Here’s the latest news in the Weekly Wrap!
CURRENT SHOWS
NEW SOUTH WALES
Capitol Theatre: Aladdin
Lyric Theatre: Ladies in Black
QUEENSLAND
QPAC (Lyric Theatre): Matilda
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Adelaide Festival Centre: Dusty
VICTORIA
Cabaret Cathedral: The Rhythm of Life
Her Majesty’s Theatre: Kinky Boots
Regent Theatre: Circus 1903
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Crown Theatre: Singin’ in the Rain
WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND AUSTRALIAN THEATRES?
Billy and Jess wed in front of family and friends
On Friday, December 6th 2017 Billy Bourchier (Les Misérables) married his sweetheart Jess in a beautiful wedding attended by family and friends. Congratulations Mr and Mrs Bourchier from everyone at Theatre People !
Hayden Tee to perform on London’s West End
From Monday, January 9th to April 22nd 2017, Hayden Tee (Les Misérables Australia, Dubai and Broadway) will join London’s West End cast as villain Javert. Tee will perform the role opposite Simon Gleeson who is currently play Jean Valjean.
Home Grown launches into Adelaide
On Sunday January 15th Home Grown will host a special pop up concert at The Jade beginning at 7pm. Performers include Amity Dry, Josh Belperio, Lane Hinchcliffe, Nick Hedger, Ben Nicholson, professional musical theatre stars and up and coming Adelaide performers. Tickets are $15.00 online or $20.00 at the door. To purchase head to: https://www.trybooking.com/
Kurt Sneddon first shoot on Broadway
This week esteemed Australian photographer Kurt Sneddon held his first photo shoot on Broadway, congratulations !
Ladies in Black celebrates Sydney opening
This week Ladies in Black opened at Sydney’s Lyric Theatre. The show runs in Sydney until January 22nd before heading to Brisbane, Melbourne and Canberra.
Matthew Lee Robinson to debut two new songs at USA Theatre Festival
Matthew Lee Robinson (Happy People, Atlantis) will be debuting two new songs at next weekend’s Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta. Chookas Matthew !
Midsumma Festival
Commencing on January 15th, the annual Midsumma Festival will be held in Melbourne. Running until February 5th the festival has become an important event on the Gay and Lesbian community calendar. Including performers such as the cast of Kinky Boots, there is something for everyone at this family friendly event. For more information go to: https://midsumma.org.au/
OPENING SHOWS
NEW SOUTH WALES
Hayes Theatre: Cabaret (January 9th)
VICTORIA
Princess Theatre: Book of Mormon (January 17th)
CLOSING SHOWS
NEW SOUTH WALES
Lyric Theatre: Ladies in Black (January 22nd)
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Adelaide Festival Centre: Dusty (January 22nd)
VICTORIA
Regent Theatre: Circus 1903 (January 14th)
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Crown Theatre: Singin’ in the Rain (January 22nd)