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XANADU CHARITY PERFORMANCE

Musical Theatre 25 Jan, 2011

Victorian Premier and Minister for the Arts Ted Baillieu today announced a charity preview performance of Xanadu The Musical in Melbourne to help raise funds for the Queensland Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal. The announcement was made as Mr Baillieu visited the Docklands site w… Read Article

LAUNCH PAD: ONE SMALL STEP FOR CHOREOGRAPHERS; ONE GIANT LEAP FOR DANCING KIND!

Dance 21 Jan, 2011

Four of Australia’s most exciting new choreographers will converge in Fortitude Valley from the 1-5 March, to bravely road-test brand new and developing work in front of live Brisbane audiences. The four choreographers will team with the professional dancers of EDC (Expressi… Read Article

MULAN – A VISUAL SPECTACULAR

Musical Theatre 21 Jan, 2011

The internationally acclaimed Mulan is coming to Melbourne in just a few short weeks. Following a six month tour of the US, the dazzling show for families will play Melbourne for the very first time at The Arts Centre – State Theatre from 3 to 5 February 2011. Originating from a tradi… Read Article

NICK WOWING THE UK WITH HIS X FACTOR

Latest News 19 Jan, 2011

We know Nick Geurts from the last season of SYTYCD Australia. DanceLife caught up with this young passionate dancer while he builds his dance career in the UK. 1. Australian’s know your face from SYTYCD Season 3. How did you enjoy your experience on the show and what was the most valu… Read Article

YOUR FIRST LOOK AT DOCTOR ZHIVAGO REHEARSALS

Workshops 17 Jan, 2011

Rehearsals for the new musical production DOCTOR ZHIVAGO began in Sydney at the end of December, with the full cast assembled for the first time. The creative team, a mix of US and Australian, were thrilled with the excitement and energy in the rehearsal room. Director Des McAnuff (Jerse… Read Article

THE GRUFFALO RETURNS TO SYDNEY… WITH HIS CHILD!

Musical Theatre 15 Jan, 2011

Following the extraordinary success of THE GRUFFALO, Christine Dunstan Productions and London’s Tall Stories present the Sydney premiere of its charming sequel, THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD. The magical musical adaptation of the much loved children’s book by Julia Do… Read Article

PICTURE PERFECT – A QUEST FOR ULTIMATE BEAUTY

Latest News 13 Jan, 2011

Poignant, affecting and darkly satirical, Fiona Malone’s bold new dance theatre work follows a woman’s quest for physical perfection. A stellar cast combines with powerful dance and arresting visuals to portray the body image-obsessed journey of a woman that may leave… Read Article

AUDITION! DANCE CALL – SHORT & SWEET

Auditions 13 Jan, 2011

The Short+Sweet Organisation are casting for experienced professional dancers to join Shorter+Sweeter Dance – A professional touring production that will showcase some of the ‘best of the fest’ from Short Sweet+Dance festivals over the last three years. Shorter+Swe… Read Article

JERSEY BOYS SEEKS ANOTHER FRANKIE

Auditions 13 Jan, 2011

JERSEY BOYS – The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons has broken box office records and won awards across the globe. Australia audiences continue a demand to see this smash hit show. With all successful long running musicals it is essential to have actors who are alternat… Read Article

BATH TIME WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN

Dance 12 Jan, 2011

stunning acrobatics and water antics abound in this refreshingly fun, exciting and sexy show…physically breathtaking – Time Out London Dazzling, daring and dangerous, eight acrobats will perform in, on and around a series of bathtubs in the Australian premiere of the l… Read Article