Browsing Articles - Month: January 2014

AACTA AWARDS – SYDNEY HAILS BAZ LUHRMANN

Latest NewsMusical Theatre 31 Jan, 2014

Baz Luhrmann sccops the AACTA’s One of Australia’s favourite and most innovative Musical Theatre and Film Directors and Producers, Baz Luhrmann, picked up 13 AACTA awards across the ceremonies conducted last night at Sydney’s ‘Star’ and earlier in… Read Article

So You Think You Can Dance – Sunday 9th Feb!

DanceLatest News 31 Jan, 2014

The Stage Is Set. So You Think You Can Dance Australia Is Back. Premieres Sunday, 6.30pm, February 9, on TEN. So You Think You Can Dance Australia makes its highly anticipated return to TEN on Sunday, February 9, at 6.30pm for an action-packed series of spectacular dancing and family-fri… Read Article

100 DAYS UNTIL WICKED OPENS IN MELBOURNE

Musical Theatre 31 Jan, 2014

PREPARE TO BE SPELLBOUND! 100 DAYS UNTIL WICKED OPENS IN MELBOURNE Today marks 100 days until the most awarded new blockbuster musical WICKED, one of the most successful shows in Broadway history, premieres in Melbourne as part of the 10^th Anniversary Tour. WICKED previews commence on… Read Article

THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK

Dance 31 Jan, 2014

THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK A Star Wars Burlesque Parody A long time ago in a galaxy far far away…. Australian Tour March – June 2014 In a show like no other, The Empire Strips Back takes the classic characters from the beloved Star Wars film franchise and drops them into the world of Burlesque. Af… Read Article

Steven McRae – Young Australian Achiever of the Year in the UK

Dance 31 Jan, 2014

Steven McRae awarded Young Australian Achiever of the Year in the UK Principal Dancer of the Royal Ballet wants to inspire other children to chase their dreams Marking Australia Day abroad has taken on an extra special meaning for Royal Ballet Principal Steven McRae, who has been named Y… Read Article

Steven Bishop – Cruise Ship Entertainer

Dance 17 Jan, 2014

By Amanda Woodbine Earlier this month I had the pleasure of interviewing Steven Bishop, a 27 year old musical theatre performer from a dance background from Queensland, Australia. He has been working full time as a performer for 11 years now with prestigious companies such as Disney and… Read Article

Strictly Sydney!

Dance 17 Jan, 2014

Strictly Sydney The largest outdoor ballroom dancing event ever seen in Australia – a ballroom dance-off with 4,000 dancers under the direction of Baz Luhrmann Sunday 23 February from 9am – Sydney Opera House Register now to be involved – www.thetelegraph.com.au/strictlyballroom T… Read Article

Rocky Horror – Review!

Musical Theatre 17 Jan, 2014

The Rocky Horror Show – QPAC, Brisbane 40 and Fabulous! Richard O’Brien’s beloved Rocky Horror Show has returned to Australia to delight us all over again after its original opening in 1974.  In a creative and masterful set that draws you in to the wacky world of Dr Frank-N-Furter and frie… Read Article

EMPIRE hits Sydney!

Latest News 17 Jan, 2014

A Night of Fun, Friskiness and Frivolity by Amanda Woodbine Wow! Just wow! Empire by Spiegelworld was a spectacular showcase of acrobatic feats, perfectly timed slapstick comedy and a soundtrack that complements each act to perfection. The intimate space in which the show is set allow… Read Article

The Drowsy Chaperone

Musical Theatre 16 Jan, 2014

Squabbalogic In association with Hayes Theatre Co Present March 14 – April 6 2014 At Hayes Theatre Co – Potts Point Music & Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar Squabbalogic in association with Hayes Theatre Co present The Drowsy Chaperone, th… Read Article