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STAGE WHISPERS MAGAZINE: MARCH APRIL 2023 EDITION OUT NOW!!!

IN THIS EDITION

A Time-less Warp

The Rocky Horror Show – then and now

From Tiny Stables Stage to London and New York

With her play Prima Facie opening on Broadway, Suzie Miller chats to Martin Portus

Rolling Thunder Returns

Writer Bryce Hallett on the return of the Rock drama Rolling Thunder Vietnam

All Aboard!

Batshit the Big Winner at 2022 Matilda Awards

Batshit, a solo production by Leah Shelton (pictured above) interrogating the myths and fears of female madness, took home four awards at the prestigious 2022 Matilda Awards, presented on February 28, 2023.

The Metro Arts/Brisbane Festival co-production won Best Independent Production, Best Actor in a Leading Role – Independent Production and Best Design – Costume for Shelton, and Best Design – Video for Grace Uther and Freddy Komp.

Further Casting for Tina – The Tina Turner Musical

Image: Ruva Ngwenya. Photographer: Daniel Boud

The producers of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL are proud to announce casting for the award-winning smash hit musical which premieres at Theatre Royal Sydney this May.  Tina – The Tina Turner Musical is currently on sale through to October 2023, visit here for tickets.

Mamma Mia! Full 2023 Cast Announced

The full cast has been announced for the revival of MAMMA MIA! The Musical which touring SydneyBrisbane and Melbourne during 2023.

Full Australian Cast of Beauty and the Beast

The Walt Disney Company has announced the full cast of Beauty and the Beast, including the roles of Lumiere, Cogsworth and Mrs Potts. This new production of Beauty and the Beast will have its Australian premiere at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre this June.

Image: Rohan Browne, Jayde Westaby and Gareth Jacobs.

Rohan Browne will step into the role of Lumiere, Cogsworth will be played by Gareth Jacobs and Jayde Westaby will play Mrs Potts.

New Dream For Joseph

The new production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reinterpretation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice Musical through the eyes of children. David Spicer reports on how the influence of school musicals has shaped the production.

Ruva Ngwenya announced as Australia's Tina Turner

The producers of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL announced that the coveted role of Tina Turner will be played by Zimbabwean Australian Ruva Ngwenya when the musical premieres at Theatre Royal Sydney in May 2023.

Elvis: A Musical Revolution

David Venn Enterprises (Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical, The Wedding Singer, Bring It On: The Musical) will produce the professional premiere of Elvis: A Musical Revolution set to tour Australia in 2023. Presented in partnership with Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises.

Elvis: A Musical Revolution is a new bio-musical exploring the extraordinary life of the award-winning cultural icon and rock ‘n roll superstar, Elvis Presley. 

Darkness Returns the Lights to Newtown Venue

Site-responsive theatre piece Darkness has bought a century old arts venue in Newtown back into the spotlight, translating a meeting from 200 years ago into the present.

Director and co-writer Dino Dimitriadis (pictured above) spoke to Neil Litchfield about the production.

Paulini Meets the Young Sydney Cast of Joseph

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s reimagined production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens at the Capitol Theatre on 11 February (Opening Night Thursday 16 Feb).  

In the first week of rehearsals Paulini, who plays the Narrator met the 32 Sydney children who will appear alongside Euan Fistrovic Doidge as Joseph, and Trevor Ashley in the role of Pharaoh.

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