Back by popular demand, those naughty puppets return to the Brisbane Arts Theatre for another romp along Avenue Q. Although the ever-youthful puppets are the same, the humans are a fresh team of actors and puppeteers, under the direction of John Boyce. For those who don’t know about this seemingly… Avenue Q: Brisbane Arts Theatre is a post from: AussieTheatre.com ...
In my quest to investigate all the independent theatre companies and theatre makers in Perth, I noticed that one of the directors I had previously interviewed, Sarah McKellar of North Sea Boat Terminals, was directing an opera for an independent opera company called OperaBox. I immediately wanted to know how… Independent Spotlight Perth: Humperdinck’s Hansel & Gretel by OperaBox and Love...
Lisa Wilson’s contemporary dance piece Lake dances on water, literally, with the entire stage area covered in ankle deep water. The performance opens with a mysterious water creature (Hsin-Ju Chiu) standing with her back to the audience, arms stretched upwards, grasping for something. Is it air? Is it that intangible something… Lake: Judith Wright Centre is a post from: AussieTheatre.com ...
Wish is extraordinary theatre. It is some of the finest storytelling you are likely to see this year, and it will leave a mark. Adapted by Humphrey Bower from the Peter Goldsworthy novel, Wish tells the story of a man who is asked to teach sign language to a rescued… Wish: Perth Theatre Company and Night Train Productions is a post from: AussieTheatre.com ...
Victorian Opera’s much-anticipated La traviata is presented in association with Fondazione Pergolesi Spontini (the Pergolesi Spontini Foundataion) who run an opera house in Jesi, Italy, that was built in the late 1700s. You can imagine how much the original 1992 production oozed with connection to place and time and culture, but I’m not… Victorian Opera: La traviata is a post from: AussieTheatre.com...
John Frost – affectionately known as Frosty the Showman – is one of Australia’s leading producers of theatre and last night he was afforded the highest honour the Australian live entertainment industry can bestow. Live Performance Australia celebrated John Frost’s outstanding contribution to the performing arts industry in a special gala event… Frosty honoured with J C Williamson...
A soulful feeling oozed through the crowd at the Athenaeum theatre as Bert LaBonte and Jude Perl took them on a journey through the life and music of soul genius Marvin Gaye. It was a nostalgic, sweet ride as these two fine performers slid through Gaye’s incredible legacy with songs… Let’s Get It On is a post from: AussieTheatre.com ...
“Funny, moving and thought-provoking, with beautiful music and a razor-sharp scrip – it’s exactly the sort of musical Hayes Theatre Co was created to showcase” – Lisa Campbell. In a few short months, the Hayes Theatre Co have already become one of the biggest players in the Sydney musical theatre scene,… Hayes Theatre Co set to make a Miracle is a post from: AussieTheatre.com...
The cast and crew of Les Miserables have just completed their first week of rehearsals in Melbourne and with only 35 days until first preview, excitement is mounting in theatre circles with the return of Prisoner 24601 to the Australian stage. This new production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical features new staging,… First week on the Barricades – Les Miserables rehearsals...
Fifteen talented film students have been selected as the 2014 winners in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 41st Student Academy Awards competition. The student winners will arrive in Los Angeles for a week of industry activities that will culminate in the awards ceremony on Saturday, June 7, at 6 p.m., at the DGA Theater in Hollywood. The medal placements - gold,...
Hedwig got angry again this season, and star Neil Patrick Harris has already been recognized with what will probably be a significant number of awards for its return. The Drama League recently announced the winners for the 80th Annual Drama League Awards, from Distinguished Production of a Musical ( A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder) to Distinguished Play ( All The Way),...
Especially in today's world in which so many school arts programs have been downsized or cut completely, it's always terrific to see theatre organizations reaching out to kids and communities to instill a love for the performing arts. The award-winning Los Angeles-area classical repertory theatre company A Noise Within (ANW) is doing just that, and has recently announced that it will present...
Vertical Shadows, a Melbourne based contemporary dance company who have become known for pushing the boundaries of dance both conceptually and artistically, focus on the theatrical side of dance. Their latest offering, The White Prince, is currently playing at North Melbourne’s Meat Market and is set to be one of… Vertical Shadows photo feature – The White Prince is a post from: AussieTheatre.com...
After a sold out season at the Spiegeltent at this year’s Adelaide Fringe Festival and an acclaimed show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, Hans the Boy Wonder of Berlin is hitting the big smoke. Get ready Sydney; this is a Beyonce-style song and dance spectacular on a Jessica Mauboy budget.… Hans the Boy Wonder of Berlin makes Sydney debut is a post from: AussieTheatre.com ...
The fun thing about the Anywhere Theatre Festival is that you just don’t know where you are going to end up. It’s like a treasure hunt and the gold at the end is a unique theatrical experience and a great night out. Tonight my GPS and I ended up at… Anywhere Theatre Festival: Get Lucky is a post from: AussieTheatre.com ...
Last night, Opera Australia had some mighty shoes to fill. Some 20 years ago today, I was introduced to Bizet’s Carmen sitting in an ancient arena in summertime Verona. It was the quintessential setting to experience the sultry, anarchic Carmen of this renowned opera. Opera Australia and director, Francesca Zambello,… Opera Australia: Carmen is a post from: AussieTheatre.com ...
La Boite Theatre Company has confirmed that Chris Kohn will assume the position of Artistic Director and CEO later this month. Kohn comes to the position having previously worked as Artistic Director of acclaimed Melbourne-based Arena Theatre Company. He also co-founded leading independent company Stuck Pigs Squealing and led the company as Artistic… Chris Kohn joins La Boite as new Artistic Director,...
We have 2 x double passes to give away to Perth Theatre Company’s critically acclaimed It’s Dark Outside at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta from 26th to 29th May. Inspired by experiences and research into Alzheimer’s disease and Sundowners Syndrome, It’s Dark Outside skillfully combines animation, mask, live performance and puppetry to… Win a Double pass to It’s Dark Outside at Riverside...
Over at the Lyric, a new Australian, Sydney-set musical is telling the story of a family legacy, of art and love. It’s Strictly Ballroom; you’ve probably heard of it. In Potts Point, in a much smaller theatre, on a set allergic to glitz and sparkle, there’s a new Australian, Sydney-set… Review: Truth, Beauty, and a Picture of You, Hayes Theatre is a post from: AussieTheatre.com ...
This fun little tidbit showed up yesterday in a London blog and I adored it and couldn’t help but share it with you all! My good friend Andy Conaghan (last seen on Australian stages in South Pacific and currently appearing in the West End production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) brought it to… 10 things you didn’t know about Australian Theatre is a post from: AussieTheatre.com ...