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Bat Out of Hell The Arena Rock Musical National Tour

Paul Dainty AM, President and CEO of TEG DAINTY is thrilled to confirm that Jim Steinman’s Bat Out of Hell – The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s greatest hits, commences a national tour in Sydney in on January 27, 2023 and plays Arenas around the country. The show will play dates in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Out and About with Les Solomon

Agent and director Les Solomon is excited to commence a new occasional column for Stage Whispers. In his first report he raves about movie Matilda, Phantom in Melbourne, Australia’s original Dolly the late Carole Cook and more.

From Page to Stage in 2023

Image: Kimie Tsukakoshi and Merlynn Tong in The Poison of Polygamy. Photographer: Rene Vaile.

2022 Sydney Theatre Awards Nominations

Nominations have been announced for the 2022 Sydney Theatre Awards, which will be presented at an industry gala ceremony on Monday 23 January 2023 at 7pm at the York Theatre, Seymour Centre.

Musicals in 2023

​Image: Euan Fistrovic Doidge in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Musical theatre across Australia in 2023 promises a mix of blockbuster revivals as commercial theatre recovers from the last couple of years, interspersed with some recent big hits from Broadway and the West End, and a healthy number of new Australian works. Scroll through this feature to see what's new in musical theatre, what continuues to tour, what old favourites are set to return, and some exciting intimate productions.

A Tale of Two Christmas Carols

Image: David Wenham and the ensemble in A Christmas Carol in Melbourne. Photographer: Jeff Busby.

A hit when it was first published in 1843, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol shows no sign of slowing down. Major productions are on stage in Melbourne and Sydney during December 2022, starring David Wenham and John Bell as Scrooge. David Spicer speaks to the stars and creatives.

City of Angels for Hayes Theatre in 2023.

Joshua Robson Productions (Bonnie & Clyde, In the Heights) have announced their 2023 production of the smart and stylish film noir musical, City of Angels. Playing at Hayes Theatre Co from 23 June 2023, the Tony Award winner captures the gritty sights and sounds of Hollywood’s classic detective movies, set to a brilliant, jazzy Hollywood score.

The Mousetrap for Perth and Canberra

Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live Australia has announced that the 70th Anniversary production of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap will play in Perth at His Majesty’s Theatre from 8 April 2023, and at the Canberra Theatre Centre from 11 May for strictly limited seasons.

Ticket presales in Canberra begin today (Dec 12) and in Perth tomorrow, with GP sale in both cities from Friday 16 December.

fortyfivedownstairs 2023 Theatre Program

Image: Paul Capsis - Dry My Tears - photo by Warren Lee