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GIRL IN THE GOLDFISH BOWL to Open Bakehouse Theatre's 2013 Season, April 18
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2013
Bakehouse Theatre presents a show that is both hilarious and heartbreaking to open its 2013 Season. 'Girl in the Goldfish Bowl' is an award winning play by one of Canada's most acclaimed playwrights Morris Panych. It will be Directed by PETER GREEN who brought you plays like 'Educating Rita', 'Misery', and 'Drawer Boy'.
Alexander the Great Exhibition Must Close April 28 at Sydney's Australian Museum
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2013
Australian Museum's blockbuster exhibition Alexander the Great: 2000 Years of treasures must close its doors on Sunday 28 April after setting attendance records for the museum over summer.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Capitol Theatre Releases New Block of Tickets thru 4/28
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2013
The Addams Family has just released new tickets (on sale today, March 18) for its engagement at the Capitol Theatre. The new block of tickets is for an extra week of performances, 21 - 28 April 2013.
Iain Grandage, Ilbijerri Theatre and Philip Rolfe Receive 2013 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2013
Musician, composer and collaborator extraordinaire, Iain Grandage has taken out the 2013 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Individual Award ($50,000) while leading Indigenous theatre company, Ilbijerri, whose work is capturing national attention, has been recognised with the Group Award ($80,000). Philip Rolfe, producer, festival director, bureaucrat and cultural industry shape-shifter has been awarded the Facilitator's Prize ($20,000).
BWW Reviews: DRIVING MISS DAISY is Not to Be Missed!
by Emma Cambey - March 14, 2013
Driving Miss Daisy is a Pulitzer Prize winning Alfred Uhry play that first premiered in 1987 about the relation between an elderly Southern Jewish woman, Daisy (Lansbury), and her African-American chauffeur, Hoke (James Earl Jones), as well as her son, Boolie (Boyd Gaines). With a focus on the themes of segregation and friendship, it is story which tugs strongly at the heartstrings.
Soweto Gospel Choir Celebrates 10th Anniversary at Sydney Opera House Today
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2013
Andrew Kay, Managing Director of Andrew Kay & Associates has announced that the highly acclaimed Soweto Gospel Choir will return to Australia to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a national tour. With concerts at Womadadelaide, Perth, Brisbane and Sydney Opera House, Soweto Gospel Choir will perform for an exclusive one performance only at the Sydney Opera House today, 14 March, 2013.
UTA UBER KOOL JA Plays 2013 Adelaide Fringe at The Hotel Richmond, Now thru March 16
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2013
The comeback is back! You're invited to the hotel party of THE tragic fallen fashionista, Uta Uber Kool Ja.
C.S. Lewis Meets Sigmund Freud at Theatre Royal in FREUD'S LAST SESSION, Aug 15
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2013
What happened when C.S. Lewis met Sigmund Freud? Australian audiences will soon find out when Freud's Last Session opens at Sydney's Theatre Royal on August 15, 2013. Winner of the 2011 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Play, Freud's Last Session tells of an exquisite intellectual duel between two great minds of last century.
Piano Chicks Link Up with Piano Boys for 2013 Adelaide Fringe, Now thru March 13
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2013
The frontwoman for Adelaide cover band Chunky Custard and former Formula One Grid Girl Becky Blake is back for the 2013 Fringe with two shows; her acclaimed Piano Chicks (a sellout in 2012) will return to The Promethean, 116 Grote Street Adelaide for three performances only tonight, 2, 10 and 12 March. Her new show Piano Boys transfers to The Promethean for three performances tonight, 2, 10 and 13 March.
Brink Productions and English Touring Theatre Bring THURSDAY to 2013 Adelaide Festival, Now thru March 16
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2013
Today is a powerful new theatrical co-production between Adelaide's Brink Productions, makers of the acclaimed When The Rain Stops Falling, and one of the UK's leading production companies English Touring Theatre.
Ensemble Theatre Holds Worlds Greatest Shave Fundraiser
by Samantha Vega - February 25, 2013
Ensemble Theatre announced that the team here at Ensemble will be taking part in this year's World's Greatest Shave to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.
THE CHANGELING Comes to the Little Theatre for Two Nights Only
by Samantha Vega - February 25, 2013
The Theatre Guild's 2013 season begins with a staged play reading of The finest Jacobean tragedy written by a contemporary of William Shakespeare.
OzCabaret Premieres CHAMPAGNE CABARET and WINE CABARET at 2013 Adelaide Fringe, Now thru March 14
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2013
OzCabaret, an Australian troupe of 'songeliers' comprising professionally trained vocalists and musicians Jessica Edmeades, Katrina Kirkwood and Sarah Regan will present the world premieres of two shows; Champagne Cabaret and Wine Cabaret at the 2013 Adelaide Fringe.
The Magnets Return to Adelaide with HOMEGROWN, Now thru March 17
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2013
International a cappella stars The Magnets are returning to Adelaide for the 2013 Fringe with their new Best-of-British show HOMEGROWN - an evening of glorious harmonies and jaw-dropping beatboxing celebrating five decades of British pop music from The Beatles and Led Zeppelin through to Adele.
GLORY DAZED Comes to 2013 Adelaide Fringe, Now thru March 17
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2013
Winner of the Holden Street Theatres' Edinburgh Award for 2012 and the BBC Alfred Bradley Award, Glory Dazed is a darkly comic and acerbic look at the impact of war upon returning soldiers, developed with ex-servicemen prisoners at HMP & YOI Doncaster. The play comes to Adelaide following an Old Vic New Voices Edinburgh Season and was rated 20th of 2,700 shows at the Edinburgh Fringe according to The List's Top Rated List.
SLAVA's SNOWSHOW to Storm Into Sydney's Theatre Royal, June 11-23
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2013
The multi award-winning international sensation SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW storms into Australia for a limited season playing at the Theatre Royal from 11 to 23 June 2013. Tickets on sale 18 February.
BROADWAY UNPLUGGED Returns to Sydney, February 25
by Kelsey Denette - February 11, 2013
The hugely popular BROADWAY UNPLUGGED returns to Sydney. Born as an idea to support the musical theatre industry and to provide a platform for performers to do what they do best - perform in a supportive environment.
Daniel Koek Joins Adelaide Cabaret Festival Lineup with A DECADE DOWN THE ROAD, 2/21-2/22
by Samantha Vega - February 07, 2013
Ahead of the 2013 program launch on 6 April, the Adelaide Cabaret Festival is excited to unveil another superb performer - acclaimed tenor Daniel Koek returns home to South Australia to present his show A Decade Down The Road in the Dunstan Playhouse on 21 and 22 June.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Opens 23 March in Sydney
by Kelsey Denette - February 04, 2013
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Broadway's musical comedy based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will have its Australian premiere in Sydney on Saturday 23 March 2013 at Sydney's Capitol Theatre.
Soweto Gospel Choir to Celebrate 10th Anniversary at Sydney Opera House, March 14
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2013
Andrew Kay, Managing Director of Andrew Kay & Associates has announced that the highly acclaimed Soweto Gospel Choir will return to Australia to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a national tour. With concerts at Womadadelaide, Perth, Brisbane and Sydney Opera House, Soweto Gospel Choir will perform for an exclusive one performance only at the Sydney Opera House on Thursday 14 March, 2013.
Christa Hughes Stars in THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT at Slide Lounge, Feb 2 & 9
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2013
THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT, starring Christa Hughes and hosted by Fidel Cathro (Catherine Alcorn) with choreography by Christopher Horsey, will play Slide Lounge tonight, February 2nd and the 9th, 2013.
Paris Opera Ballet Opens Tonight in Sydney
by Kelsey Denette - January 28, 2013
2013 marks the triumphant return to Sydney of The Paris Opera Ballet, universally regarded as one of the greatest, if not the greatest ballet company in the world. The Paris Opera Ballet will give 13 performances of Giselle for an exclusive Sydney Season at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney from tonight, 29 January.
Vika Bull to Lead AT LAST in Sydney
by Kelsey Denette - January 23, 2013
Vika Bull, one of Australia's most respected, powerful soul singers, is set to tell the story of one of the most influential soul singers of all time: Etta James.
GLORY DAZED Comes to 2013 Adelaide Fringe, Feb 12-March 17
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2013
Winner of the Holden Street Theatres' Edinburgh Award for 2012 and the BBC Alfred Bradley Award, Glory Dazed is a darkly comic and acerbic look at the impact of war upon returning soldiers, developed with ex-servicemen prisoners at HMP & YOI Doncaster. The play comes to Adelaide following an Old Vic New Voices Edinburgh Season and was rated 20th of 2,700 shows at the Edinburgh Fringe according to The List's Top Rated List.
OzCabaret to Premiere CHAMPAGNE CABARET and WINE CABARET at 2013 Adelaide Fringe, Feb 17-March 14
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2013
OzCabaret, an Australian troupe of 'songeliers' comprising professionally trained vocalists and musicians Jessica Edmeades, Katrina Kirkwood and Sarah Regan will present the world premieres of two shows; Champagne Cabaret and Wine Cabaret at the 2013 Adelaide Fringe.

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