Central Coast Theatre

A Dolls House. Tempest Theatre (WA). Review by Kimberley Shaw. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/dolls-house-tempest…

Music Theatre International Australasia and Stage Whispers are offering schools and community theatres the chance to win a FREE MTI Broadway Junior Showkit. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/articles/193/win-free-mti-broadway-junior-showkit…

The first big musical to open in Australia since COVID-19 closed the industry is We Will Rock You by Platinum Entertainment. The first preview is tonight at the Perth Crown Theatre…

Everything is set and ready to go. Now all we need are our willing participants All other details can be found in the event https://www.facebook.com/events/631042154247195…

Hear it from the man himself. SAS Australias resident strong-man Merrick Watts is heading back down-under with mates Nikki Britton and Sam Taunton for a huge night of laughs. COMEDY @ THE ART HOUSE TICKETS SELLING FAST BOOK NOW BEFORE ITS TOO LATE. SAT 7th NOVEMBER 8pm…

CATCH THIS SURPRISE MATINEE BEFORE ITS GONE: Join THE SHOW MUST GO ON Face Book page for their first Wednesday matinee when Ratty, Badger, Mole and the impulsive Toad embark on a series of riotous adventures spiralling from Toads insatiable need for speed. From Wednesday 2pm…

A massive shout out to all the inspiring teachers across our region and nation. #WorldTeachersDay2020…

Old Love by Norm Foster, coming up at Melville Theatre (WA) in Nov / Dec. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/community-theatre/never-too-late-romance-melville-theatre…

Opera Australias Costume and Prop Clearance Sale. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/articles/192/opera-australias-costume-and-prop-clearance-sale…

The Wind in the Willows. Streaming free at The Shows Must Go On. Peter Pinnes review https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/wind-willows-3…

State Theatre Company South Australia 2021 Season Announced https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/news/state-theatre-company-south-australia-season-2021…

Did you know we have a 10% off seniors discount at our Cafe? And free babycinos with Mum or Dads coffee for the little ones. The Art House cafe is open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm…

Recently the NSW Government announced that theatres are able to increase their audience capacity to 50% from Thu 1 Oct. This is very exciting and much-needed news for live theatre in Newcastle and around the world, according to Very Popular Theatre Company Artistic Director,…

Kenneth Grahames THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS WEDNESDAY 6 SUNDAY 24 JANUARY there wasnt a moment that didnt engage or entertain perfect family fare in a delightful setting AU Review Its that time of year again. From Wednesday 6 to Sunday 24 January the amazing Mr Toad and his bonny,…

New plans have been revealed for the forthcoming Netflix adaptation of Jason Robert Browns Broadway musical 13. According to a casting call sent out yesterday in America, the production is on the look-out for cast members to join, aged from 12 to 16 (with a playing age of 13)…

A Monster Unfinished. Empire Youth Arts 2020 Senior IMPACT Ensemble. Toowoomba Empire Theatres. Review by Madeleine Tiller. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/monster-unfinished…

There is still one more table for our Halloween Trivia night this Saturday night at 7pm. Do you like pies? How about the Victorian era in England? Then our Sweeney Todd theme table is for YOU. Only 2 days left to register. All other details can be found in the event…

Riverside Theatres presents Table for Six, Please. Take your seat at the table for a very special night. Join Riversides celebration of musical theatres leading ladies and their leading style in Table for Six, Please. Directed by legendary musical theatre director Luke Joslin and…

Thanks to Peter Smeeth for a brilliant demonstration today. And our new camera and screen were a great success…

Stage Whispers TV at the first look at Pippin in rehearsal at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. https://youtu.be/hp0OyVjy424 Large scale theatre returns after the pandemic with rehearsals of Pippin at the Sydney Lyric…

A View From the Park. Maverick Theatre Productions and Old Mill Theatre, South Perth, WA. Review by Kimberley Shaw. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/view-park…

Ensemble Theatre announces 2021 season. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/news/ensemble-theatre-2021-season…

Check out Stage Whispers new-look, phone friendly newsletter, featuring Latest online news and reviews Our upgraded bookshop and book rewards New subscription FREE gifts, including double passes to Pippin Our 2021 edition of Lets Put on a Show FREE online publication Win an MTI…

Footloose. Spotlight Theatre, Benowa, Gold Coast. Review by Roger McKenzie. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/footloose-3…

Were delighted to have our Wyong neighbour and super talented Marney McQueen for our last Stage Door Cabaret Sessions this weekend. Not only a highly experienced performer, Marney will also be delivering the laughs as she takes us on a hilarious look at love through the best ever…

Are you ready for some big laughs? Three of Australias funniest are heading to The Art House Merrick Watts, Nikki Britton and Sam Taunton Sat 7th Nov It starts at 8pm but I am sure you will find Sam at the bar from 7pm. BOOK NOW…

Olivier Awards 2020 winners: Dear Evan Hansen, Sharon D Clarke, Andrew Scott, Emilia and more: The full list of 2020 Olivier Awards winners has been revealed. NB: Winners are highlited with an asterisk. Best Supporting Actor in a Musical David Bedella, & Juliet, Shaftesbury…

2021 Musical Auditions Audition applications for Jopukas 2021 production of 13 The Musical are now open. Applications are filling us so check out the information and booking information . Info Packhttp://bit.ly/30e8lGkhttp://bit.ly/3cIYixZ…

Charles Spencelayh (October 27, 1865 June 25, 1958) was an English genre painter and portraitist in the Academic style…

The Spectacle That Is Harvest Rain Carol Wimmer goes behind the scenes of the young ensemble experience in the arena production of The Wizard of Oz earlier this year, and early preparations for We Will Rock You in 2021-22…

Playwright Stephen Sewell interviewed by Martin Portus. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/history/stephen-sewells-furies…

Did you hear?. Weve rallied up some of the best comics in NSW to give you the laugh were all needing. Join Aussie legend Merrick Watts, with Nikki Britton and Sam Taunton for one night only Saturday 7th November. Book now reduced capacity…

ENSEMBLE THEATRE LAUNCHES ITS UNMISSABLE 2021 SEASON 7 PLAYS / 3 CABARET EVENTS / 5 AUSTRALIAN PLAYS / 4 BRAND NEW WORKS SYDNEY: Mark Kilmurry, Artistic Director, Ensemble Theatre is thrilled to announce the 2021 Season which, says Kilmurry, will be a season of 10 exceptional…

Elizabeth Nourse (October 26, 1859 October 8, 1938) was a realist-style genre, portrait, and landscape painter born in Ohio, in the Cincinnati area. Nourse was the first American woman to be voted into the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts…

Thanks Coast Community News for the article and feature news story on [email protected] Coast Community. We are excited to partner with the University of New England, AU to bring tertiary music education to the Central Coast region. Read the full story, tap here…

Together, Apart. Gertrude Opera / Yarra Valley Opera Festival (online opera festival). Review by Patricia Di Risio. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/together-apart…

The Backstage Sessions Live. Adelaide Guitar Festival. Her Majestys Theatre, Adelaide. Review by Lisa Lanzi. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/backstage-sessions-live…

Kate Kelly. Gertrude Opera / Yarra Valley Opera Festival (online opera festival). Review by Patricia Di Risio. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/kate-kelly…

Jeff Waynes Musical Version Of War Of The Worlds The New Generation: Alive On Stage. The Shows Must Go On. Live streaming on YouTube for 48 hours. Review by Peter Pinne. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/jeff-waynes-musical-version-war-worlds-new-generation-alive-stage…

Huge congratulations to Jopuka Fam member, Kyrah, on making her TV Debut. Those under 18 maybe wait until youre a bit older to check this one out :) Kyrah Brock-Fenton has made the most of her time in lockdown the 19-year-old will grace TV screen tomorrow in Housos 2020: The…

Richard Parkes Bonington (25 October 1802 23 September 1828) was an English Romantic landscape painter, who moved to France at the age of 14 and can also be considered as a French artist, and an intermediary bringing aspects of English style to France. His landscapes were…

A Promenade of Shorts: A Mini Festival of Tiny Plays. Red Phoenix Theatre Inc. and Holden Street Theatres (SA). Review by Jude Hines. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/promenade-shorts-mini-festival-tiny-plays…

Things are starting to get spooky at The Grove. With only one week till our spooky Halloween Trivia decorations are starting to go up, the questions are set and all we are missing is YOU. There are only two tables left for our 7pm Horror themed trivia, with $200 as a cash prize…

PIPPIN OPENED 48 YEARS AGO: Pippin opened on Broadway at the Minskoff Theatre October 23, 1972. The production, directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse, played five previews and 1,994 performances before closing five years later on June 12, 1977. The production earned 11 Tony…

Research conducted over two years by the Australia Council for the Arts and the Sydney Opera House shows how creative approaches help students to thrive in uncertain times. A new report released by the Australia Council for the Arts demonstrates the importance of creative…

Charles Edward Conder (24 October 1868 9 February 1909) was an English-born painter, lithographer and designer. He emigrated to Australia and was a key figure in the Heidelberg School of Australian Impressionism with Tom Roberts, Frederick McCubbin and Arthur Streeton…

Melbourne Fringe 2020 Program launched. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/news/melbourne-fringe-festival-2020-program-launched…