Theatre First

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly)The Shanghai Ballet - Swan LakeA company of 80 dancers with 48 beautiful swans will grace the stage of Australia’s most lavish and prized theatre, the Regent Theatre Melbounre, in an unforgettable night at the ballet. Performed by the world renowned Shanghai Ballet and directed by former artistic director of the English National Ballet, Derek Deane, this is a spectacular production. If you only see one ballet this year, make it the Grand Version of SWAN LAKE!For more: http://marrinergroup.com.au/shows/the-shanghai-ballet-swan-lakeSubscribe to Theatre First at all good podcatcher apps including Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Stitcher, Pocketcasts, audioBoom etc.#theatre #reviews #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly)Lord Of The FliesMatthew BourneWilliam Golding’s classic novel, Lord of the Flies has been transformed into a chilling, beautiful and hugely entertaining new production by Sir Matthew Bourne’s (OBE) New Adventures & Re:Bourne (Edward Scissorhands and the famous Swan Lake with its menacing all-male ensemble).Golding’s legendary characters are brought to life with raw physicality, emotional intensity and breathtaking performances by a cast of New Adventures professional dancers and remarkable young talent from across Victoria.The action is transferred from deserted island to deserted theatre as a group of schoolboys find themselves abandoned. With no adults around they start to make their own rules and create their own civilisation, before order breaks down and the story builds to an electrifying climax.Matthew Bourne’s choreography for classic musicals includes Cameron Mackintosh’s productions of Oliver! (1994 and 2009 Olivier nomination), My F

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly)Christina Bianco: Diva Moments!Written by and starring Christina BiancoMusical Director Michael LavineAcclaimed YouTube sensation, Christina Bianco comes to Sydney with her hit solo show DIVA MOMENTS.Broadway and West End performer Christina Bianco's singular voice and comedic charm have brought audiences around the world to their feet. Bianco captured international acclaim as a YouTube sensation with her 'diva' impression videos, gaining over 23 million views. A woman of many voices she has performed on The Ellen Degneres Show, The Queen Latifah Show, The Today Show, The Paul O'Grady Show, This Morning and Graham Norton on BBC Radio 2. Celebrating the most iconic vocalists of all time, Diva Moments features songs that made divas out of the women who sang them. Audiences can expect an exciting selection of pop, standard and Broadway tunes, sung in Christina's own voice as well as in the voices of your favourite pop-culture personalites from yester

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly)The Full Monty – The Broadway Musical:Based on the smash hit film, The Full Monty (a ten-time Tony nominee) is musical comedy at its best with a highly anticipated closing number!With a fast-paced book by Terrence McNally (Ragtime, Catch Me If You Can) and high energy score by David Yazbek (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), this Broadway team have created a show that speaks to your core and catches your eye.Set in Buffalo, New York, an unlikely group of unemployed men set out to reinvent themselves as an all-male strip group. What starts as a money making venture soon becomes a journey of self-discovery and friendship, learning that the whole is greater than the sum of their parts.Produced by Melbourne’s acclaimed independent production company, StageArt, in association with The National Theatre Melbourne, The Full Monty is a heartfelt adventure wrapped in a hilarious night of entertainment.For more: http://www.stageart.com.au/thefullmontySubscribe to T

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly)Faith Healer:The transcendent power of great Irish storytelling takes centre stage for Brian Friel's magnificent series of monologues starring Colin Friels, directed by Judy Davis.Subscribe to Theatre First at all good podcatcher apps including iTunes, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, audioBoom etc.#theatre #reviews #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly)John:From the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of The Flick comes John, a mesmerising and intimate new play.Subscribe to Theatre First at all good podcatcher apps including iTunes, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, audioBoom etc.#theatre #reviews #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly).FAWLTY TOWERS MEETS NOISES OFF IN NEW HIT COMEDYThe UK’s Olivier Award-winning theatre company Mischief Theatre is bringing its comedy masterpiece The Play That Goes Wrong to Australia for the first time from February next year.The play introduces ‘The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’ who are attempting to put on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong…does, as the accident-prone thespians battle on against all the odds to get to their final curtain call. The Play That Goes Wrong is a highly physical comedy packed with finely-tuned farce and slapstick delivered with split-second timing and ambitious daring.Starring a bunch of ‘would be’ Australian thespians including Logie award-winner BROOKE SATCHWELL, DARCY BROWN, FRANCINE CAIN, ADAM DUNN, LUKE JOSLIN, GEORGE KEMP, JORDAN PROSSER, NICK SIMPSON-DEEKS, TAMMY WELLER plus original UK cast member and current Mischief Theatre actor, JAMES MARLOWE.Winner of B

Episode 14 Show NotesStream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly).The Book Of MormonTwo unlikely Mormons are chosen to serve their two year mission together in Uganda. While there, they attempt to convert a small village to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where they encounter challenges that test their faith, and their friendship.The New York Times calls it "the best musical of the century." The Guardian gives it 5 stars and says, "Insanely enjoyable. A work of genius." And Entertainment Weekly says, "Grade A: the funniest musical of all time." It's The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award®-winning Best Musical.For more...visit http://bookofmormonmusical.com.au/You can subscribe to Theatre First at all good podcasting apps including iTunes, audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocet Cast, Podbean etc.#theatre #live #review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 13 Show NotesStream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly).Born YesterdayMTC’s 2017 Season opens in glamorous 1940s style with Garson Kanin's Broadway classic – a screwball romance that has plenty to say about the dark side of politics and the power of knowledge.For more...visit http://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/season-2017/born-yesterday/You can subscribe to Theatre First at all good podcasting apps including iTunes, audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocet Cast, Podbean etc.#theatre #live #review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly).KOOZAA Traditional Circus HomageA return to our origins, KOOZA combines acrobatic performance and the art of clowning, while exploring fear, identity, recognition and power. The Innocent's journey brings him into contact with comic characters from an electrifying world full of surprises, thrills, audacity and total involvement.For more...visit https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/KoozaYou can subscribe to Theatre First at all good podcasting apps including iTunes, audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocet Cast, Podbean etc.#theatre #live #circus #cirquedesoleil #review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly).Circus 1903 - The Golden Age of CircusThe producers of the world’s biggest magic show, The Illusionists have teamed up with the award winning puppeteers from War Horse to present a thrilling turn of the century circus spectacular.Sensational puppetry puts Elephants back in the ring as never seen before along with a huge cast of the most unique, amazing and dangerous circus acts from all four corners of the world, from strong men to contortionists, acrobats to musicians, knife throwers, high wire and much more!For more details and ticket bookings, visit http://www.marrinergroup.com.au/shows-tickets-details.php?id_show=5575Subscribe, rate and review Theatre First at iTunes, audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocketcasts or any good podcatcher app.#theatre #review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly).*Kinky BootsWith songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, KINKY BOOTS is based on the true story of a young man’s struggle to save his family shoe business with an outrageous idea and a fabulous new friend!With Tony and Grammy winning songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, book by Broadway royalty Harvey Fierstein (La Cage aux Folles) and direction and choreography by Tony-Award Winner Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray), KINKY BOOTS is a celebration of love, friendship and the power of believing in yourself.For more, visit http://kinkybootsthemusical.com.au/Subscribe, rate and review Theatre First podcast at all good podcatcher apps, including iTunes, audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, Podbean etc.#theatre #musical #entertainment #kinkyboots #review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly.China National Peking Opera Company presents. Warrior Women of Yang.Subscribe to Theatre First at all good podcatcher apps including iTunes, Stiticher, audioBoom, Pocket Casts, Podbean etc.#theatre #review #opera #china #pekingoperacompany #Melbourne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly).The Light In The PiazzaAn unusual combination of opera, musical theatre and melodrama, this is the first fully staged, professional production of the show to be seen in Australasia.Subscribe, rate and review Theatre First at any good podcatcher app, including iTunes, audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean etc.#musical #opera #drama #theatre #live #Melbourne #melodrama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly)Godspell Reimagined:A pared back version of the 1971 musical Godspell with a young and enthusiastic cast, and a special guest appearance by one of the original members of the Australian production of Godspell, Colleen Hewett.Subscribe, rate and review Theatre First at all good podcatcher apps including iTunes, audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean etc.#theatre #live #shows #musicals #godspell #Melbourne #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly).Aladdin (The Musical)From the producer of The Lion King, the beloved story of Aladdin comes to thrilling theatrical life in this bold new musical. The New York Times says it’s “Fabulous!” and “Extravagant! It defies expectations.” Filled with daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance, ALADDIN is “Pure Genie-us!” raves USA Today.”With exhilarating choreography, show-stopping production numbers and astonishing visual effects, Disney’s ALADDIN is, as NBC-TV declares, “Exactly what you wished for!”For more, visit http://www.capitoltheatre.com.au/aladdin/Subscribe, rate and review Theatre First at iTunes, audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocketcasts and all good podcatcher apps.#theatre #musical #aladdin #Sydney #Australia #Capitol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly)*The Color PurpleThis heartening musical of rhythm, soul, jazz and blues takes it’s audience on a journey of adversity, liberation and ultimately celebration.From Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller and Stephen Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated film comes the Australasian premiere of this breathtaking stage musical. Spanning four decades and three continents, The Color Purple chronicles the feminist evolution of ‘Celie’ a battered and downtrodden African-American woman who endures rape, incest, domestic violence and racial abuse her entire life. This awe inspiring saga tells her unforgettable story of overcoming adversity in a heartening tale that is a testament to the healing power of love and faith.The Color Purple celebrates life with a joyous score of jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues and was nominated for eleven Tony Awards, including: Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Original Score.For more... http://chapeloffchapel.com.

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly).Subscribe, rate and review Theatre First at Stitcher, audioBoom, Pocketcast, Podbean and most good podcatcher apps.Miss Saigon: 25th Anniversary Performance Captured in front of a live audience at London's Prince Edward Theatre on September 22, 2014, the film features a special finale in which the 25th-anniversary cast is joined on stage by original cast members Jonathan Pryce, Lea Salonga, and Simon Bowman. The performance is produced by Sir Cameron Mackintosh.http://www.theatermania.com/#theatre #entertainment #misssaigon #musicals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This review first appeared as a part of the Movies First podcast.Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly).In this episode we take a look at the live stage version of Fawlty Towers, the much loved TV comedy, which is touring Australia and New Zealand.Fawlty Towers Live is based on the BBC TV series written by John Cleese and Connie Booth. It's been adapted for the stage by John Cleese, with direction by Caroline J. Ranger and set design by Liz Ascroft.Manic, snobbish, condescending, sycophantic and rude, Basil Fawlty is without doubt one of the funniest, most iconic and most memorable British comedy characters ever written. This original adaptation and all-new Australian cast, brings all your beloved characters to life onstage in an unmissable evening of hilarity!Subscribe, rate and review Theatre First on iTunes (soon), audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean or any good podcatcher app.For more follow us on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Clammr:Facebook: @moviesfirsttwitter: @movies

This review first appeared as part of the Movies First podcast.Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly).Man Of The Year - 5pound theatre and Melbourne Fringe present … Man of the YearA long history of violence.In 1939 Time magazine named Adolf Hitler 'Man of the Year ‘ because he was the most influential person of that year… "for better or worse”.5pound theatre are proud to be premiering Man of the Year, a new one man show at the 2016 Melbourne Fringe Festival. The show will run at the Fringe Hub from the 16th – 23rd September and will feature 5pound theatre’s Artistic Director Jason Cavanagh. The piece will be directed by Tim Wotherspoon.Subscribe, rate and review Theatre First at iTunes (soon), audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean or any good podcatcher app.#theater #theatre #Melbourne #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.