How to Succeed in the Chorus Without Really Trying - Part 2
27th August 2008
By Ms Cassandra Trumpington
The second instalment of the Holy book of Chorus…

Elton John & Tim Rice's Aida - Promotional Photos
27th August 2008
A juicy sneak peak at Whitehorse Musical Theatre's forthcoming production of Elton John & Tim Rice's Aida.

Look Out! There are Puppets in Melbourne.
26th August 2008
By Sean Bryan
Sean talks to Naomi Guss, a Melbourne Puppeteer, to find out more about a fascinating and engaging branch of performance.

Home Before Dark!
26th August 2008
By Melissa Trickey
Have you ever been into “the Woods”? Melissa Trickey made the journey to Cranbourne to find out what Limelight Theatre Company is doing in there!

What would you do if it were you?
23rd August 2008
By Renée Maloney
STAG are taking it to the extreme with a powerful drama about justice and choices…

How to Succeed in the Chorus Without Really Trying - Part 1
20th August 2008
By Ms Cassandra Trumpington
Cassandra gives us a lesson (?!?) on surviving the Chorus unscathed… Helpful? Humorous? Ridiculous? Genius? You decide!

Sick Puppies
19th August 2008
By Adam Rafferty - TP Editor
“All we wanted to do was feel something again. Feel human. Then we had the idea of murdering someone.”

Rehearsal Space for rent!
18th August 2008
Tired of rehearsing in a tatty old shoebox?

Art and Sport can be friends after all.
11th August 2008
Theatre People's resident 'number cruncher', Richard Thomas speaks with Matt Green, star of
Angels with Dirty Faces currently being stage at the George Fairfax Theatre.

I Love You Because - Production Photos
11th August 2008
Photos from SHooSH's production of 'I Love You Because'.

For the love of God....or is that the love of theatre?
11th August 2008
Michael Butler hears the calling...or is it just the voices of the team behind Whitebox Theatre’s production of ‘Agnes of God’?

Are you Batty?!?
11th August 2008
Eli Cooper finds out what all this strange talk of Bats is all about…

Sweeney Todd - Production Photos
10th August 2008
Photos from MUMCo's production of 'Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'

A New World (but not THAT world!)
4th August 2008
By Hannah Pietsch
ShooSH! Productions will once again present the Australasian Premiere of "I Love You Because".

 

Creating a New Company....What to do first?
4th August 2008
By Lauren Doutch
New Beat Theatre Company is working out how they march to the beat of a new drummer, and Lauren takes part in their journey.

 

Win Tickets to Altar Boyz
4th August 2008
by Adam Rafferty – Theatre People Editor
Melbourne
is soon to be blessed by an ecclesiastical Off-Broadway hit!
Please note: This competition is now closed!

 

Attend the Tale
31st July, 2008
By Renée Maloney
Renée caught up with director Danny Ginsberg to get the ‘take a sneak peak’ in on MUMCO’s production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”.

 

Singing in a Musical?!?
31st July, 2008
by
Angie Bedford
Did you know people did that? Angie Bedford finds out why Old Paradians like to sing

 

Billy boys storm the Helpmann Awards
29th July 2008
by Adam Rafferty – Theatre People Editor

Melbourne’s next most awaited musical production proves to be worth the wait after it picked up seven gongs at last night’s celebration.

 

Sweeney Todd - Rehearsal Photos
27th July 2008
Photos from MUMCo's recent rehearsal weekend for their upcoming production of 'Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'

Wicked Smashes One-Day Box Office Record
22nd July 2008
by Simon Parris

Haven’t booked for Wicked? Better act quickly – or try the last minute method.

A Tribute to Rob Constable
20th July 2008
Compiled by Sarah Cliff

Colleagues and friends of one of Melbourne theatre’s legends pay tribute to him with memories of his life on our stages.

Thoroughly Modern Millie - Production Photos
20th July 2008
Photos from PLOS' production of 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'

Wicked Film and "Jesus Christ Superstar" Remake on Platt's Plate
19th Jul 2008 
By Andrew Gans
Source: www.playbill.com

The Last Five Years - Production Photos
19th July 2008
Photos from Devanesan's production of 'The Last Five Years'

A new freeway and a new production = modern times for Frankston
16th July 2008
By Michael Butler
Michael Butler heads down Eastlink to investigate PLOS’s take on Thoroughly Modern Millie.

It’s a Schwartz-a-thon!
15th July 2008
By Melissa Trickey

The Force of Schwartz continues in Melbourne with the opening of a very unique production of “Children of Eden”

Will You Share Your Life with Devanesen for the Next Ten Minutes?
15th July 2008
By
Renée Maloney
Devanesen Productions are preparing to move too fast with their impending season of “The Last 5 Years”...  Renée investigates.

Getting cosy with Fab Nobs this winter...
10th July, 2008
By
Lizzie Matjacic
Fab Nobs are preparing for their next fabulous phase and are inviting us along for the ride!

Heaven must be missing an angel....or Heidelberg?
9th July 2008
By Melissa Trickey
Heidelberg Theatre Company presents the non-professional premiere of a provocative and significant work – Angels in America

Special ticket offer for Theatre People readers
9th July 2008
The wonderful people at ARC want to thank us all for our support…..

Witch or what?
7th July 2008
With the opening of Wicked enchanting the musical theatre community, Julia Sutherland takes a glimpse into the rich history of witchcraft.

Winners are grinners!!
7th July, 2008
TP is pleased to announce the winners of our Kismet ticket giveaway.

Ticket Giveaway
3rd July, 2008
Kismet means destiny; fate - and just maybe it is your fate to win our ticket giveaway?

2008 Helpmann Award nominations announced
1st July 2008
The full list of nominees. Who will take away the gongs this year from Australia’s most prestigious theatrical entertainment awards?

Feline and Fabulous!
1st July 2008
By Gemma Foster

Any chance to dress in Lycra and scratch people is good.... Gemma investigates what make Altona’s Cats tick!

Oh my Godspell
1st July 2008
By Angie Bedford

Prepare Ye Banyule Theatre the way of the Lord....

What is it with men
25th June 2008
By Renée Maloney
Renée investigates a wonderful and rare thing – the Australian Premiere of a new Musical. And what’s more, it’s a GREAT Musical…

Disney's High School Musical goes pro in Australia
25th June 2008
By Simon Parris
A
full-scale production of Disney’s High School Musical will open in Sydney this December

Show Us Your Pix! And the winner is......
23rd June 2008
The photos ranged from the utterly filthy to the down right bizarre but alas, there can only be one winner!!!!

A beloved musical....
23rd June 2008
By Lauren Doutch
Lauren investigates just why Kismet remains a favourite amongst musical theatre lovers of all ages.

Show us your Pix
22nd June 2008
By Chris Hughes

Last chance to enter your happy snaps in our
Show Us Your Pix competition.
***New
Entries Added 22-06-08****

Tony Award winners
22nd June 2008
Check out the list of nominee and winners from the 2008 Tony Awards announced in New York City on Monday 16th June.

Boeing Boeing is gone gone
20th June 2008
by Troy Dodds from Aussietheatre.com
The collapse of Boeing Boeing is theatre's first major casualty of 2008.

The Call......
17th June 2008
Theatre People calls you to pick up your pens and join our cause!

Cats - Production Photos
15th June 2008
Photos from Windmill Theatre Company's production of 'Cats'

Oliver - Production Photos
15th June 2008
Photos from the Mountain District Musical Society production of 'Oliver'.

You've got to pick a pocket or two?!
12th June 2008
By Melissa Trickey

As the Oliver onslaught continues, Melissa Trickey caught up with the gang down in Shepparton to discover why exactly Oliver is so popular!

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown - Production Photos
11th June 2008
Loads of photos from Melbourne Musicals' production of 'You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown'

Come to the Jellicle Ball
11th June 2008
By Gulcan Gulen
Meow...Cats Opens Friday June 13th; be ready for an amazing journey

Production "Dream Team" assembled to unveil Aida
6th June 2008
Whitehorse pulls out all the stops to make Aida their biggest production yet.

The next train to BuSTco will depart in 5 mins....
5th June 2008
Melissa Trickey makes sure she has the correct ticket and keeps her feet off the seats as she talks to Platform director Emily Hall about her innovative vision

Theatre's Next Crop
4th June 2008
Nathan speaks with Stephen Valeri, recent Guild Winner and cast member of Whitehorse’s Seussical, for the low down on what light’s his Musical Theatre fire!

Please sir, can I have some more?
3rd June 2008
By Cheryl Threadgold
The bayside is preparing to watch their pockets as MLOC’s season of Oliver! draws near.

Going nuts with the Peanuts!
3rd June 2008
By Sean Bryan
Cartoon Characters come to life in this interview with Charlie Brown, Lucy Van Pelt and Snoopy from Melbourne Musicals production of ‘You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown’

Show us your Pix
3rd June 2008
By Chris Hughes

Check out the updated photos on our Show Us Your Pix page!! Remember to keep your pix coming to be in the chance to win $100 cash!!   ***New Entries Added 12-06-08****

Rocky Horror is back
2nd June 2008
By Simon Parris

Let’s do the Time Warp again – and this time it’s not at a wedding or 21st!

Who Will Buy.....
2nd June, 2008
Kath Simpson considers herself at home after chatting to the friendly MDMS team about their imminent production of Oliver

The Merry Widow - Production Photos
31st May 2008
Photos from Babirra Music Theatre's production of 'The Merry Widow'

In Focus: Magnormos
30th May 2008
By Gemma Foster
Gemma investigates what makes this company so unique, and so successful.

Embracing a New World
28th May 2008
By Lizzie Matjacic
Following on from the success of their season of “The Last Five Years”, Doorstep Ensemble, the newly reformed Geelong production company (formerly Doorstep Productions), present their second highly acclaimed production;  Jason Robert Brown’s “Songs for a New World”

Theatre's Next Crop
28th May 2008
By Nathan Eva

Jessie Yates has exploded onto our scene with her recent breath-taking performance as Aida in Devanesen’s recent season of the show. With a huge voice that outweighs her non-existent ego, this girl is ready to go places!

Show us your Pix
16th May 2008
By Chris Hughes

Send us your best backstage/after party/rehearsal photos and win $100 cash!!   ***New Entries Added 28-5-08****

Three Big Men get the Boot!
26th May 2008
By Melissa Trickey

Step into the shoes of a rollicking riotously funny play of an unlikely partnership that defy the odds and succeed in an unlikely fashion.

Seussical the Musical - Production Photos
23rd May 2008
Photos from Whitehorse Musical Theatre's production of 'Seussical the Musical'

Bugsy Malone - Production Photos
22th May 2008
Photos from Players Theatre Company's production of 'Bugsy Malone'

Theatre's Next Crop
20th May 2008
By Nathan Eva

Theatre People’s new series aims to showcase some of our young and talented performers… and first on our list are the stars of Catchment’s Thoroughly Modern Millie – Amy Larsen and Nick Kong.

The Queen of Widows!
20th May 2008
By
Cheryl Threadgold
Cheryl grabs her fan and dance card as she prepares to waltz the night away with the creative team of Babirra’s The Merry Widow

Sweeney Todd - Production Photos
20th May 2008
Photos from Throwback Players' production of 'Sweeney Todd'

M*A*S*H - Production Photos
16th May 2008
Photos from Phoenix Theatre Company's production of 'M*A*S*H'

Geelong Society of Dramatic Arts Treasurer ran books for his own benefit
16th May 2008
Gary Blick ran, but had nowhere to hide, after pleading guilty yesterday to the theft of $29,214 from
a Geelong community theatrical company

Article Source: www.geelongadvertiser.com.au, Article Date: May 13, 2008, Author: Karen Matthews

Anyone for a Meat Pie?
15th May 2008
By Melissa Trickey

Our TP Editor tries to keep her wits about her and her throat in tact as she delves into the macabre world
of Mr Stephen Sondheim.

Disappearing Act
15th May 2008
By Sean Bryan

Hoy Polloy Theatre Company presents the Australian Premiere of British Playwright Fin Kennedy’s
‘How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found’

The Theory of Laughativity
15th May 2008
By Mark Woods
Dr Woods uses scientific method, experimentation and hypothesis to develop the life changing
“Theory of Laughativity”, a significant discovering in the science of Musical Theatre.

Melbourne Musicals Launch Party- Photos
15th May 2008

Melbourne Musicals recently launched their new production of the Broadway classic
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at Eurotrash Bar.

Tony Award Nominations Announced
14th May 2008

A list of all the 2008 Tony Award Nominees

Charity Starts at JYM
14th May 2008
By Chris Hughes

It’s the one show that you don’t mind getting a little “Charity Applause” for.

The King and I - Production Photos
11th May 2008

Photos from Nova Music Theatre's production of 'The King and I'

Thoroughly Modern Millie - Production Photos
11th May 2008

Photos from Catchment Players of Darebin's production of 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown - Production Photos
9th May 2008

Photos from Melbourne Musicals' production of 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown'

Too Darn Hot!
7th May 2008
By
Renée Maloney
Park Players are delivering an all singing all dancing extravaganza, but be careful not to get burned by the sizzling Porter tunes!

CLOC counts down to Boy From Oz
7th May 2008
By Chris Hughes

Theatre People’s Chris Hughes caught up with CLOC’s Peter Allen to be, Jon Sebastian to talk about what’s it like stepping into the shoes of a legend.

What is 'Funny'?
7th May 2008
By Ryan Purdy and the cast of SLAMS' 'LOL'

An exploration of just what it means to be funny

The Wedding Singer - Production Photos
7th May 2008

Photos from Williamstown Musical Theatre Company's production of 'The Wedding Singer'

Confessions of a former Altar Boy
6th May 2008
By Simon Parris
Former altar boy Simon Parris checks out the ‘New Boyz on the Block’.

Players Theatre Company discuss Bugsy Malone with TP
5th May 2008
By Eleanor Horsburgh
Eleanor pays a visit to Players Theatre Company to discuss their latest production, 'Bugsy Malone' with President, Mario Mohorko.

Manic Mayhem at the MASH 4077
2nd May 2008
By Melissa Trickey
Our Editor pulled on the scrubs and set down her Martini as Choppers arrive on the Heli-pad... all surgical shifts report to OR on the double!

Whitehorse get Seussified
30th April 2008
By Renée Maloney
Renée discovers why grown men and women are suddenly regressing into childhood, all in the name of theatre!

Wicked: The wait is finally over!
29th April 2008
By Wicked Australia
We are pleased to announce that Special Priced Preview performances will go on sale on....

Who is Australia's next Librarian Idol?
28th April 2008
By Lizzie Matjacic

Lizzie investigates a question as old as time itself…

Thoroughly Modern Millie - Production Photos
28th April 2008
Photos from Catchment Players of Darebin's production of 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'

Love is what they do!
24th April 2008
By Drew Downing

Drew and the gang from Williamstown get out the Scrunchies and Parachute Track Suits to take a
trip back in time to the 80’s… Photography courtesy of WMTC and Shirley Wodson

The best show on Broadway?
22nd April 2008
By David Fernee

David brings out the big guns and asks Geelong Lyric the toughest question of all!

Aida - Production Photos
19th April 2008
Photos from Devanesen Production's production of 'Aida'

Rhonda uses her Imagination
19th April 2008
By Simon Parris
A preview of theatre legend, Rhonda Burchmore’s new album, ‘Pure Imagination’.

Theatre Glitterati
17th April 2008
By Melissa Trickey
Why turning up to a rehearsal hung over is ALWAYS a bad choice…

Get Smart - Production Photos
14th April 2008
Photos from Dandenong Theatre Company's production of 'Get Smart'

Secret Agent Man (and Woman!)
12th April 2008
By Ashlee Zaharin
Ashlee gets ‘stealth’ with the cast and creative team behind Dandenong’s upcoming production of “Get Smart”

Theatre Glitterati
9th April 2008
By Melissa Trickey
What would you do if you didn’t spend all your time rehearsing?

Theatre with Heart
9th April 2008
By Sean Bryan
Sunny Devanesen speaks about the Melbourne Premiere of Elton John and Tim Rice’s ‘Aida’ and producing contemporary theatre in Melbourne.

Gippsland Music Theatre Roundup
7th April 2008
By Nathan Eva
Nathan Eva travelled out to the country to see what the Theatre Companies in Gippsland are offering this year.

Theatre Glitterati
3rd April 2008
By Melissa Trickey
The Pros and Cons of having a "Real Job" whilst still maintaining a healthy interest in Theatre

The Sleeping Beauty - Production Photos
30th March 2008
Photos from Altona City Theatre's production of 'The Sleeping Beauty'

The Wedding Singer - Production Photos
30th March 2008
Photos from Panorama Theatre Company's production of 'The Wedding Singer'

Ever considered a night at the Opera?
30th March 2008
By Simon Parris
If the answer’s ‘no’ our resident opera aficionado, Simon Parris has a few choice words that might just tempt you into scraping together a few extra pennies to see a lavishly classical alternative.

Theatre Glitterati
27th March 2008
By Melissa Trickey
A new weekly column about all things theatre!

You can take our Factory, but you can never take our freedom!
25th March 2008
By Melissa Trickey
Our new Editor investigates why Fab Nobs are without their signature Fab Factory...


Theatre People get Trickey
24th March 2008
By Chris Hughes
Theatre People announces a new co-editor...

The Wedding Singer - The Victorian Premiere of the new musical
18th March 2008
By Eli Cooper
After reviewing their first show of 2007, 42nd Street, Eli Cooper is thrilled to now be assistant choreographer for Panorama Theatre Company’s first show of 2008 - The Victorian Premiere of the new musical, The Wedding Singer. It has been a great experience for the 17 year old- and he gives us the low down on what this amazing show is all about.

In the beginning was the Word...
18th March 2008
By Julia Sutherland
And tree-huggin’ wordsmith, Julia Sutherland, decided that was enough for her.

Victorian Music Theatre Star on assault charges
18th March 2008
By Adam Rafferty
Fred Fargher, arguably a living legend of Ballarat and Victorian Theatre hit the headlines yesterday after being charged with indecent assault.

An Interview with Fanny-May Cracker
17th March 2008
By Colleen Charles
An interview with Fanny-May Cracker, world famous Country & Western star from Texas.

A Sentimental Man
14th March 2008
By Sean Bryan
An interview with Matt Jakowenko, amateur theatre star and ticket coordinator of WICKED.

Jesus Christ Superstar - Production Photos
13th March 2008
Photos from SPX Waterdale Players' production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar'

Those Wicked Ways
8th March, 2008
Robin Usher talks to Gregory Maguire about Wicked: a cultural phenomenon that blends people's concerns with the American political system and a strong feel-good message.
Article Source: www.theage.com.au,
Article Date: March 1, 2008, Author: Robyn Usher

Celebrating a Decade of Classics
5th March 2008
By Simon Parris
It’s hard to believe how quickly time has flown, but 2008 will see a tenth season of lavishly staged concert musicals produced by Melbourne’s The Production Company. Which three classic shows made this year’s cut?   Simon Parris reports…

High School Musical - Production Photos
2nd March 2008
Photos from CPAC's production of Disney's 'High School Musical'

Jesus is coming - An insight into Waterdale's Superstar
28th February, 2008
Who are the SPX Waterdale Players Inc. and what's so special about their Superstar?

Spamalot replaces Britney with Posh
21st February, 2008
Britney Spears is out, Posh Spice is in - as a lyric for the Lady in the Lake in the Broadway musical Monty Python's Spamalot. Source: theage.com.au

No Frosty Reception For A Wicked Producer
21st February, 2008
PRODUCER John Frost walked into the bank with his musical Wicked late last year, and walked out 23 minutes later with $1 million. Source: theage.com.au

The 2007 Lyrebird Awards
19th February, 2008
"Ladies and Gentleman, it is with a very sore head (unlimited alcohol is a double edged sword isn’t it!) I report to you the happenings of the Fifteenth Annual Lyrebird Awards". A report by Melissa Trickey....what would we do without this gal?

A Little Alliteration Goes A Long, Long Way......
16th February, 2008
What exactly is PEP Perspective? PEP perspective on what? Global Warming? The American Presidential Race? Scrunching or Folding? TP reporter, Melissa Trickey, is on a quest to find out!

Writers Competition Is On Again!  Win $100 cold, hard cash!!!
16th February, 2008
Hey! Hey! Theatre People! We need you! We are giving away $100 to the best (published) feature article submitted from the 16th February to the 16th of March.

The Boy On The Beach
31st January, 2008
Theatre Critic Elspeth-Gale Forswind interviews the alleged stars of OutCast Theatre's The Boy On The Beach

Queer UNIverse Gets a Voice at Midsumma
28th January, 2008
Young GLBTI people get their very own program of events this Midsumma including visual arts, performance and rock music.

We Want You! We Want You! We Want You As A New Recruit!!
17th January, 2008
Being a part of the TP Team is a
great way to “give something back” to your theatre community, and we have a fabulous short term contract available for an Admin Hot-Shot!

Thoroughly Making Millie
14th January, 2008
By Adam Rafferty

Never one to miss a multi-tasking opportunity, a recent bleary-eyed breakfast catch-up with the direction team of Catchment Player’s Thoroughly Modern Millie turned into an enlightening exposé of the show, over poached eggs and café lattés…

Overdone Audition Songs
10th January, 2008
Do the member's of an audition panel always seem to grimace during the first 10 seconds of your tried and true audition song? Perhaps it has made it onto our list of overdone audition songs?

In Focus: Leonie Cambage
3rd January, 2008

Melissa Trickey
gets up close and personal with Leonie Cambage - a talented performer/director with many strings to her bow and a wealth of experience to share.

Down in Frankston School's in this Summer!
3rd January 2008
Frankston (and surrounds)
get ready to bop to the top as PLOS’s production of the hit Disney Musical ‘High School Musical’ has taken off at the Frankston Arts Centre.

A New Style of Musical is Born
26th December, 2007
With The Casanova Night Musical a new adult-oriented style of musical has been created.

Paul and Lyndall - The Theatre Wedding of 2007
26th December, 2007
It’s the biggest theatre wedding of 2007 and we’ve got the pics!

Theatre People Christmas Message 2007
21st December, 2007
And so this is Christmas and what have you done? Another year over, and a new one just begun... Shut up Yoko! You’ve got all the charm, wit and sex appeal of a 4 ft bag of washing! Hughesy lashes out on Christmas carols and reflects on a year of theatre gone by.

The GAT Awards.....the low down
17th December, 2007.
A quick report and some pictures from the recent GAT Awards night.

2007 TP Choice Winners
11th December 2007
The results are in, with a record number of votes the 2007 TP Choice Awards are the closest we have seen.

Put Yourself In My Shoes....
10th December, 2007
A new business, spearheaded by local muso and entrepreneur, Jennen Ngiau-Keng is helping give guys a few extra inches to the guys right where it counts. (And no...it's not what you are thinking!)

Get Ready to Rock Geelong!
10th
December, 2007
The Geelong Musical Comedy Company are following their extremely successful production of Cabaret with a 180 degree spin on the traditional musical.

Christmas Ticket Giveaway
10th December, 2007
Win tickets to MTC’s The Madwoman of Chaillot…

2007 Gippsland Associated Theatre Awards
10th December, 2007
The award winners list from The Gippsland Associated Theatre Awards which were held on Saturday 8th December 2007.

2007 Lyrebird Award Nominations
6th December, 2007
Following on from the excitement of the Music Theatre Guild Awards and the Victorian Drama League Awards last weekend, the Lyrebird Award nominations have just been released. 

Theatre People Holiday Information
6th December, 2007
It's been a massive year for all of us busy bee's at Theatre People, and we need a little R & R!

2007 Guild Awards Foyer/Party Photos
5th December, 2007
Check out the bevy of foxy ladies and schmick looking fella's from Guild Night.
Photos are courtesy of Amelia Rope and
John Englezos.

The 2007 Guild Awards Report
4th December, 2007
The Low Down on the B-Rat! By Melissa Trickey

Theatre People After Party Sold Out!!!
Amended: 28th November, 2007
Whoah… Who likes to party??? THEATRE PEOPLE!!!

Gippsland Associated Theatre Awards Nominations - 2007
22nd November, 2007
Victoria's South East Regional Theatre Companies are also looking forward to celebrating the 2007 performance season with the Gippsland Associated Theatre Awards Night coming up on Saturday 8th December and TP has the nominations!

27 Broadway Shows Closed
22nd November, 2007
By Nathan Toovey and Adam Rafferty

Important news for theatre people about to travel to New York – your Broadway feast has turned into a famine as stagehands strike and leave the US entertainment industry in tatters as they, like their screenwriting compatriots, join the picket line.

Music Theatre Guild Nominations - 2007
13th November, 2007
The nominations have been announced for the musical theatre night of nights.

Music Theatre Guild Commendations - 2007
13th November, 2007
......and the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria - Commendations for the 2007 performance season.

Hollywood Uncensored
12th November, 2007
With parallels drawn between the animal kingdom, ancient Rome and Tinseltown, one play promises to crack open the wild, yet funny side of the movie business.

Blood Brothers - Production Photos
6th November, 2007
Photos from
Altona City Theatre's production of 'Blood Brothers'

New Performing Arts Training Course in Victoria
3rd November, 2007
Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE is pleased to announce the introduction of
Performing Arts courses at their Benella Campus.

Writers Competition
2nd November 2007
And the newest addition to the Theatre People literati hall of fame is...

Theatre People - Guild Awards After Party
30th October, 2007
This year, we’re going to extreme lengths to stage the mother of all after parties… and you’re invited.

High School Musical...but not the Disney kind.
30th October, 2007
by Sean Bryan
High school theatre productions, whether it be a musical, a straight play, a comedy or a tragedy are a fantastic thing to be part of in any area either onstage or offstage. Everyone has something different to offer the production, but in the end we’re all in this together!

The Wizard Of Oz - Production Photos
20th October, 2007
Photos from
Catchment Players of Darebin's production of 'The Wizard Of Oz'

The Producers - Production Photos
20th October, 2007
Photos from
Whitehorse Musical Theatre's production of 'The Producers'

Les Miserables - Production Photos
Updated: 10th October, 2007
Additional photos from Panorama's production of 'Les Miserables'.

Songs For A New World - Production Photos
9th October, 2007
Photos from
Octave's production of 'Songs For A New World'

Love.....Lust.....Greed...Denial
4th October, 2007
For those who enjoy Spoonerisms, Dandenong Theatre Company's 'Farts on Hire' is shaping up to be a fragrant bouquet of mixed up musical numbers and oddball situations as roving reporter (or just plain old alcoholic) Jacqui Bunting discovered… 

Undercover at a Babirra rehearsal......
4th October, 2007
By Melissa Trickey
Unbeknownst to her fellow cast mates, our intrepid TP reporter Melissa Trickey has been compiling a top-secret dossier on the progress of Babirra's upcoming production of 'Trial By Jury' and 'HMS Pinafore'.

The Baker's Wife- Production Photos
4th October, 2007
Photos from
Monash University's Centre for Drama and Theatre Studies production of 'The Baker's Wife'

Creative Bookeeping 101
2nd October, 2007
You can make more money with a flop than with a hit… Apparently. Singing Accountant Richard Thomas shows us how.

Nice Guys Finish First?
2nd October, 2007
Chris Buchanan, the nice guy of music theatre acts like a seven year old.

Grahame is Allegro's Hero
1st October, 2007
Prepare yourself to be wooed with the singing and dancing, dazzled with the costumes and to be laughing in the aisles at Allegro Theatre Company's production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

Beyond The Fringe
29th September, 2007
He has a microphone firmly strapped to the side of his head. She has a fringe that has never recovered from being sculpted into a sideways tsunami every day of her adolescence. Meet the pair who want to take you "Beyond The Fringe..."

Dogs for a New World
29th September, 2007
What do you get when you cross an actor/dancer/singer with an account manager and a dog trainer? A talented little mutt named Amelia Rope!

Monash Bake Sale
27th September, 2007
Marcus Flood finds out if Monash Uni's latest is a baker's dozen.. or half baked!

Les Miserables - Production Photos
26th September, 2007
Photos from Panorama's production of 'Les Miserables'.

Company - Production Photos
20th September, 2007
Photos from Devanesen's production of 'Company'.

The Bump In Project
20th September, 2007
A new mentorship program called ‘The Bump In Project’ is preparing to help emerging techies and actors get a foot-in-the-door of professional theatre projects.

Theatre Crush
19th September, 2007
Julia Sutherland explores the powers of attraction as they relate to thespians, Messiahs and The Chaser.

Always a drama
19th September, 2007
The National Theatre… Not just a hang out for hookers.

Writers Competition – Win $100 cold, hard cash!!!
11th September, 2007
Hey! Hey! Theatre People! We need you! We are giving away $100 to the best (published) feature article submitted from the 17th September to the 29th of October.

Perhaps Les Miserables is not so miserable after all?
11th September 2007
by Melissa Trickey
Panorama Theatre Company's production of Les Miserables opens at the end of this month and our TP Reporter, Melissa Trickey, got a candid account from the cast and crew how art can truly imitate life.

James and Michael's Excellent Adventure
10th September, 2007
by Melissa Trickey
It's time to
wish the boys the best of luck as they leave us to conquer the world, however, I think perhaps some one should warn the ladies of Canada, if not the rest of the world, in advance...

Guys and Dolls and Stars
10th September, 2007
by Adam Rafferty – TP Editor

A cavalcade of screen stars top the casting list of next year's Princess Theatre production of Guys and Dolls.

The 'Victorian' L Word
8th September, 2007
Hoy Polloy Theatre's latest production, a David Mamet play, explores a subject not often seen in historical dramas - ladies who like ladies... if you know what I mean.

Planning for A Musical At School
5th September, 2007

Michael Blake talks about the perils and pitfalls of staging an unknown quantity at a high school.

WMTC's Mechelec Cabaret Festival
2nd September, 2007

C
an the word ‘cabaret’ in musical theatre extend much more than just the musical?  Paul Henry Basilio talks to Marcus Cassidy-Anderson, Mechelec’s Artistic Director and WMTC Inc. President, on his decision of holding a cabaret festival at the historical WMTC stage.

Born To Be Wild
29th August 2007
Melbourne’s “talented, hard-working actors’ company”, as described by The Age, injects some musical interludes into their latest production – an easy riding cabaret

OZ Showbiz Cares
27th August 2007
Raising money, raising awareness....raising the roof!!

Thoroughly Modern Malcolm?
23rd August 2007
Carrying on from the popular Theatre People Paper "In Focus" series, Melissa Trickey speaks with
Malcolm Fawcett, musical director of the upcoming ama