STAGE WHISPERS MAGAZINE: MARCH / APRIL 2026 EDITION OUT NOW!!!

IN THIS EDITION

The Musical Circle of Life – A Heart Connection

The return of The Lion King and why certain musicals remain timeless

Steel Magnolias’ Star Cast

The classic drama of enduring friendships centred around a beauty salon is on tour

Sting Launches Glasshouse

Rock-star Sting stars in his musical The Last Ship, opening Brisbane’s newest theatre

Australia’s Best Theatre

Annual awards ceremonies across the country

Magical Melbourne and Beyond

Is Melbourne the magic capital of Australia and perhaps, the world?

ENTECH 2026

The national roadshow for the audio-visual, lighting, and staging industry

National and Community Recognition

Community Theatre leaders recognised on Australian Day

The Prom Premiere

Caroline O’Connor - her brilliant career, and her latest stage role

70 Years of Theatre On Chester

The proud history of a little theatre in Sydney’s north-west

2026 Schools Performing Arts Resource Kit

Shows, performances and resources for Schools

Sammy J: Diary Of A Nerd

Sammy’s high school drama experience

Creating Backdrops Using AI

Using the Adobe Firefly to recreate the 1940s.

Regular Features

Behind The Scenes With Debora Krizak: Behind The Mask

Debora Krizak looks at the enduring power of The Phantom of the Opera

In The Spotlight With Les Solomon: Les reflects on a new era for Broadway on film and Indie Theatre Thrills

Stage Heritage: A Show Business Family

Tony Sheldon on the life and career of his mother, musical theatre star Toni Lamond AM

Script Excerpt: Fight Like A Girl

From Dramallama, a subscription play service for schools and youth drama groups.

Book Extract:

From 100 Acting Exercises For 8 - 18 Year Olds by Samantha Marsden

AND MUCH MORE

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