and civil conflict. The Cartographer's Curse, the premiere production of the Arabic Theatre Company in partnership with National Theatre of Parramatta, maps out the domestic and public disharmony created by treating nations like playthings to be tug-of-war toyed with between power-hungry empires. It is wonderful to see emerging artists tell these stories to educate us, and done with respect to the ongoing trauma in our own country by inviting an Acknowledgement of Country to commence the performance.
Hidden Sydney Announces New Season
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
Sydney has fallen in love with Hidden Sydney - The Glittering Mile, an immersive theatrical experience that brings to life the characters of historical Kings Cross set in a former brothel. To cater for Sydney's appetite for this captivating show that strips bare the Cross a new season has been announced that will run from 2 November for 3 weeks. Courtney Act joins the cast from 2 to 10 November, with Logie Award winner Tim Draxl joining the cast to play playing the role of 'Silver Spade' crooner.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
Sydney has fallen in love with Hidden Sydney - The Glittering Mile, an immersive theatrical experience that brings to life the characters of historical Kings Cross set in a former brothel. To cater for Sydney's appetite for this captivating show that strips bare the Cross a new season has been announced that will run from 2 November for 3 weeks. Courtney Act joins the cast from 2 to 10 November, with Logie Award winner Tim Draxl joining the cast to play playing the role of 'Silver Spade' crooner.
Sydney Symphony Orchestra Announces HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE Concerts
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra announced today that they will perform Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone on the 27 & 28th of April as part of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series. The concert will feature the live symphony orchestra performing, to picture, every note from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Audiences will be able to relive the magic of the film in high-definition on a giant screen while hearing the orchestra perform John Williams' unforgettable score. Tickets go on sale Saturday 15 October at 9am via sydneysymphony.com and (02) 8215 4600.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra announced today that they will perform Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone on the 27 & 28th of April as part of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series. The concert will feature the live symphony orchestra performing, to picture, every note from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Audiences will be able to relive the magic of the film in high-definition on a giant screen while hearing the orchestra perform John Williams' unforgettable score. Tickets go on sale Saturday 15 October at 9am via sydneysymphony.com and (02) 8215 4600.
BWW Review: David Campbell Is Sensational As Bobby Darin In The World Premiere Of DREAM LOVER: THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL
by Jade Kops - October 08, 2016
New musical DREAM LOVER: THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL is an amazing, honest tribute to the life of the American singer, songwriter, actor and political activist.
by Jade Kops - October 08, 2016
New musical DREAM LOVER: THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL is an amazing, honest tribute to the life of the American singer, songwriter, actor and political activist.
FUJIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Presents its Australian Debut Concert at Sydney Opera House
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
???????Acclaimed Fujian Symphony Orchestra of China (FJSO) will make its Australian debut presenting Echoes of Hakka Earth Buildings, a symphonic work under the baton of world-class conductor Zheng Xiaoying on Monday 14 November at Sydney Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
???????Acclaimed Fujian Symphony Orchestra of China (FJSO) will make its Australian debut presenting Echoes of Hakka Earth Buildings, a symphonic work under the baton of world-class conductor Zheng Xiaoying on Monday 14 November at Sydney Opera House.
BARE THE MUSICAL - LGBT Pop-Rock Opera Comes to Sydney
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2016
Pulsating, electric contemporary pop-rock musical bare is coming to Marrickville's Depot Theatre playing from 2 to 17 December following Supply Evolution's sellout 2015 tour of Bring It On: The Musical.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2016
Pulsating, electric contemporary pop-rock musical bare is coming to Marrickville's Depot Theatre playing from 2 to 17 December following Supply Evolution's sellout 2015 tour of Bring It On: The Musical.
STAGE TUBE: Kerrie Anne Greenland and Laura Bunting Sing 'I Will Never Leave You' from SIDE SHOW
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
Side Show is currently playing at Hayes Theatre Co and audiences and critics have been unanimous in their praise for leading ladies Kerrie Anne Greenland (Helpmann Award winner for Les Miserables) and Laura Bunting (Elphaba in Wicked, Maureen in Rent) who portray real-life conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
Side Show is currently playing at Hayes Theatre Co and audiences and critics have been unanimous in their praise for leading ladies Kerrie Anne Greenland (Helpmann Award winner for Les Miserables) and Laura Bunting (Elphaba in Wicked, Maureen in Rent) who portray real-life conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton.
World Premiere Tonight of DREAM LOVER – THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
The World Premiere of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical takes place tonight, Thursday 6 October, at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in front of a star-studded capacity audience.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
The World Premiere of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical takes place tonight, Thursday 6 October, at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in front of a star-studded capacity audience.
Circus 1903 Invites You to Name the Baby Elephant Created by the Puppeteers of WAR HORSE
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
The award-winning puppeteers of War Horse have been hard at work in London creating the stars of CIRCUS 1903 - The Golden Age of Circus: the largest-ever performing African elephant and her calf.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
The award-winning puppeteers of War Horse have been hard at work in London creating the stars of CIRCUS 1903 - The Golden Age of Circus: the largest-ever performing African elephant and her calf.
Sydney Theatre Company and Performance 4a to Holds Acting Workshop for Asian Australians
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
Performance 4a and Sydney Theatre Company (STC) are inviting Expressions of Interest from members of the Asian Australian performance community to participate in a free week-long Acting Workshop this November, facilitated by director and STC's Richard Wherrett Fellow Paige Rattray. The workshop will be held at the STC in Walsh Bay, Sydney.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
Performance 4a and Sydney Theatre Company (STC) are inviting Expressions of Interest from members of the Asian Australian performance community to participate in a free week-long Acting Workshop this November, facilitated by director and STC's Richard Wherrett Fellow Paige Rattray. The workshop will be held at the STC in Walsh Bay, Sydney.
Sydney Theatre Company Presents David Mamet's SPEED THE PLOW
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
Sydney Theatre Company and Colonial First State Global Asset Management present Speed-the-Plow, by David Mamet, this 8 November - 17 December 2016. The opening night is Saturday 12 November 2016 at 7.30pm, at the Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
Sydney Theatre Company and Colonial First State Global Asset Management present Speed-the-Plow, by David Mamet, this 8 November - 17 December 2016. The opening night is Saturday 12 November 2016 at 7.30pm, at the Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay.
BWW Review: THRENODY Cuts to the Quick in New Australian Work at Old Fitz Theatre
by Brodie Paparella - October 04, 2016
It's the oldest story in the book. Girl trapped inside all her life seeks freedom, and upon finding it discovers a world full of danger, depravity and disaster whereupon she questions the worth and purpose of her very existence as narrated by a quintet of pithy, verbose vixens.
by Brodie Paparella - October 04, 2016
It's the oldest story in the book. Girl trapped inside all her life seeks freedom, and upon finding it discovers a world full of danger, depravity and disaster whereupon she questions the worth and purpose of her very existence as narrated by a quintet of pithy, verbose vixens.
World Premiere of Murray Lambert's MY FATHER'S LEFT TESTICLE Opens in November
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2016
This November Mustard Seed Productions is thrilled to present their inaugural production, the world premiere of Murray Lambert's hilarious dark comedy, My Father's Left Testicle as part of the 2016 Depot theatre season.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2016
This November Mustard Seed Productions is thrilled to present their inaugural production, the world premiere of Murray Lambert's hilarious dark comedy, My Father's Left Testicle as part of the 2016 Depot theatre season.
BWW Review: Operantic's LA SONNAMBULA Is A Beautiful Expression Of Bellini's Love Story
by Jade Kops - October 03, 2016
Jilted lovers, jealousy, lust, and small town gossip combine with a mysterious case of sleep walking in Vincenzo Bellini's romantic comedy LA SONNAMBULA.
by Jade Kops - October 03, 2016
Jilted lovers, jealousy, lust, and small town gossip combine with a mysterious case of sleep walking in Vincenzo Bellini's romantic comedy LA SONNAMBULA.
BWW Review: HITCHCOCK'S BIRDS Is A Wonderful Insight Into The Legendary Director
by Jade Kops - October 02, 2016
Writer and performer Laura Johnston brings a wonderfully researched show, filled with real stories, quoted verbatim to give a different perspective on "The Master Of Suspense" in HITCHCOCK'S BIRDS.
by Jade Kops - October 02, 2016
Writer and performer Laura Johnston brings a wonderfully researched show, filled with real stories, quoted verbatim to give a different perspective on "The Master Of Suspense" in HITCHCOCK'S BIRDS.
BWW Review: Take a fun journey through the 20th Century and its music with TALES OF A TIME TRAVELLING SONGSTRESS
by Jade Kops - October 02, 2016
Bobbie-Jean Henning brings her one woman cabaret TALES OF A TIME TRAVELLING SONGSTRESS to Sydney Fringe.
by Jade Kops - October 02, 2016
Bobbie-Jean Henning brings her one woman cabaret TALES OF A TIME TRAVELLING SONGSTRESS to Sydney Fringe.
BWW Review: The Exploitation Of The Famous Conjoined Twins Plays Out In The Heartbreaking SIDE SHOW
by Jade Kops - October 01, 2016
SIDE SHOW, the musical about the sisters that were quite literally joined at the hip makes it's Australian Premiere at Hayes Theatre
by Jade Kops - October 01, 2016
SIDE SHOW, the musical about the sisters that were quite literally joined at the hip makes it's Australian Premiere at Hayes Theatre
NAISDA Dance College to Partner with Carriageworks for 'Circle of Cultures' 40th Season
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
The iconic NAISDA Dance College is partnering with Carriageworks to celebrate NAISDA's 40th anniversary with Circle of Cultures - a very special season which will take place at Carriageworks in Redfern, Sydney from 15 to 24 November 2016.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
The iconic NAISDA Dance College is partnering with Carriageworks to celebrate NAISDA's 40th anniversary with Circle of Cultures - a very special season which will take place at Carriageworks in Redfern, Sydney from 15 to 24 November 2016.
The 2016 Patrick White Playwrights' Award and Fellowship Calls for Entries
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
Sydney Theatre Company is inviting applications from Australia's talented playwrights for the 2016 PatRick White Playwrights' Award and PatRick White Playwrights' Fellowship. The prizes are designed to benefit both emerging and established writers and have a total prize pool of $32,500.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
Sydney Theatre Company is inviting applications from Australia's talented playwrights for the 2016 PatRick White Playwrights' Award and PatRick White Playwrights' Fellowship. The prizes are designed to benefit both emerging and established writers and have a total prize pool of $32,500.
LADIES IN BLACK Releases Preview Tickets
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
???????Tickets to the previews of the critically acclaimed, smash hit and Helpmann-Award winning musical Ladies in Black have just been released. New great seats at $75 each have been released for previews from 3-5 January 2017 and are now available from www.ticketmaster.com.au or www.sydneyfestival.org.au Produced by Queensland Theatre Company, this swanky new home-grown musical will play a strictly limited three-week season as part of the Sydney Festival before touring the eastern states.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
???????Tickets to the previews of the critically acclaimed, smash hit and Helpmann-Award winning musical Ladies in Black have just been released. New great seats at $75 each have been released for previews from 3-5 January 2017 and are now available from www.ticketmaster.com.au or www.sydneyfestival.org.au Produced by Queensland Theatre Company, this swanky new home-grown musical will play a strictly limited three-week season as part of the Sydney Festival before touring the eastern states.
David Campbell to Lead the World Premiere of DREAM LOVER - THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
David Campbell is set to return to the musical theatre stage for the lead role in the World Premiere production of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
David Campbell is set to return to the musical theatre stage for the lead role in the World Premiere production of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical.
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