Interview: Opera Tenor and Composer David Hobson

On October 31 the Bravo! Cruise of the Performing Arts 2017 cruise ship sets sail for the shores of Noumea and Isle of Pines. Performing on the seven night cruise is three tenor José Carreras, Marina Prior, Silvie Paladino and many more. I spoke with tenor, composer and performer, David Hobson about what people can expect from this exciting cruise.

On October 31st you set sail on Bravo! Cruise of the Performing Arts 2017 cruise ship. What can you tell me about it?  

It’s on this huge ship called the Radiance of the Seas – I think it’s the third time it’s been done – and it’s literally like a festival of music on the sea. It’s pretty amazing! If you’d asked me to do it 10 years ago, I would have said you were crazy, because it sounds like a really daggy event, but you’ve got this 1000-seat theatre with a full orchestra on board, where each night there’s either a fantastic opera or music theatre concert. I was gob smacked when we did it because my impression of cruising was like The Love Boat, back in the 70s, but it’s not like that at all!

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Thoughts on the Pop-Up Globe 2017

What: Pop-Up Globe – As You Like It
When: 21st September 2017
Where: Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

Performances run until November 12th, 2017
For more information, please visit https://popupglobe.com.au

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Interview: Paulini from ‘The Bodyguard – The Musical’

Here is part three of the group interviews with performer Paulini.

What: The Bodyguard media call
Where: Regent Theatre, Melbourne
When: 24th August, 2017

Playing at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne from August 24.
For more information and tickets, go to: thebodyguardmusical.com.au

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The Bodyguard – The Musical: Interview with Kip Gamblin

Here is part two of the group interviews with performer Kip Gamblin.

What: The Bodyguard media call
Where: Regent Theatre, Melbourne
When: 24th August, 2017

Playing at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne from August 24.
For more information and tickets, go to: thebodyguardmusical.com.au

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The Bodyguard – The Musical: Interview with Prinnie Stevens

Here is part one of the group interviews with performer Prinnie Stevens.

What: The Bodyguard media call
Where: Regent Theatre, Melbourne
When: 24th August, 2017

Playing at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne from August 24.
For more information and tickets, go to: thebodyguardmusical.com.au

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Review: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at State Theatre, Melbourne (2017)

What: Jesus Christ Superstar
When: 11th August, 2017
Where: State Theatre, The Arts Centre, Melbourne

SPOILERS!

The Melbourne season of JCS has now ended, but you can find more information at: www.theproductioncompany.com.au/jcss/

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Thoughts on Disney on Ice presents Frozen

What: Disney On Ice presents Frozen
When: 5th July, 2017
Where: Hisense Arena, Melbourne

SPOILERS!

Playing at Hisense Arena, Melbourne until 9th July with extra shows added 22-23rd July
Tickets and information can be found here: www.disneyonice.com

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Interviews with Anna O’Byrne and Charles Edwards from My Fair Lady

Here is part two of the group interviews with actors Anna O’Byrne and Charles Edwards.

What: My Fair Lady media call
Where: Regent Theatre, Melbourne
When: 12th May, 2017

Playing til August in Melbourne before it heads to Sydney.
For more information and tickets, go to: myfairladymusical.com.au

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Interviews with Mark Vincent and Reg Livermore from My Fair Lady

Here is part one of the group interviews with actors Mark Vincent and Reg Livermore.

What: My Fair Lady media call
Where: Regent Theatre, Melbourne
When: 12th May, 2017

Playing til August in Melbourne before it heads to Sydney.
For more information and tickets, go to: myfairladymusical.com.au

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