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Thursday, March 19, 2020

9 TO 5 postpones Sydney and Melbourne seasons by Gabi Bergman

Producers John Frost, Suzanne Jones and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions are disappointed to announce that the Australian seasons of Dolly

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:03PM

Arts Centre Melbourne working with three arts industry charities to support arts workers during COVID-19 crisis by Gabi Bergman

Workers in the performing arts across the state are experiencing the immediate and devastating impact of event cancellations and venue

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:16PM
Wednesday, March 18, 2020

New theatrical development initiative launched amidst COVID crisis by Gabi Bergman

Australia’s arts industry has suffered the lowest of blows over the last few weeks, with almost all theatrical productions shutting

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:00PM

Australian Musical Theatre Festival cancelled by Gabi Bergman

Today, the Australian Musical Theatre Festival announced its cancellation. The festival was set to run in late May in Tasmania.

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:20AM

Hayes Theatre Co. closes its doors through to June by Gabi Bergman

Sydney’s Hayes Theatre Co. has followed recent Government advice and closed its doors. The theatre’s run of The Bridges of Madison

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:12AM
Tuesday, March 17, 2020

CHESS announces postponed season dates by Gabi Bergman

Following the Civic Theatre closing its doors, The Very Popular Theatre Company had postponed their run of Chess. Today, they

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:05PM

The Show Must Go Online to stream readings of Shakespeare! by Gabi Bergman

Amidst all the chaos, the global arts industry are truly doing what they can to keep spirits up. The Show

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:10PM

The Green Room Awards to be streamed online by Gabi Bergman

As a result of the recent Coronavirus bans being implemented, The Green Room Awards association have made the difficult decision

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:58PM

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY postpones Brisbane season by Gabi Bergman

Following QPAC’s announcement that they are shutting theatres, the producers of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory have released a statement regarding the

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 03:22AM
Monday, March 16, 2020

All New Zealand performances of THE BOOK OF MORMON cancelled by Gabi Bergman

Before they even had a chance to settle in, the Mormons are being shipped out. The Auckland Civic will be

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:02PM

SCHOOL OF ROCK cancel Adelaide season by Gabi Bergman

Today it was announced that the highly anticipated Adelaide run of School of Rock would be cancelled, as the Adelaide Festival

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:43PM

Adelaide Festival Centre closes through to end of April by Gabi Bergman

Following the declaration of a Public Health Emergency in South Australia, Adelaide Festival Centre venues will close to the public

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:29PM

Clovelly Fox postpone WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING by Gabi Bergman

Today, it was announced that Clovelly Fox will be postponing their inaugural production of When The Rain Stops Falling by Andrew

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:26PM

MTC cancel remaining performances of TORCH THE PLACE and EMERALD CITY by Gabi Bergman

In light of the current COVID-19 situation and in the interest of the health and safety of our audiences, artists

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:06AM

Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s AS YOU LIKE IT cancelled by Gabi Bergman

The Melbourne Shakespeare company have just announced that they will be cancelling the remainder of their Fairfield season of As You

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:04AM
Sunday, March 15, 2020

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to cancel and postpone all shows by Gabi Bergman

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra have released a statement regarding their approach to the newly implemented COVID-19 gathering ban: In response

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:48PM

BILLY ELLIOT prematurely closes in Melbourne amidst COVID-19 warnings by Gabi Bergman

Earlier tonight it was announced that Billy Elliot The Musical will be closing its doors at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre. The show is

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:39AM

Arts Centre Melbourne closes venues to the public from midnight Sunday night by Gabi Bergman

Arts Centre Melbourne has today announced the cancellation of all scheduled performances and events and temporary closure of its buildings

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:22AM
Saturday, March 14, 2020

Tyran Parke chats about WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING by Gabi Bergman

Andrew Bovell’s When The Rain Stops Falling is undeniably an Australian classic. Written in 2008, it has won a plethora of awards

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:00PM
Friday, March 13, 2020

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL and TIM MINCHIN are cancelled after Government impose ban on large gatherings by Gabi Bergman

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Tim Minchin are among the most recent cancellations as a result of the Australian Government’s

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:59AM
Thursday, March 12, 2020

Alan Brough’s CHARLIE AND THE WAR AGAINST GRANNIES hits Arts Centre Melbourne these school holidays! by Gabi Bergman

What does 12 year old Charlie Duncan do when he uncovers a group of evil grannies plotting to take over

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:00PM

Next Wave Festival announces 2020 Season by Gabi Bergman

From 15 – 31 May, a cohort of inspiring and visionary artists form a government to address, probe and answer

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 03:15AM
Wednesday, March 11, 2020

New work residency recipients announced as part of the 2020 Australian Musical Theatre Festival by Gabi Bergman

The Australian Musical Theatre Festival are thrilled to announce the recipients of our New Musical Theatre Residency, a week-long residency

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:00PM
Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Dolly Parton’s 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL to partner with The Imagination Library by Gabi Bergman

Producers John Frost and Suzanne Jones are delighted to announce that 9 to 5 THE MUSICAL is partnering with Dolly

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:44PM

Arts House announce SPECTRAL installations and performances by Gabi Bergman

Arts House has built a new transmission of Spectral – a series of immersive installations and performances that dive into

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:00PM

Australian Theatre Festival – NYC, announce inaugural new play award winner by Gabi Bergman

Artistic Directors Mark Barford, Connor Delves & Jillian Geurts announce Richard Jordan as the inaugural Australian Theatre Festival New Play

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:47AM
Monday, March 9, 2020

Disney developing BEAUTY AND THE BEAST prequel series by Gabi Bergman

Disney+ is set to make a prequel series centred around Gaston and LeFou, said a report by The Hollywood Reporter. Luke

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:00PM
Sunday, March 8, 2020

Musical Mondays #1 by Gabi Bergman

Musical theatre is one of the greatest joys in my life. But for most of us, especially in Australia, our

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:00PM
Saturday, March 7, 2020

Michele Lee talks SINGLE LADIES by Gabi Bergman

Three completely different women meet outside a Coles supermarket. No, there isn’t a punchline, but there definitely is a story

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:00PM
Friday, March 6, 2020

Natesha Somasundara on her play GIRL FRIEND by Gabi Bergman

Presented as part of Belvoir’s 25A program, girl friend is a play based on the ramifications of Joe Cinque’s murder in 1997.

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:00PM
Thursday, March 5, 2020

We chat with the lead cast of SHREK THE MUSICAL Australia! by Gabi Bergman

Her Maj has turned GREEN these last few weeks as Shrek and his colourful companions have set up shop. Check

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:00PM