Big, bold, and comedy gold! The smash hit Broadway musical returns for a limited 1-week season to reopen the National Theatre Melbourne - April 14 - 17 (2021). Returning a decade later from the original Australian cast of HAIRSPRAY is Mike Snell (Strictly Ballroom, Aladdin) as the smooth talking Corny Collins. His infamous rival Velma von Tussle is played by Chelsea Gibb (Cabaret), and Rachel Dunham (Rock of Ages) is the loud & proud Motormouth Maybelle.
Grimm comes to Riverside Theatre from 14 -17 April, and will present the world premiere of Sydney Choreographic Ensemble’s debut contemporary ballet, Grimm by Francesco Ventriglia, a modern-day retelling of the fairytales we know and love.
CLAUDEL is a thrilling reimagining of the story of one of the world’s greatest and most misunderstood sculptors, Camille Claudel and her complex relationship with legendary artist, Auguste Rodin. In an exclusive Australian premiere, from 23 April at The Playhouse, Sydney Opera House, CLAUDEL is a thrilling combination of narrative, dance, sculpture and music.
Australia get ready – the DRUMMER QUEENS have announced brand-new shows in venues across Australia following on from the hugely successful Sydney season. Sydney audiences were wowed by the stunning staging and world-class percussionists as DRUMMER QUEENS delivered a live musical experience like they’d never seen before. Audiences were amazed by the powerfully irresistible rhythms of this remarkable all-female cast, in awe of their skill and inspired by the joy and energy of this game-changing theatrical production. In addition to Melbourne and Brisbane, the Queens are bringing this must-see original Australian theatrical experience to...
Wollongong, Perth, Albany, Mandurah, Bunbury, Canberra and Adelaide from April 2021!
What does Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show have in common with The Lion King, We Will Rock You and Wicked? No, there aren't any animals in We Will Rock You...No, Shaun doesn't play the guitar… Give up? All these hit shows have had their Melbourne premieres at the Regent Theatre and we're delighted to announce that the cast of Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show is headed in that direction too. From 14-18 April, during the school holidays, there will be eight breath-taking, barnstorming performances at this historic theatre.
Polydor Records has announced the release of the third piece of music from the forthcoming album of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella. ‘I Know I Have A Heart’ is sung by Carrie Hope Fletcher and is released on February 12th across all DSPs.
Nickelodeon, TEG Life Like Touring and VStar Entertainment Group are excited to announce that the hugely popular PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” Presented by Stan is heading to Australian shores this April and May.
The post Covid-19 musical, set in a suburban supermarket the year after the pandemic. A colourful cast of quirky characters fight to keep the independent business afloat against a major chain store. They all do their best to make meaningful connections in a world full of differences, whilst suffering the pressures of their own lives. Price Check! was originally written as a musical comedy that explored the lives of five diverse characters in a suburban supermarket.
The dancers of The Australian Ballet will be back in the spotlight this February with the long-awaited Summertime at the Ballet, marking the company’s first performances after almost a year off stage, and the launch of a new era under David Hallberg’s directorship. Summertime at the Ballet will be staged between 25 – 28 February exclusively at Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena; it’s the first time the company has performed at the venue.
In 2021, Australia’s leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, will present the world premiere of a powerful new contemporary program, SandSong: Stories from the Great Sandy Desert. SandSong will tour to Sydney, Canberra, Bendigo, Brisbane and Melbourne from 8th June to 4th September.
It's time to get those 80's outfits ready because The Wedding Singer Australian Tour kicks off this April! Based on the hit Adam Sandler film, this hilarious Broadway comedy celebrates all the fun of the film! He's more than a lover. He's more than a legend. He is The Wedding Singer.
