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News: Sister Act x the Choir of Hard Knocks Pop Up Performance, December 1

The cast from Sister Act will perform together with Melbourne’s beloved Choir of Hard Knocks, in a free performance to celebrate the joy and connection of singing on Sunday, 1 December at 11am on the steps of the Regent Theatre.

News: Natalie Bassingthwaighte to star as Shirley Valentine

Leading lady of stage and screen Natalie Bassingthwaighte returns to Australian stages to star in one of the world’s most popular plays, Shirley Valentine, directed by Lee Lewis. This joyous, life affirming comedy will be staged at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre from 30 January for a strictly limited season. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.

Review: ‘Popstars – The 90s Musical’ at Cranbourne Community Theatre (2024)

When the South East Melbourne Windmill Theatre Company announced they were putting on a musical created in a mere 24 hours, I was immediately intrigued. Whether it ended up being brilliant or a total disaster, I knew it would be a unique experience.

Review: ‘Eurovision On Tour’ at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre (2024)

As someone who has been to the actual song contest, Eurovision On Tour was a great representation of being at the real event, enhanced by the authentic lighting and sound effects.

News: ‘Eurovision On Tour’ arrives in Australia

Eurovision On Tour kicks off in Australia tonight at the Tivoli in Brisbane, before heading to the Palais in Melbourne on November 15 and The Enmore in Sydney on November 17.

Following concerts in London, Paris and Madrid, the biggest live music show on earth is touring for the first time since the Eurovision Song Contest began in 1956, presented by Eurodrama Entertainment, SL.

News: ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ to return to Australia

After nearly eight years, it’s time for audiences old and new to be rolling in the aisles as The Cornley Drama Society attempts to stage a 1920s murder mystery where everything goes hilariously wrong, The Play That Goes Wrong, touring Australia in August – September 2025.

Review: ‘Pippin’ at Altona Theatre (2024)

Williamstown Musical Theatre Company’s production of Pippin is playing at the Altona Theatre (115 Civic Parade, Altona) until November 23, 2024.

Tickets start at $46 and are available via https://www.wmtc.org.au/pippin2024

Review: ‘Daddy Long Legs’ at The Anglican Centre, Mornington (2024)

Peoples Playhouse’s production of Daddy Long Legs is playing at the Mornington and Mount Martha Anglican Church (4 Albert Street, Mornington) until November 16, 2024.

Tickets start at $35 and are available via peoplesplayhouse.com

Review: ‘Piper’ (2023)

2023, M (Supernatural themes and suicide scenes), 100 mins
Available on DVD and Digital Platforms from November 13, 2024

Stars Elizabeth Hurley, Mia Jenkins, Jack Stewart and Tara Fitzgerald
Directed by Anthony Waller

The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a famous fable that has arguably fallen out of the public consciousness in recent decades, but the creepy undertones of the story have enormous potential to be repurposed for a horror movie. Piper revives the legend to solid effect, and tries hard to evoke an unsettling mood throughout, even if it doesn’t quite work overall.