Stage Briefs

Semi-Finalists Announced for 2020 Rob Guest Endowment

After online auditions conducted over the past few weeks, the 30 Semi-Finalists for the 2020 Rob Guest Endowment Award were announced today (August 20). The Rob Guest Endowment committee is pleased to announce the following Semi-Finalists who will perform for a panel of judges to determine the six finalists for the 2020 Rob Guest Endowment Award:

Global Fringe at Old 505 Theatre

In partnership with Sydney Fringe, Global Fringe will be presenting four weeks of local performances across September at Old 505 Theatre, Newtown, and a swag of international works streamed right into your lounge room. 

Melbourne Recital Centre Raises Over $160,000 for Local Artists

Melbourne Recital Centre closed on Sunday 15 March due to COVID-19 and remains closed until restrictions are lifted. During this time; however, it has continued supporting local musicians through its new Performer Support Fund, which provides financial support and opportunities in lieu of cancelled concerts. The fund has now raised in excess of $160,000.

MTC Cancels Remainder of 2020 Season

Melbourne Theatre Company has announced the cancellation of its remaining 2020 Season. 

Eleven of the 12 productions in MTC’s 2020 Season have now been cancelled or forced to close this year as a result of the ongoing COVID crisis and increased restrictions in Victoria. 

The final two shows in the season – Girls & Boys and Sunshine Super Girl – were due to open in October and November, respectively. 

New Adelaide Concert Series Music @ The Maj

Adelaide Festival Centre is welcoming more audiences back to Her Majesty’s Theatre with a new concert series –Music @ The Maj.

Tickets are now on sale for four shows beginning with The Cowgirl & The Showgirl Ride Again, an evening of songs from cabaret performer Libby O’Donovan and country music icon Beccy Cole.

Ensemble Theatre Conversations with Luke Carroll and Emma Palmer

Ensemble Theatre has announced the latest ‘Ensemble Conversations’ for people to stay connected to the theatre.

Black Cockatoo and Crunch Time actors and ABC Play School presenters Luke Carroll and Emma Palmer join Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry for this week’s Ensemble Conversations.

Riverside Theatres Digital presents Welcome to the Masque

Enjoy Genevieve Lemon and Max Lambert live from your lounge room.

On Sunday August 23rd Riverside Theatres Digital will present Welcome to the Masque starring Helpmann Award winning actress Genevieve Lemon and composer and musical director Max Lambert in concert. Welcome to the Masque will stream live to audiences’ homes in a one-show only performance from Riverside Theatres in Parramatta.

Spotlight On Mental Health In Young People

A timely new theatre show, Claire Della and the Moon, will bring the topics of mental health, depression and anxiety in young people to the stage when it opens in September in Adelaide.

The 91-Storey Treehouse for Adelaide in September

Andy and Terry are back to face their biggest challenge yet when the stage adaptation of The 91-Storey Treehouse plays in the Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre from 28 September to October 2, 2020, for te

Antipodes Theatre Company Presents Bumpwell Manor

Antipodes Theatre Company (ATC) has announced casting for Don Winsor’s Bumpwell Manor. Part of ATC’s Ricochet Reading Series, the online reading will be streamed live to the ATC Facebook Page on Monday, 17th August at 7:00pm. The video will remain available for one week.