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Amy Lehpamer - School of Rock Headmistress

In the role made famous by Joan Cusack in the hit film, Amy Lehpamer will button up, starch up and don her spectacles to play Rosalie Mullins, the uptight but lovable straight-laced schoolmarm with a hankering for Stevie Nicks.

Famous For Being Infamous

Circus/Cabaret is the way to go, as Coral Drouyn has discovered.

Once, not so very long ago, theatre restaurants were the choice for people who wanted their entertainment accompanied by food and a bottle of something naughty, but times inevitably change. Now circus/cabaret is fulfilling that brief and offering something naughty on stage and off.

Inside The Mind of a Genius

The National Theatre’s stunning Tony and Oliver Award winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is touring Australia. David Spicer spoke to 30-year-old Joshua Jenkins, the actor who plays Christopher Boone - a 15 year old mathematical genius whose special needs do not get in the way of his determination to crack a murder mystery.

What is so special about this story?

An Unknown Icon – Coral Browne

Our own Coral (Drouyn) talks to Genevieve Mooy about the fabulous Coral Browne and the new play “That F***ing Woman” which opens at 45 downstairs on July 10th

Since I have the name Coral I’m used to people saying, “That’s an unusual name, I don’t think I’ve ever heard it before,” to which I reply, “What about Coral Browne?” - only to be met with blank stares most of the time - the “Coral who?” is rhetorical.

Madiba The Musical

The late South African President Nelson Mandela would have turned 100 in July. Now a French musical, Madiba the Musical - a Celebration of the Life of Nelson Mandela, is set to tour Australia and New Zealand. The composer lyricist Jean-Pierre Hadida spoke with David Spicer ahead of the production’s English translation première.

What inspired you about the story of Mandela?

STAGE WHISPERS MAGAZINE: JULY / AUGUST 2018 EDITION OUT NOW!!!

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Our New Boy From Oz

Rohan Browne steps into the role of Peter Allen.

Canadian Mormon Star Steals Aussie Heart

The romance of Musical Theatre’s Ryan Bondy and Hilary Cole.

Our Master Storyteller

Our interview with playwright Alana Valentine.

 

Strictly Fernando

Australian Fernando Mira’s international journey in Strictly Ballroom.

Auditioning For A Musical

Voice teacher and musical theatre performer Jennifer Peers says poor preparation often ruins the chances of success in the audition room. She says the more homework you can do the better.

“I love auditioning!” said no-one (ever).

Let’s face it, it’s stressful to walk into an audition room facing judgement, comparison and frequent rejection.  

As a voice teacher, I spend countless hours helping performers prepare for auditions and yet I still see so many sabotaging their chances for success with poor preparation.

Aussie Kong Takes Over Broadway

Australian company Global Creatures is opening King Kong on Broadway, Moulin Rouge The Musical in Boston, Strictly Ballroom The Musical in the West End, and Walking with Dinosaurs around the world, all in the same year it successfully premiered Muriel’s Wedding The Musical. CEO Carmen Pavlovic reflects on the journey with David Spicer.

“I remember a few years ago thinking this is all too hard,” said a relieved looking Carmen Pavlovic in her Sydney office.

A Christmas Panto in July

Producer Bonnie Lythgoe is bringing the best of British pantomime traditions to Melbourne and Sydney again this winter with a production of Sleeping Beauty -  A Knight Avenger’s Tale. She revealed her recipe for success to David Spicer.

Playwright Sparks Worldwide Creative Connections

What happens when a playwright creates direct connections with some of the worldwide companies producing that writer’s play? Two years ago, Stage Whispers’ SA Correspondent discovered the benefits of this rare brand of creative collaboration for herself when she performed as Lily in the Australian Premiere of English comedic drama, Sex Cells, written by London-based playwright Anna Longaretti.

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