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6th March 2010
by Devon LaSalle
SPX Waterdale
Players invite you to their latest magical creation
Emotions Bared
3rd March 2010
By Lauren Doutch
Lauren shares why this Musical makes
people bare their emotions…
The Two Sides of the Coin
27th February 2010
by Ian Nisbet
How do you approach
singing a song?
LYREBIRD AWARDS - Congratulations to . . .
25th February 2010
by Theatre People
A Star is Reborn
24th
February 2010
By Sophie Briggs
This Midsumma Smash Cabaret
by the old school starlet Rachel Juhasz is back by popular demand!
Fear & Loathing at the Lyrebird Awards - The Report
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been removed. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Lyrebird Awards - Photos & Fashions
21st February 2010
by Theatre People
TP Choice Winners
21st February 2010
by Theatre People
STRAIGHT theatre
awards coming in the next 24 hours
PEP is Singing Songs for a New World
19th February 2010
by Suzanne Tate
It's about one
moment that will change your life forever . . .
Green Room Nominations
17th February 2010
by Simon Parris
See if your
favourites for 2009 are listed
Georgia on my Mind
17th February 2010
by Melissa Trickey
A new company has
burst onto the scene with a view to present the freshest material
with the freshest cast!
Malthouse Theatre Presents Elizabeth, Almost by chance a woman
17th February 2010
by K.E. Weber
The Virgin Queen is about
to be dragged into the twenty-first century . . . and she's not coming
politely
Rock of Ages set to rock Melbourne
15th February 2010
by Simon Parris
Another Broadway hit sets
its sights on Musical Melbourne
SPX Waterdale Players have got some Magic to Do! - PIPPIN pics
12th February 2010
by SPX Waterdale
Players
Broadway Melodies
[pics added]
8th February 2010
by Simon Parris
Simon
reviews all the New York musicals, plays and operas he can fit into 19
nights
Another
Opening, Another Show
8th February 2010
by Simon Parris
An exciting
evening of songs to be enjoyed from shows that weren’t
CPAC is Fiddling on the Roof!
8th February 2010
by Alex Switzky
Alex looks at bringing new to the old
Russians in Cardinia and discovers how many times one can write
"Tradition" in an article.
STAG presents Speaking in Tongues by Andrew Bovell
5th February, 2010
By K.E. Weber
Speaking in Tongues is like a tightly woven piece of fabric: take any two
strands and follow them and you will end up in quite different places…
London Snapshot [pics added]
5th February, 2010
By Simon Parris
Hits and misses in the West End last
December.
Burlesque legend Ursula Martinez
5th February, 2010
WARNING!! This show may contain really boring nudity.
Ian's 5-Step Guide to NOT Sound Like Idina
5th February, 2010
By Ian Nisbet
TP’s newest
reporter on the block has an important message for all those Cast
Recording Addicts out there!
Can you spell "w-o-r-t-h t-h-e d-r-i-v-e"?
28th January 2010
By Matt Hustwaite
BLOC Music Theatre are
brushing up their spelling for this quirky Broadway hit
Falsettos to hit high notes - a story of family, heart & courage
28th January 2010
By Erin Gill
Erin investigates the highs and lows
of this rarely produced gem
Show Choice Realities & . . . . Realities - Part 1
28th January 2010
By Melissa Trickey
Our Musical Theatre
Editor investigates the why, how, and how much motivates committees in
their choice of show.
Toovey or not Toovey - there is NO question!
28th January 2010
By Theatre People
He’s the
guy behind the design. Meet musical theatre’s top graphic designer, Nathan
Toovey
Bryce's BLOG
- Geoffrey Rush & Musical Theatre
28th January 2010
By Bryce Ives
Bryce's BLOG
- Bran Nue Dae
28th January 2010
By Bryce Ives
The Drowsy Chaperone INVITES YOU to their CLOSING NIGHT PARTY
22nd January 2010
By Melbourne
Theatre Company
Theatre people know
how to party !!!
World Premiere of FURIOUS MATTRESS at the Malthouse
21st January 2010
By K.E. Weber
Furious Mattress brings spooky
happenings to the Malthouse.....
The Pyramid at Midsumma presented by Three To A
Room
15th January 2010
By K.E. Weber
The Pyramid is a dynamic
theatrical work about love and secrets
The Drowsy Chaperone - Melbourne Theatre Company's Premiere
15th January 2010
By K.E. Weber
The Drowsy
Chaperone
is the most celebrated musical comedy from the 2006 Broadway
Season......
Five Minutes With Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG) - Part 1
in a series spotlighting local theatre companies
14 January, 2010
by K.E. Weber
STAG's aim was
to bring together people of similar interests and to provide a true
community theatre for Strathmore
All Aboard! This Ship Sails Soon
14th January
2010
By Adam Rafferty
It’s the epitome
of what a great stage show is all about: brilliant musical numbers,
hilarious one-liners and that classic, all important, ‘boy meets
girl’ scenario.
2009 Christmas Message
23rd December
2009
By
Chris Hughes
A Serious In Depth Study of the Musical SPAMALOT
21st December
2009
By
Melissa Trickey
So you thought
Spamalot was a funny thing?! Think again.... (Don't miss the
exclusive, exciting bit at the end!! That's right, exciting....)
Gippsland Associated Theatre Awards
19th December
2009
All the
winners are here! Congratulations!!
By Matt
Hustwaite
The 2009 TP Peoples’
Choice Awards!
18th December,
2009
Votes are now being taken for the 2009 TP Peoples’ Choice Awards!
2009 Guild Pics
- Part 2
12th December,
2009
Didn't find your pic in Part 1 -
check out the balance of Guild pics
2009 Guild Pics - Part 1
11th December,
2009
Thanks to Gavin D. Andrew for
these terrific snaps
2009 Guild
Fashions in the Foyer
11th December,
2009
Fashions to die for at the 2009 Bruce Awards
By
Brett Somerville (pics by Lydia Gardner)
2009 Guild Report
10th December,
2009
The Low Down to
the 2009 Bruce Awards
By Lisa Athans
Regional Companies - Update
9th December,
2009
Another year,
another huge success for regional companies. How do they do it?!
By Matt
Hustwaite
The
Vic Drama League (VDL) Awards for 2009 are . . .
7th December, 2009
by K.E. Weber
Wit and The Popular Mechanicals top
plays at the 13th annual VDL awards
The Lyrebird Award 2009 Nominations are here
4th December, 2009
Check out the nominees
and congratulations to all performers!
The Guild Pranksters are back!!!
Regional Round Up
27th November, 2009
What are our friends in the
country getting up to?
By Matt
Hustwaite
Gippsland Associated Theatre Nominations
27th November, 2009
Who has been
recognised by the GAT?
By Matt
Hustwaite
The Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company Inc present Jack O'Hagan's
Humdingers
26th November, 2009
by K.
E. Weber
A musical tribute to one of Australia’s greatest composers by Melvin
Morrow and David Mitchell
Broadway Report - Nov 2009
24th
November 2009
By Lauren Doutch
Lauren brings us the buzz from ol’
Broadway!
Theatre
People Guild After Party
23rd November, 2009
Get ready to bop till you
drop!!!
Fly-On-The-Wall Theatre
at Midsumma
23rd November, 2009
by K.E. Weber
Teleny,
or, The Reverse of the Medal, - its
authorship is unknown but it has long been attributed to Oscar Wilde
Video -
PLOS's Spamalot
16th November 2009
Assassins - Pics
17th November 2009
Check out the Assassins who can be found in Williamstown
Music Theatre Guild
COMMENDATIONS for 2009 Junior Section
17th November 2009
Music Theatre Guild
NOMINATIONS for 2009 Junior Section
17th November 2009
Music Theatre Guild
COMMENDATIONS for 2009 Open Section
17th November 2009
Music Theatre Guild NOMINATIONS for 2009 Open Section
17th November 2009
Video - Assassin's Opening Night
16th November 2009
By Theatre People
Face the Facts
11th November 2009
By Lisa Athans - Musical Theatre Sub Editor
Our New Editor on the Block takes a
look at the power of the book…
Nuns Gone Wild!
10th November 2009
By Felicity Elizabeth Eastwood
Felicity checks out what that crazy bunch of Phoenix Nuns are up to
. . .
COMPETITION Winners
10th November 2009
RENT with Fabnobs
9th November 2009
Photos by Nicko Kong
Video - Making of Assassins
9th
November 2009
By Theatre People
From Auditions to Bump in - Theatre
People Goes Behind The Scenes of Assassins
Audition Again
6th November 2009
By Dave Fernee
What does auditioning for a Musical
have to do with the year 1315?! If anybody knows, it’s Dave….
MLOC is dreaming of a White Christmas
8th November 2009
By Suzanne Tate
MLOC is having not
one, but two helpings of Christmas pudding this year!
Pics from
Purely Pensive's SPRING AWAKENING
8th November 2009
Pics by Jaklene Vukasinovic
Video - This years RENT!
5th November 2009
By Theatre People
We go behind the
scenes with Fab Nob's RENT!
Video - A PEPtastic Party
3rd November 2009
By Theatre People
We go undercover at
a PEPtastic cast party!!!
Two "killer" musicals for the price of one
28th October 2009
By Theatre People
Book Your Tickets To WMTC’s
“Assassins” And Win Tickets To CHICAGO!
Why
Sing
28th October 2009
By
Erin
Gill
The Cast of I
Sing tell all about singing, growing up, and moving.
The
Man, The Music . . . The Legend
28th October 2009
By Adam Rafferty
50 years after the face of popular music died in a tragic plane
crash, aged just 22, Whitehorse Musical Theatre are casting to let
the legend live on.
Beginning Again
28th October 2009
By Theatre People
The Second and
Final Instalment of the Australian Play
“Melbourne Boys” promises to be a new and interesting work…
Nick Gets Big Break!
28th October 2009
By Theatre People
He’s been a finalist for the Rob Guest Endowment Award and he’s just
been cast in the 2010 production of Spring Awakening for the Sydney
Theatre Company, but not before one last hurrah in Melbourne!
AFRICA at the Malthouse
27th October 2009
By K. E. Weber
The highly distinctive visual theatre of My Darling Patricia will
create an epic yet intimate moment in Africa...
Pure Awakening
27th October 2009
By Suzanne Tate
Suzanne explores the process of adapting and producing a play with
Purely Pensive Productions
Fab Nobs wont pay Rent
24th October 2009
By Theatre People
Fab Nobs unleash their latest theatrical juggernaut on the suburbs
of Melbourne
Growing Edges
24th October 2009
By Lizzie Matjacic
Lizzie speaks with the Director of Edges, Or Ida, and what it’s like
breathing life into a new work…
World Premier in Strathmore of New Melbourne Play
20th October, 2009
By K.E. Weber
Katerina by local playwright PJ
Armstrong....A farcical comedy about life, love...and little men in
cupboards...
Midsummer Nights in Dandenong
20th October, 2009
It might only be Spring,
but see what A Midsummer Night's dream has to offer in Dandenong
South Pacific
19th October, 2009
Theatre People catches up with the cast of
NOVA's South Pacific in the lead up to opening night.
Foyer Talk -
Whitehorse Musical Theatre - High School Musical
17th October, 2009
Catch the opening night buzz from WMT's High
School Musical.
Hopes for High Distinction for Camelot
15th October, 2009
By Kate Wilkinson
Kate
has cracked out the Red Bull and pulled an all-nighter in order to get her
Camelot assignment to TP on time…
Rob Guest Endowment Winner Named
13th October, 2009
By Simon Parris
The
stars of tomorrow shone with the stars of today
The Definition of an Actor is . . . Not as simple as you might
think!!
12th October, 2009
By K.E. Weber
What is the
definition of an actor..The answer might surprise you...
Under Catchment's Spell
12th October, 2009
By
Gemma Foster
Catchment are gearing up to ensnare us in the magic and majesty of a
Schwartz classic
Back to School with Troy and Sharpay
11th October 2009
by Michael Butler
Michael speaks
with Cathy Brocklehurst and Kyahl Anderson about high school and
High School Musical
OSMaD'S Jesus Christ Superstar
11th October 2009
by Vicki Barden
Jesus Christ Superstar – a Rock Opera based on the Gospel of St John
that portrays the political and social struggles of Jesus and Judas
in the last week of Jesus’ life.
The Blokes versus The Sheilas
7th October 2009
by Melissa Trickey - Theatre People Editor
As Babirra gear up for their uniquely
Australian performance, Theatre People pit the boys against the girls for
the goss!
Foyer Talk - CLOCs High Society
4th October 2009
Opening Night
at
CLOCs High Society
The
Earth's Core is Black Marrow
5th October, 2009
By Abbey-Jane Jones
Chunky Move dance into the collapse of
the universe with Black Marrow
From Chicago to New York, New York - a world tour of Kander & Ebb
5th October, 2009
By Erin Gill
Altona City
Theatre seek to pay tribute to the legendary Kander and Ebb
presenting ‘The World Goes Round’, a
celebration of some of Broadway’s best.
Celebrate with Panorama
1st October, 2009
By Melissa Trickey - Theatre People Editor
One of the
Mornington Peninsula’s finest Theatre Companies will celebrate in style!
Witches of Eastwick's Pix
2nd October
By
Theatrepeople
Have a peek at the wicked events
that Players have going on in Eastwick
Listen to the Lullaby of Lisa
1st October
By
Theatrepeople
Theatre People
welcomes a new addition to the Musical Theatre Editing Team!
Video - Mobile phone
interrupts Jackman/Craig performance
30th September
By
Theatrepeople
Wolverine and James Bond are
not to be messed with, especially when they're doing the whole
acting thing. Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig were trying to perform
their play "A Steady Rain" Wednesday night in NYC -- but some nitwit
forgot to turn off his mobile phone.
CLOC Musical Theatre to move to the National Theatre
30th September
By
Theatrepeople
CLOC Musical Theatre is excited to announce that from 2010, we will
performing our productions at the historical National Theatre in St.
Kilda.
We want you! We want you! We want you as a new Recruit!
30th September
By
Theatrepeople
Wanna rub
shoulders with the "Who's Who" of Australian Theatre?
Let’s Misbehave with CLOC’s High Society
30th September
By Anne Dewar
Some Champagne, Caviar and Hob Knobbing with CLOC’s Leading Man,
Trevor Jones
New Executive Committee Brings Lyrebirds into a New Era
27th September, 2009
By
Melissa Trickey
TP’s Musical
Theatre Editor talks shop with the new President and Vice President of the
Lyrebirds, Julia Roper and Justin Cleaver
Video - The "Witches" are coming out to play!
22nd September, 2009
By Theatrepeople
TP catches up with the team
from Players Theatre Company's production of The Witches of Eastwick!
Video - Where are all the sentimental blokes?
22nd September, 2009
By Theatrepeople
Well, we've found at least one
of them! TP goes behind the scenes with the cast of Babirra's - The
Sentimental Bloke
An Aussie on the
Edinburgh Fringe
20th September, 2009
By Eli Cooper
Eli shares
with us another Theatre experience of his overseas travels….
Spreading their wings . . . and a little joy too
15th September, 2009
By Erin Gill
Lizzie and
Natasha are showing
Melbourne what two resourceful women with big voices and bigger
hearts have to give.
. . . I Before E, except after C . . .
12th September, 2009
By Theatre People
Doorstep Ensemble
challenges the best spellers
Star
Antoinette Halloran will Shine Brightly in Tosca
12th September, 2009
By Simon Parris
Melbourne Opera presents
one of the world’s favourite operas
Changing of the Guard
9th September, 2009
By
Theatre People
Theatre People welcomes our new Web
Administrator Brigid DeNeefe!!
Trivial
Pursuits
8th September, 2009
By
Theatre People
MDMS are
getting trivial this Friday, and want you all to join in the fun and
frivolity!!
A Merry Little Family of Old Paradians
31st August, 2009
By Melissa Trickey
Who’s the merriest?! I have no idea. Go and see the show and be merry!
For BuSTco is a Jolly Good Fellow
28th August, 2009
By Vicki Barden
And so say
all of us! Most people only get one night to celebrate their 21st,
BuSTco get for four days in the best way they know how…. Singing, Dancing
and Comedy!
In
Focus with Christopher Parker - Part
Two
25th August, 2009
By Theatre People
We talk to musical theatre rising star about Crazy For You, Sideshow Alley
and Avenue Q.
When your best friend delivers your junk mail....
24th August, 2009
By Chris Hughes
Is there
such a thing as over promoting your show on Facebook? When do
friends cross the line from well intentioned enthusiast to door to
door sales people?
VPA
introduces...American Acting Technique Classes
25th August, 2009
By Theatre People
VPA? What does VPA stand for and what does it offer?
Do you hear the people sing?
24th June, 2009
By Katie Weston
Performer Katie Weston shares her experience marching to save the
VCA.
Talent As Far As The Eye Can See
24th August, 2009
By Simon Parris
Pratt Prize winner Once We lived Here opens next week
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Production Photos
24th August, 2009
Photos from Williamstown Musical Theatre
Company's production of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'
Photos by
Shirley
Wodson
Spamalot - Production Photos
23rd August, 2009
Photos from SLAMS' production of 'Spamalot'
Photos by Gavin D (www.gavind.com.au)
Musical Theatre Course threatened at the VCA
23rd August, 2009
By Theatre People
Musical
Theatre Courses may become a thing of the past in Melbourne…
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo returns to the Arts Centre
18th
August, 2009
By Simon Parris
‘The Trocks’ is
an experience that must be seen to be believed.
Thomas & FriendsTM Live! On Stage: A Circus Comes To Town
18th
August, 2009
By Simon Parris
All aboard for
some school holiday fun.
SLAM's go for SPAM....alot!
13th August, 2009
By Theatre People
The wacky bunch from SLAM's show
us that it can actually be fun promoting your show at Caribbean Gardens.
These guys have got no shame!!.
Songs For A New World - Production Photos
13th August, 2009
By Theatre People
Photos from Devanesen's Production's
performance of 'Songs For A New World'. See
What's On for more
info. Photos courtesy Gavin D (www.gavind.com.au)
Join our Cast!!
11th August, 2009
By Theatre People
Are
you a web junkie? Are you reliable? Do you have an hour a day to spare for
a good cause? We need you to join the Theatre People Team!!
In
Focus with Christopher Parker - Part One
11th August, 2009
By Theatre People
Theatre People speaks with
Australian Musical Theatre rising star Chris Parker about WAAPA, The
Production Company and what it takes to be a true triple threat.
Five
Musicals, One Plot
8th August, 2009
By Hannah Pietsch
The feature article of feature articles, the feature article.
Are you smarter than a 5th Grader?
8th August, 2009
By Theatre People
Williamstown Musical Theatre Company is delighted to introduce the
competitors in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Law
and Order: S.P.A.M. Unit
5th August, 2009
By
Dave
Fernee
Step aside Ice T and Mr Big! Dave Fernee has a badge and a warrant, and
he’s not afraid to ask the Cast and Prod Team of Slams’ Spamalot the tough
questions….
Der Gueten Tag Hop-Clop!
5th August, 2009
By
Theatre People
Dawn Whiteside and long time Baton Waver turned Performer Mal Fawcett get
there swastikas and stilettos out to fill us in on Park Player’s upcoming
production of The Producers.
The
Moment of them All
5th August, 2009
By Melissa Trickey
Our
TP Editor waxes lyrical and philosophical with the cast of Devanesen’s
Songs for a New World.
Foyer Talk -
Fab Nob's The Club
1st August 2009
Opening Night
at
Fab Nob's The Club
Anyone for Opera?? TP
Ticket give-away Winner announced!!
3rd August, 2009
By Theatre People
The
Circus is in Town
31st July, 2009
By
Felicity
Elizabeth Eastwood
Roll up Roll up and come and get your tickets!!!!! Felicity Elizabeth
Eastwood caught up with composer Anthony Costanzo for an in depth look at
his debut creation, Life’s A Circus
Cut
Loose!!!
31st July, 2009
By Kate Wilkinson
MUMCo are about to unleash their awesome 80’s-ness on us with their latest
production: Footloose
The ANZ Rob Guest Endowment Announced
28th July, 2009
By Simon Parris
Applications are
now open from young music theatre performers.
Calling all Creatures of the Night!
28th July, 2009
By Talullah Banks
Our most fabulous TP reporter speaks to the delightfully dark director Dr
Kim Edwards as she beckons us to the dark side for a new Cabaret wonder:
In the Dead of the Night
The Secret Life of a Secretary
28th July, 2009
By Theatre People
A sexy cabaret set in the modern day office. It’s not all pinstripes and
pearl necklaces… or is it?
Foyer Talk - PLOS's The Boy From Oz
26th July 2009
Opening Night
at
PLOS's The Boy From Oz
Country Boy Makes Good
22nd July, 2009
By
Melissa
Trickey
Steve Rostron spills the beans on singing, dancing and sequins as he
steps into the iconic shoes of Peter Allen for PLOS’ upcoming season
of The Boy from Oz. Pictures by Michael Fletcher
JC La Fontaine on Melbourne Boys
22nd July, 2009
By
Michael
Butler
TP’s hardest hitting writer squares up against one of TP’s most
infamous commentators to discuss his newest foray in Musical
Theatre…
Stuck On You
21st July, 2009
By Gemma Foster
Gemma Foster
uncovers the secrets of Sideshow with identical twin Stars Dace and
Mara Kapsis
Get your WAAPA deal now!
21st July, 2009
By
Theatre People
The WAAPA Open Day will take place in two weeks, and TP want to know all
about it…
Fab Nob's - The Club
20th July 2009
Theatre People goes behind the scenes with the cast of The Fab Nob's - The
CLUB
Showgirls, cows, serfs, flatulent Frenchmen, killer rabbits and a
legless knight.... yes, It's Spamalot
19th
July 2009
by Paul Campobasso
CPAC presents the Victorian Amateur Theatre Premiere of a comedy musical
sensation SPAMALOT "lovingly ripped off"from the motion picture
MOnty
Python and the Holy Grail.
Last chorus.....EVERYBODY!!!
15th July 2009
By Lisa Athans
Vicky Jacobs, head Glee-er, is introducing a fun new addition to The
Butterfly Club's Glee Calendar...
Bryce Ives gives us a History lesson
14th July, 2009
By Peter Newling
TP
joins the director and cast at rehearsals as they prep for the opening of
The History Boys
The
Man in Black
10th July, 2009
By Simon Parris
Johnny
Cash
gets the musical biography treatment.
Multitasking - to be busy or not to be busy?!?! Part 3
8th July, 2009
By Melissa Trickey
The
third and final instalment to this compelling series.
West Side Story - Production Photos
5th July
2009
Photos from ARC's production of 'West Side Story'. See
What's On for more
info.
Photos by Gavin D (www.gavind.com.au)
Work It!
5th July, 2009
By Theatre People
The City of
Casey is hosting a free audition workshop as part of the Winter Arts
Program....
Carousel - Production Photos
5th July
2009
Photos from Diamond Valley Singers
Productions of 'Carousel'. See
What's On for more
info
Ashley gives his all for a worthy cause
5th July, 2009
By Theatre People
Ashley Weidner bares his soul in a one man show entitled "You", to help
raise funds for depression research and support. It's win-win folks: be
entertained and help raise money!
Helpmann Nominations 2009
2nd July, 2009
By Simon Parris
TP's
Professional Theatre guru, Simon
Parris, has the low down on who's hot to trot for this year's Helpmann
Awards ceremony.
The Little Company with the BIG Heart!
2nd July, 2009
By Melissa Trickey
Diamond
Valley Singers are known for their fantastic philosophy of Community
Support, and their upcoming production of Carousel is no exception.
Multitasking - to be busy or not to be busy!?!?!
Part 2
1st July, 2009
Compiled by Melissa Trickey - TP Editor
After an
overwhelming response to the first part, the series will have to be
expanded... keep them coming, we want to know what you think!
I
Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change! - Production Photos
1st July
2009
Photos from PEP's production of 'I Love You,
You're Perfect, Now Change'.
Photos by Gavin D (www.gavind.com.au)
Creatively Speaking - Part IV
30th June, 2009
By Chris Hughes
In the final
installment in the series, we speak to Director Paul Watson on how a "can
do" attitude is the key to unlocking creativity
Les Miserables - Production Photos
30th June
2009
Photos from Windmill's recent production of 'Les Miserables'.
Photos by Gavin D (www.gavind.com.au)
Multitasking - to be busy or not to be busy?!?! Part 1
24st June, 2009
Compiled by Melissa Trickey
Our editor feels
it time for our readers to comment on a trend that seems to have
proliferated in the last few years...
Cabaret Capers
24th June, 2009
By Kate Wilkinson
Kate checks out a great new program from the people at Why Not? Production
Company: “The Way to Cabaret”.
Jersey Boys Begins Previews
24th June, 2009
By Simon Parris
Another
Australian premiere for Melbourne!
History Boys Promotional Photos
21st June, 2009
By Theatre People
Photos Courtesy of Gavin D (www.gavind.com.au)
Theatre People investigates 'skull-duggery' in Heidelberg
Behind the scenes with Heidelberg Theatre
Company’s upcoming production: A Skull in Connemara
21st June, 2009
By Catherine Brain
We
caught up with the Director, Justin
Stephens,
to sneak behind the scenes and see how he is enjoying the challenge of one
of Martin McDonagh’s blackest comedies.
Things are not what they seem in Essendon (no seriously!)
21st June, 2009
By Chris Baldock
ETC
premieres a great season of one act plays
Oklahoma Production Photos
17th June, 2009
Production Photo's of MDMS's current production of "Oklahoma!"
Photos courtesy of Gavin D (www.gavind.com.au).
See Whats On for Performance
Details!
MTC
Lawler Studio Season 2009
16th June, 2009
By
Tim
Constantine
Our state theatre company announces
an exciting venture for new Australian works.
Love Changes Everything!
16th June, 2009
By Anne Dewar
Anne gets the facts of love, life and laughter from Drew Downing,
Janette Diab, Mario Mohorko and Brice Sedgwick, just a few of the
fabulous cast of PEP Productions’ “I Love You You’re Perfect Now
Change”
Life On The West Side
15th June, 2009
By Paul Campobasso
ARC
prepares for their upcoming production of a ‘musical masterpiece’.
Assassins are on the loose in Williamstown.
14th June, 2009
By Theatre People
Chris Hughes, Director of Williamstown Musical Theatre Company’s
November 2009 production of ASSASSINS,
tells us exactly what the production team are looking for in
their upcoming July auditions.
Foyer Talk - MDMS's Oklahoma!
14th June, 2009
Opening night comments from
MDMS's production of the timeless classic
Oklahoma!
Fiddler on The Roof
12th June, 2009
Production Photo's of Babirra's recent production of Fiddler on Roof.
Photo's courtesy of Gavin D
(www.gavind.com.au)
Love, Actually....
10th June 2009
By Lisa Athans
Lisa
Athans speaks to the creative genius behind the Cabaret concept love|sick;
Natasha Bassett
Les Mis Trivia Time
10th June,
2008
By
Melissa Trickey
You
think Les Mis the Musical is long and arduous?! Ryan Jacobs and
Kylie Novotny, the stars of Windmill’s Les Mis, face the toughest
test of all....
O.K.L.A.H.O.M.A…. MDMS’s Oklahoma is more than OK! YEEOW!
5th June, 2009
By Julia Roper
Julia gets the scoop
from Director Paul Watson.
The Fiddler is on the Roof!
31st May,
2009
By Anne Dewar
Anne Dewar chats with
well known Director Alan Burrows and the wonderful Adrian Carr about
Babirra’s current production of “Fiddler On The Roof”
Baldock on Board
27th May, 2009
By TP
Renowned Director, Performer and all round straight theatre guru Chris
Baldock joins the Theatre People team.
What
a Beauty
27th May, 2009
By Lauren Doutch
Lauren catches up with the Production team for MLOC’s Beauty and The
Beast
In Focus - Kim Edwards
24th May 2009
By
Lizzie Matjacic
Our latest instalment of our "In Focus" series is a fascinating
investigation into the diverse and exciting Cabaret scene with producer,
performer and director Kim Edwards.
Creatively Speaking - Part 3
23rd May 2009
By Chris Hughes
Esteemed
Director Shaun Kingma shares his views on what it takes to be truly
creative.
There's no place like home!
23rd May 2009
The Multitalented Eli Cooper tells us of his adventures as
an Entertainer on board a cruise ship. Not always the glitz and glam
people think ……….
Footloose- Production Photos
20th June
2009
Photos from Whitehorse Musical Theatre's production of 'Footloose'
<Insert witty title for Theatre People feature article here>
15th May 2009
By Melissa Trickey
The 5th Annual Deakin Comedy Revue is set to be a corker and a
half! Now if only we could think of a witty name for the article…
The Sound Of Music - Production Photos
18th May
2009
Photos from Nova Music Theatre's production
of 'The Sound Of Music'
Foyer Talk - Whitehorse's
Footloose
18th May, 2009
Opening night comments from Whitehorse
Musical Theatre's production of Footloose the Musical
Cabaret - Production Photos
13th May, 2009
Photos from Dandenong Theatre Company's slick and sassy production of
Cabaret.
Chicago Returns to the Scene of the Crime
12th May,
2009
By Simon Parris
Roxie and Velma Rock Melbourne!
White with one
12th May, 2009
By Lisa Athans
A New Musical is always a rare thing to see in our Theatre
Community, and Lisa gets the skinny (or the skinny latte?!) on CEF
and Captivation Musicals’ latest World Premier Production
Call Girl - The Musical - Production Photos
12th May, 2009
Pictures from the return season of Call Girl - The Musical,
courtesy of TP's good friend Gavin D.
Theatrepeople Vox Pop - CLOCs Miss Saigon
11th May, 2009
Hughesy catches up with the audience and
cast following CLOC Musical Theatre's successful opening night performance
of the epic musical MISS SAIGON
Time to Cut Loose!
9th May, 2009
By Tyson
Legg
The stars of Whitehorse Musical Theatre’s production of Footloose, Drew
Downing and Tori Whiteside, talk candidly to Theatre People about their
upcoming season
UMMTA Head into the Woods
9th May,
2009
By Melissa
Trickey
UMMTA are the latest company to tackle this classic work, and our editor
want to know how their journey is going!
How do you become a Musical Director
9th May,
2009
By
Brian Dixon
Theatre People’s newest series pays tribute to the unsung heroes of
Musical Theatre – Musical Directors.
Creatively Speaking - Part 2
6th May, 2009
By Chris Hughes
What get’s
your creative juices boiling? Director Bryce Ives talks about the art of
creativity.
"Douze
points" for WMTC's Eurobeat - Almost Eurovision
6th May, 2009
By Paul
Henry Basilio
Although it’s terribly difficult to get to this year’s Eurovision Song
Contest in Moscow, WMTC takes you to Sarajevo for a truly magical
Eurovision experience for a fraction of the price.
In Focus: David Parsons
5th May,
2009
By Anne
Dewar
On of our most popular personalities, David Parsons, speaks to Theatre
People about performing, directing, and getting back on his feet after the
battle for his life…
A
Little Night Music Sneak Peak
5th May, 2009
By Simon Parris
Sigrid is set to shine on stage.
Melbourne Musical Madness
30th April, 2009
By Simon
Parris
What recession? Melbourne will host a cavalcade of musicals in the
next months.
Curtain rises on Broadway as campaign
30th April,
2009
Source:
Reuters
Broadway
has launched a campaign to woo audiences in the face of a miserable
economic climate that has prompted consumers to slash spending,
especially on entertainment.
See Cabaret in Cabaret (to Cabaret....)
30th April, 2009
By
Melissa Trickey
Dandenong Theatre Company has been off the radar for a long time,
but are about to explode back on to the Theatre scene with a
scintillating production of an old favourite with a new twist!
Important scientific break-through in the field of Musical Theatre
30th April,
2009
By
Dave Fernee
Science (and K-Rudd) tells us why you should all see Eurobeat –
Almost Eurovision
Looking
back at history
30th April,
2009
By Lisa Athans
JYM theatre co. are presenting a production with particular historical and
cultural significance, and Lisa Athans wants to know why.
The Sound of Nova in Nunawading
27th April, 2009
By Anne Dewar
Anne investigates
where all the lovely singing is coming from……
Green Room Winners Announced
22nd April, 2009
By Simon Parris
Billy scoops the pool.
Life is a Cabaret!!!
20th April, 2009
By Melissa
Trickey
Why Not? Production Company is going to show us the way…
Dinner and a Show by the Sea Shore
20th April, 2009
A real
life Seachange story brings inspiration to South Gippsland
Doing it
for the kids!
16th April, 2009
By Theatre People
Theatre People launches new page, devoted to Junior Theatre.
Creatively Speaking....
16th April, 2009
The first in a series
of interviews with some of Victoria’s most well known and respected
Directors, Chris Hughes talks with Craig Wiltshire about the creative process.
Before the Parade Passes By
16th April, 2009
By
Melissa Trickey
New Beat march in a new Parade; led by Director David Barclay and
Performers Gil Bilson and
Georgina
Brooks.
Saigon storms the suburbs
15th April, 2009
By Chris Hughes
The bar is about to be raised yet again for amateur theatre companies
with CLOC's forthcoming blockbuster production of Miss Saigon opening on
the 8th of May.
Do You Hear the People Sing?
14th April, 2009
By Michael
Butler
Michael catches up with MDMS President Jo Buckingham to hear about their
upcoming concert, featuring some of Melbourne Amateur Theatre’s favourite
performers.
Wacky Wartime Antics
6th April, 2009
by
Gemma Foster
The Wonderful Sisters have invaded the Northcote Town Hall with their
Boogie and their Woogie!
Go Crazy for The Production Company
in 2009
31st March, 2009
By Simon
Parris
TPC
announces their season, including an Australian premiere.
You've
got to change it, don't change it...
31st March,
2009
By Sean
Bryan
Part 2 of Sean’s quest to write and stage a play at the 2010 Melbourne
International Comedy Festival.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
- Production Photos
31st March, 2009
Photos from Catchment Players of Darebin's current production.
Remember to check out our
What's On page for performance dates
and times.
The Time is Now...
31st March, 2009
By Theatre
People
Theatre People has always prided itself on being a Victorian site, but now
it’s time to take it to the next level….
Editorial - 2009 - Part 4
31st March, 2009
Compiled by Melissa Trickey
The
forth and final instalment to this compelling series!
Be
part of the 'Side show!'
27th March, 2009
By Anne Dewar
Anne speaks with James Cutler about Octave’s upcoming season of a most
unusual Musical…
2008 Green Room Award Nominations Announced
27th March, 2009
By Simon Parris
Elphaba and Billy lead the charge.
The Inevitable Awkwardness of the First Rehearsal
24th March,
2009
By Melissa Trickey
Our Lady Editor recalls a dark, dismal time in her Theatre past…
Can you handle the Trivia?
22nd March,
2009
By Lauren Doutch
Magnormos bring on the Trivia with the best Musical Theatre Trivia Night in town!
Crown Prince of Comedy Martin Short
18th March,
2009
By Simon Parris
Tony winner Martin Short to perform live in Melbourne!
A few of Fab Nob's favourite things....
18th March, 2009
By Melissa Trickey
In an all new TP Musical Mash Up: the cast of the latest Fab Nobs offering in “The Sound of Music” vs. “The Wedding Singer”
Editorial - 2009 - Part 3
17th March, 2009
Compiled by Melissa Trickey
The boys tell TP what they think!
Gutenberg! the Musical! Why didn't I think of that?
17th March, 2009
By Simon Parris
Was the Holocaust really in 1450?!
Patti and Mandy Head Down Under
15th March, 2009
By Simon Parris
A Waltz for Eva and Che
Fame - Production Photos
15th March, 2009
By Theatre People
Photos from SPX Waterdale's Production of 'Fame'. Photos by Gavin D (www.gavind.com.au)
Altona present the PANTO!!
12th March, 2009
By Theatre People
Altona City Theatre has a rich history of successful Pantomime productions, and President James Morgan is here to tell us why!
Going off with a Bang!
8th March,
2009
By Talullah Banks
From one Bombshell to another: TP's sassiest reporter goes beyond the explosion to interview the Director of Purely Pensive Production's latest presentation
Mum's the Word!
6th March,
2009
By Melissa Trickey
A Cabaret all about the joys of Motherhood… “From Here to Maternity”
Who needs 2 no how 2 spell stuf anymore?
4th March, 2009
By Gemma Foster
Come and meet the participants in Catchment's 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and learn the power that lies behind the correctly spelt word.
A new day Dorans for Theatre People:
The Theatre People family welcomes a new addition!!
27th February, 2009
by Chris Hughes
As our Theatre People website goes from strength to strength, we have added another stellar individual to our current behind-the-scenes Technical Team.
Let's start at the very beginning....
27th February, 2009
By Sean Bryan
How do you go about writing a play? Sean chronicles his experiences in our new monthly series about writing and producing a play for the 2010 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
The 2008 Lyrebird Awards Report
27th February, 2009
By Julia Roper
The low down on the glamour and gossip of the 16th Annual Lyrebirds held on the 21st of February 2009
Editorial - 2009 - Part 2
25th February, 2009
Compiled by Melissa Trickey
This week’s instalment includes comments from diverse sources. Different experiences and back grounds, but fascinating answers.
A Diamond in the rough
20th February, 2009
By Theatre People
The Diamond Valley Singers are hosting not one, not two, but THREE concerts to aid the victims of the Black Saturday Bushfires!!
Garfield is gonna live forever.........
20th February, 2009
By Dave Fernee
Garfield the cat, and the 80’s mega dance musical, apparently have a lot in common, read on to find out!
Journey Through Life - Encore Performance in aid of Bushfire Relief
18th February, 2009
By Emma Caldwell
The Cast of the latest Fabaret are digging deep for the victims of Black Saturday. Please join them!!!!
Editorial - 2009 - Part 1
18th February, 2009
Compiled by Melissa Trickey
In a year of global economic uncertainty, our TP Editor has journeyed far and wide to ask members of our extensive and varied Theatre Community what they expect in the year to come…
Opera Australia's 2009 Melbourne Season - now on sale!
15th February, 2009
by Simon Parris
Get ready to Send in the Clowns…
Chicago begins rehearsals (again!)
15th February, 2009
by Simon Parris
Roxie and Velma are on their way back!
Celebrating the songs of a bygone era
15th February, 2009
By Lizzie Matajic
She is ratting up her hair and sweeping it into a beehive. Lizzie invites you on a journey to a bygone era to discover the magic in the music from CPAC's upcoming show, Leader of The Pack.
The All New Theatre People Dictionary
8th February, 2009
by Chris Hughes
Gather round all ye Thespians, for a new vocabulary hath been born...
The $100 Headshot
5th February, 2009
TP has learned of a fellow thespian with a passion for photography and a mission to accomplish...
The Lullaby of Forbidden Broadway
1st February, 2009
By Lauren Doutch
SHooSH! brings us a comedy gem that should not be missed!
STAG are Brassed Off!
1st February, 2009
By Anne Dewar
Shepparton prepare for the big brass band!!!
Zanna Don't! - Production Photos
30th January, 2009
Your chance to get a sneaky-peak at Quirky Productions' "Zanna, Don't!"
Work It!
30th January, 2009
By Melissa Trickey
Brian Dixon breaks down the 4th wall to give us an intimate view of the sensational Cabaret show “Reworks”, now in its 3rd season!
No Harmony in a Single Voice
29th January, 2009
By the cast of In Harmony
An ensemble article for an ensemble show: a collection of quotes and thoughts on music, life and ensemble experience.
Zanna Who?
27th January, 2009
Everybody’s talking about the Midsumma musical, Zanna, Don’t!, set to open this week, but what’s it really all about and does it have anything at all to do with a cult ‘80s classic?
Theatre People Special Offer for This Is Our Youth
23rd January, 2008
As an Australia Day Weekend treat, Theatre People has a special offer for Inside Job’s This Is Our Youth
The Price of Talent
20th January, 2009
By Crispin Conway
Hell hath no fury like a Dead Queen scorned!
C'mon Get Happy!
20th January, 2009
By Melissa Trickey
Devanesen are clapping their hands and getting happy with their upcoming season of “Happy Chaps” for the Midsumma Festival
A Taste Of Broadway - Production Photos
19th January, 2009
Photos from Whitehorse Musical Theatre's recent concert....'A Taste of Broadway'.
Photos courtesy of Simon Parris
Theatre People goes to Parris!
16th January, 2009
The TP Team welcomes Simon Parris as the new Editor – Professional/Semi Professional Theatre
Three Nobodies in New York
16th January,
2009
By Sean Bryan
An account of the trials, tribulations and theatrical adventures of our intrepid TP reporter and his two travelling companions on their “Whirlwind Pre-Christmas Tour” of New York City
Dr Gemma Foster's Guide to Contemporary Musical Theatre
13th January, 2009
By Gemma Foster
Gemma takes us on a journey of discovery of the little known gems of modern Musicals…
Diary of a Call Girl
13th January, 2009
By Tracy Harvey
Writer and comedienne, Tracy Harvey struggled for years to get her story on stage. Here's an excerpt from her diary.
Pop Quiz…..What or who is a DIVO?
8th January,
2009
By Theatre People
Check out CEL Productions’ forthcoming show 'i did it HER way' and you will soon know.
School's out for summer!
8th January,
2009
Press Release from MGM Management
Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL – Live on Stage! will now close on Sunday January 25th, four weeks ahead of it’s planned closure on February 22nd.
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