Category Archives: Theatre

Brisbane, Theatre

Moulin Rouge star brings Parisian brilliance to Brisbane as Cabaret de Paris returns for 3 shows only!

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After dazzling audiences across the seas, the glamorous Parisian revue show CABARET DE PARIS will return with its BIGGEST cast ever to make Brisbane sizzle during winter for three shows only on Friday 5th & Saturday 6th July.

Cabaret De Paris is a stage spectacular celebrating old-fashioned showgirl glamour combined with the skill of adagio dancers, aerial pole artistry, comedy circus performers, quick change performers, illusionists and of course the famous French Cancan Dancers! (please note: the 2pm show on Saturday will be covered, while the two evening performances are topless)

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Originate: AUDITION CALL OUT – Q Theatre, Penrith

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Q Theatre has been making theatre for more than 50 years. Based at The Joan, Penrith, we offer pathways for early career and established artists to train, grow and develop. We seek to create theatre that sits just beyond what we think is currently possible. In 2019 you can catch a bunch of new work, fresh and hot, straight out of Q Theatre.

Whether you’re an actor, writer, musician, digital artist or spoken word poet, Q Theatre’s Studio Q is on the hunt for people with a hunger for making live art.  Auditions for 12 young artists, aged 18 – 26, to take part in the 2019 ‘Originate’ performance project will be held in early May with the project kicking off later that same month.
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Festivals, Theatre

Sydney Comedy Festival: 22 April – 19 May

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The 15th annual Sydney Comedy Festival has announced its 2019 program, filled to the brim with hilarious acts, sidesplitting shows and uproarious special events.

Across four big weeks from 22nd April to 19th May, the Festival will welcome performers from all corners of the globe including Joe Lycett (UK), David O’Doherty (IRE), Daniel Sloss (SCO), Melanie Bracewell (NZ), Ron Funches (USA), Storm Xu (CHN), Dusty Rich (RSA), Jinx Yeo (SGP), Kanan Gill (IND), Takashi Wakasugi (JPN), Ivan Aristeguieta (VEN) and Gillian English (CAN).

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Harry Potter & The Cursed Child now showing until February 2020

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child marked its Australian premiere with a red carpet gala at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre.  One play presented in two parts.

Exclusive to Melbourne – the first official look at the play in its new Australian home.  Melbourne is only the third city worldwide to welcome Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.   Due to overwhelming demand the current booking period has been extended with performances up until and including Sunday February 2, 2020. Continue reading Harry Potter & The Cursed Child now showing until February 2020 →

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A WICKED winter at HOTA, Surfers Paradise

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Renowned Australian production company, Matt Ward Entertainment, has announced today it will stage the worldwide musical phenomenon, WICKED, hot on the heels of casting the stellar lead cast.  Co-presented by HOTA, Home of the Arts this exciting rendition of WICKED will showcase a talented line up this June, telling the beloved tale of the extraordinary adventures in Oz and a profound friendship between Glinda The Good Witch and Elphaba, The Wicked Witch of the West.

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Saturday Night Fever: Opening at Lyric Theatre

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Tickets for the iconic hit musical Saturday Night Fever, which will premiere in Sydney at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 29 March 2019, are now on sale.  Leading Australian theatre producer John Frost today announced three of the cast members of the new version of this classic hit show. Paulini, Natalie Conway and Nana Matapule will be three of the ensemble of singers who will give voice to the much-loved disco soundtrack, alongside a cast of incredible dancers.

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Harry Potter & The Cursed Child: Melbourne Princess Theatre

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Rehearsals are currently underway for the new stage adaptation of Harry Potter.  Of the upcoming Australian premiere, creators J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany said;“We are big Australiaphiles. Culturally, the climate, the people, the actors – it’s going to be amazing.Melbourne is absolutely the right city to go to for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”
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