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Things to note before embarking on a commercial production

So, you have your heart set on becoming a producer? Embrace the adventurous spirit that unites those who yearn to…

3 years ago

Metropolis and the Mechanisation of Society

This April will usher in a new and timely production at the Hayes Theatre Company: Metropolis. Based on the 1925…

3 years ago

A road less travelled – producing musical theatre

The Producers is a musical comedy that debuted on Broadway in 2001, with music and lyrics by Mel Brooks and…

3 years ago

The man behind the music: Alan Menken

Alan Menken is a highly acclaimed American composer, songwriter, and pianist, who has composed music for some of the most…

3 years ago

Into the Woods: Beyond ‘Happily ever after…’

In medieval Europe, the morality play was the go-to form of entertainment. These allegorical stories would, through their characters, personify…

3 years ago

What is the true cost of your discounted theatre ticket?

Discounted theatre tickets can have pros and cons for both audiences, producers, and the broader theatre industry. Discounts are universally…

3 years ago

Exploring the popularity of musical theatre revivals on Broadway

Broadway producers have long been fond of reviving classic musicals, bringing beloved works back to the stage in new and…

3 years ago

Hands up for, another Australian COVID casualty, Waitress the Musical to come back?

Waitress is a Broadway musical based on the 2007 film of the same name. It tells the story of Jenna…

3 years ago

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – A COVID casualty we would love to see return!

Everybody's Talking About Jamie is a musical theatre production that tells the story of Jamie New, a 16-year-old boy who…

3 years ago

Who would you cast in an Australian production of Hadestown?

Hadestown is a musical that transports audiences to a mythological world inspired by the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and…

3 years ago