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Mind How Y’Go is the solo debut of Dougie Baldwin, a physical comedy about microwaves and pet rats, and a cathartic character study of a dad attempting to connect with his family, being presented from October 10-16 at the Motley Bauhaus. Trained by French master clown Phillipe Gaulier, and directed by Dylan Murphy, Dougie transports
By Laura Clancy Lecturer in Media, Lancaster University. From ‘The Conversation’ When Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne in 1952, Britain was just seven years out of the Second World War. Rebuilding work was still ongoing, and rationing key products such as sugar, eggs, cheese and meat would continue for another year or so.
A great air of anticipation followed by loud applause as the lights dimmed before word was spoken, greeted the cast at the opening moment of the opening of K-Box at the Malthouse. A new work by writer Ra Chapman – six years in the scripting bringing her personal life’s experiences as an interracial adoptee to
CLOC Musical Theatre presents Chicago from October 7 – October 22 at the National Theatre Melbourne, St Kilda. Billed as “an all-new reimagined and innovative production of Chicago” by CLOC’s creative team, show songs include All That Jazz, Mr Cellophane, Razzle Dazzle and more. Chicago tells of the universal tale of fame, fortune and all
Director Mario Matone’s Nostalgia is a gritty, realist film using the parable of the two thieves to tell the story of one man’s quest to reckon with his past. Returning to Naples after a 40-year absence, Felice, played by Pierfrancesco Favino, makes an emotional visit to his elderly mother (Aurora Quattrocchi). After she dies, Felice
Congratulations to Sandra Davies who was recognised in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), presented last week by the Victorian Governor, Linda Dessau, at Government House. Sandra was awarded this honour for “services to the performing arts, and to music education”. This is in recognition of
Anthony Warlow will star in a limited season of Titanic the Musical: in concert at the Melbourne Town Hall for four performances only on November 4, 5 and 6. This special event will feature a 26-piece orchestra alongside an Australian cast gracing the stage to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the Titanic. “I am thrilled
Premiering a new work must be an anxious time for a composer, never knowing if this will be the one and only time it gets heard, or if it will be a hit. That thought might have been in composer Felix Mendelssohn’s mind the night before the May 22 1836 premiere of his new oratorio,
The Green Room award nominated Memoir of A Tired Carer arrives on stage at Melbourne Fringe from October 15 – 22 at the Festival Hub, Trades Hall, Carlton. It’s been a long journey to see Oliver Bailey’s Memoir of a Tired Carer realised onstage. Initially set to appear at the Melbourne Fringe in 2021, the
Melbourne Fringe Festival and The Butterfly Club present a Picked Last For Sport Production titled 2 Proud 2 Prejudiced from October 10-16 at 7pm at the Butterfly Club Melbourne. Jane Austen’s classic gets a musical makeover in this retelling by the five Bennet sisters. It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen will go
