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Music Spice : David Spicer on his new toy Stage Whispers TV Live.

Since the last edition of this magazine, Stage Whispers has acquired a new toy that I have enjoyed playing with. It is software called Streamyard, which is a bit like Zoom but is tailored to broadcast interviews.

When I worked at the ABC in the good old days there would be a room full of people – camera operators, mixers, switchers, etc for a live broadcast to go to air. Now I can do the lot from my laptop, with talent in another state beamed live onto Facebook and YouTube.

You & Me at Fringe World

You & Me is a domestic drama and a psychological thriller by Dan Rebellato. The radio play, performed live, plays at Ace’s Cabaret, Dress Circle Bar, His Majesty’s Theatre from Monday, January 31 to Saturday, February 5 as part of Perth’s Fringe World.

A young woman unexpectedly comes to meet her husband after work. She says she just fancied a date night together, but in fact she has something important to ask him...

2022 Adelaide Fringe Guide Hits the Streets

Fringe goers can get their hands on the 2022 Adelaide Fringe guide and start circling their must-sees as the Fringe guide hits the streets today (Jan 12)!

Fringe is bringing the official guide closer to audiences across the state with over 150 collection points including local Foodland Supermarkets and BankSA branches.

With the official poster winner Mali Isabel’s artwork gracing the cover, the 2022 Fringe guide encourages people to explore online, using QR codes to link to more information and direct ticketing links.

Lizzie the Musical at Hayes Theatre

Lizzie Borden took an axe, and gave her mother forty whacks; when she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one.

On a sweltering summer morning in 1892, in a small American town, a prominent businessman and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their daughter Lizzie Borden was the prime suspect. Lizzie's trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation, and her story has become legend.

HEATHERS The Musical

The Mitchell Old Company presents HEATHERS The Musical, a high-energy immersive theatre experience based on the cult classic film of the same name that will have a limited season at ARA Darling Quarter Theatre, sydney from 8 February to 5 March 2022.  

The Who’s Tommy Premieres in February 2022

Victorian Opera is finally set to stage The Who’s Tommy from 22 February – 1 March 2022 at the Palais Theatre, St Kilda.

Victorian Opera’s CEO Elizabeth Hill-Cooper notes: “Hit rock musical The Who’s Tommy finally makes its long-awaited Australian premiere at the iconic Palais Theatre in February 2022. From what we witnessed during our original rehearsal period earlier this year, our production is going to be epic!”

Cruel Intentions Musical Australian Premiere

David Venn Enterprises (The Wedding Singer, Bring It On: The Musical) will present the Australian professional premiere of Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical, based on the 1999 cult classic film of the same name.

Sondheim on Sondheim Australian Tour

CANCELLED

StoreyBoard Entertainment's Australian tour of the Tony Award-nominated Sondheim on Sondheim, an intimate portrait of musical theatre genius Stephen Sondheim, has been cancelled.

Read the original annoiuncement of the production below.

StoreyBoard Entertainment has announced the Australian tour of the Tony Award-nominated Sondheim on Sondheim, an intimate portrait of musical theatre genius Stephen Sondheim.

Preachrs Productions Announce 2022 Adelaide Fringe Season

After a record breaking 2021 Fringe season and having the largest offering of any South Australian producer, Preachrs Productions have announced a 2022 line-up including comedy, theatre, cabaret, sideshow and music events!

2022 Adelaide Fringe Program and Ambassadors Announced

Adelaide Fringe has launched its program of events for the 2022 season.

Tickets are now on sale for over 1000 events across over 350 venues, which will showcase the biggest festival in the Southern Hemisphere over South Australia for 31 days and nights during February and March.