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Monday, November 18, 2019

Bridges of Madison County cast announced by Gabi Bergman

Based on the best-selling novel, the musical adaptation of The Bridges of Madison County will be making its Australian premiere at the Hayes Theatre next March. Developed by Pulitzer and T…

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Sunday, November 17, 2019

Come From Away extends Melbourne Season to Feb 2020 by Gabi Bergman

An international success story, Come From Away today announced that it will extend its season at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre to Sunday 16 February 2020, with the musical’s final weeks to …

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Dave Malloy’s PRELUDES to receive Australian Premiere by Gabi Bergman

Artistic Director of Sydney’s renowned Seymour Centre, Timothy Jones, today announced that Dave Malloy’s acclaimed musical PRELUDES will receive its Australian premiere at the Centre’s…

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Friday, November 15, 2019

Remembering the past with Neil Cole’s new plays by Gabi Bergman

“What is history? An echo of the past in the future; a reflex from the future on the past.” – Victor Hugo For some in 2019, events of the past are still unfathomable. Even things that …

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Thursday, November 14, 2019

Set sail for intrigue and adventure in 2020 at the Sydney Opera House! by Gabi Bergman

The Sydney Opera House today announced the 2020 suite of shows for its acclaimed Kids and Families program. Featuring exciting new works including homegrown and international theatre shows, …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:06AM
Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Catch some family theatre fun this December! by Gabi Bergman

CDP Kids, The team that brought you The Gruffalo’s Child, SPOT and The 13-91 Storey Treehouse fun over the last few years are back with two wonderful school holiday offerings for the whole…

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Electric Dreams: The Musical powers up for a premiere by Gabi Bergman

Plug in your modem and get ready to boot up, because Electric Dreams: The Musical is back and better than ever. After the success of a staged reading last year, Music Theatre Melbourne has…

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Monday, November 11, 2019

Australian cast of Six confirmed! by Gabi Bergman

SIX THE MUSICAL’S AUSTRALIAN QUEENS CONFIRMED! The Australian producers of critically acclaimed West End hit musical SIX are thrilled to announce the Australian Queens set to join SIX as i…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:33PM

Darcy Brown on Oil by Gabi Bergman

Ella Hickson’s Oil explores the underlying greed of society, and the global implications of our reliance on the titular fossil fuel. Set across the span of 150 years, the play deals with…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:00PM
Saturday, November 9, 2019

9 to 5 The Musical Lead Cast Announced! by Gabi Bergman

Caroline O’Connor, Marina Prior, Samantha Dodemaide and Erin Clare have been entrusted with the much-loved lead roles in Dolly Parton’s 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL. Direct from London’s Wes…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:28PM
Thursday, November 7, 2019

Conchita Wurst and Trevor Ashley announce Sydney and Melbourne concerts by Gabi Bergman

For one night only join Austria’s greatest glam pop vocalist along with Australia’s queen of cabaret in an evening to remember.  Eurovision legend Conchita Wurst returns to Australia wi…

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Face to Face with Hayden Tee by Gabi Bergman

New Zealand-born Hayden has made his mark in the world of Musical Theatre both down under and internationally. His iconic portrayal of Inspector Javert in Les Miserables has been seen acros…

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Billy Elliot casting update: Kelley Abbey withdraws from the show by Gabi Bergman

The producers of Billy Elliot the Musical have today confirmed that unfortunately due to personal circumstances Kelley Abbey is unable to continue in her role as Mrs Wilkinson and has had to…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:59AM
Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Menopause hits Melbourne and Sydney! by Gabi Bergman

The original New York and Las Vegas hit Menopause The Musical returns to Australia in 2020! Starring four of Australia’s most iconic musical theatre personalities – Rhonda Burchmore, Sil…

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Friday, November 1, 2019

Kane Alexander’s Swinging Sunday High Tea! by Gabi Bergman

What could be better on a Sunday afternoon than listening to hits from the Great American Songbook? Australian theatre star Kane Alexander joins Arts Centre Melbourne for yet another High Te…

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Thursday, October 31, 2019

War Horse’s Rianna Ash on Puppeteering by Gabi Bergman

War Horse, the unforgettable theatrical event from the National Theatre of Great Britain, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, is returning to Australia in 2020. The winner of more t…

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Six The Musical announces Australian Tour by Gabi Bergman

The critically acclaimed West End hit SIX The Musical will premiere at Sydney Opera House in January, with the Australian producers now thrilled to announce seasons in Melbourne and Adelaide…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:17PM
Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Irene Vela on The Audition by Gabi Bergman

Presented by Outer Urban Projects, The Audition is a new work that parallels an actor’s audition process with that of refugees seeking asylum. Lead by director Irene Vela, The Audition i…

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World premiere of Lemony S Puppet Theatre’s Taking the Waters by Gabi Bergman

Inspired by real-life experiences, Taking the Waters explores what it is to be a carer and how this role can bring out the very best and the very worst of a person, simultaneously. Three sis…

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Sunday, October 27, 2019

Hayden Tee gets Up Close and Intimate by Gabi Bergman

Darlinghurst Theatre Company is thrilled to announce that international musical theatre star Hayden Tee will return to Australia for a one-night-only concert on Sunday 8 December, following …

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Saturday, October 26, 2019

Sydney’s Young Princess Fionas Announced by Gabi Bergman

Australia’s leading theatre producer John Frost today announced the five young actresses who will join the rest of the fairy-tale cast and share the role of Young Princess Fiona during the…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:17PM
Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Amanda Lea Lavergne travels down under for Jekyll and Hyde by Gabi Bergman

With just two days to go, the excitement is building for the first professional tour of Jekyll and Hyde to hit Australia. A story that has fascinated people for years, Strange Case of Dr. Je…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:00PM
Monday, October 21, 2019

Come From Away becomes the most successful musical staged at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre by Gabi Bergman

Global hit Come From Away has been named the most successful musical in the Comedy Theatre’s 91-year history, this week surpassing the box office records of all other musicals staged at th…

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Sunday, October 20, 2019

Jemma Rix talks Jekyll and Hyde by Gabi Bergman

In just a few short days, the 25th Anniversary Concert production of Jekyll and Hyde will open at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall. With a star studded cast including Anthony Warlow in the title rol…

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Full cast of Bran Nue Day announced by Gabi Bergman

Legendary Australian actor and TV presenter Ernie Dingo will reprise the role of Uncle Tadpole he first performed 30 years ago when the hit musical Bran Nue Dae, written by Jimmy Chi in coll…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:50PM

Shrek The Musical cast announced! by Gabi Bergman

Australia’s leading theatre producer John Frost today announced the full adult cast of the lavish and fun multi-million dollar musical comedy SHREK THE MUSICAL, which opens in Australia ne…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:37PM
Monday, October 14, 2019

A chat with My Brilliant Career’s leading lady Luisa Scrofani by Gabi Bergman

My Brilliant Career follows a young Sybylla as she navigates growing up in rural Australia, and her struggles with being a woman in the 19th century. A new musical adaptation based on the ac…

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Thursday, October 10, 2019

Talking My Brilliant Career with Dean Bryant and Mathew Frank by Gabi Bergman

Australia in the 1890s – a time where a woman’s role was that of a housewife. But young Sybylla wants to break the mould and pursue her dreams of a ‘brilliant career.’ Miles Franklin…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:00PM
Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Todd McKenney joins the cast of Shrek The Musical by Gabi Bergman

Television and stage star Todd McKenney will take on the hilarious role of Lord Farquaad, the short-in-stature, ruthless ruler of Duloc in the upcoming lavish and fun multi-million dollar mu…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:36PM
Sunday, October 6, 2019

Anthony Warlow on Jekyll and Hyde by Gabi Bergman

This is the moment. Anthony Warlow is finally playing Jekyll (and Hyde). Arguably one of Australia’s finest theatrical exports, Anthony has had a career spanning over 30 years, both in A…

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

Keziah Warner on Control by Gabi Bergman

A pregnant ex-ballerina, a bitter puppeteer, a child detective, and a feminist pop star are all hurtling towards Mars… But there’s no punchline. Instead, there’s Control. Red Stitch p…

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