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
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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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreInto 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
Read MoreWhat 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
Read MoreExploring 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
Read MoreHands 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
Read MoreEverybody’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
Read MoreWho 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
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