NEW CASTING GUIDELINES LEAD THE WAY ON USE OF OVERSEAS PERFORMERS

NEW CASTING GUIDELINES LEAD THE WAY ON USE OF OVERSEAS PERFORMERS

  The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance is calling on other theatrical producers to follow the example of the Michael Cassel Group in adopting transparent guidelines for the engagement of overseas performers on Australian stages. In a ground-breaking first for Australian theatre, MEAA’s Equity section and the Michael Cassel Group – producer of high-profile shows […] Read more

TUNE IN ALERT – CYNDI LAUPER CO-HOSTING TODAY SHOW

Cyndi Lauper has arrived in Australia ahead of joining us in Melbourne for the final previews this week and for Opening Night. Cyndi will be co-hosting the final hour of Channel Nine’s TODAY SHOW tomorrow morning with Richard Wilkins talking all things KINKY BOOTS. Make sure you tune in from 7:45am or set your recorders. Read more

Do you hear the people sing?

From this Thursday 26 March the Australian company of  Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of LES MISÉRABLES will  storm the barricades of Sydney’s Capitol Theatre for its Gala Opening. Cast of Les Misérables go from Shabby Chic to Stylish ahead of Sydney premiere. The Capitol theatre will be bathed in a sea of red, white and blue and […] Read more

Les Misérables opens in Perth to rave reviews

With “feet clapping, hollering, whistling and imploring the cast not to leave as the curtain finally fell,” the audience gave the cast a thunderous standing ovation after Wednesday’s opening night performance of Les Misérables at the Crown Theatre in Perth. Described as a “must-see for long time Les Mis lovers and newcomers alike”, and with […] Read more

Les Misérables Australia Photo Shoot – Behind The Scenes Video

Check out this exclusive behind-the-scenes video from the photo shoot of the principal cast of Les Misérables last October. The cast was out of costume and looking glamorous before they began storming the barricades at Her Majesty’s Theatre. Tickets for the Melbourne and Perth seasons of Les Misérables are on-sale via Ticketek. Read more

Introducing Marius – Euan Doidge

Originally from Mt Gambier in South Australia, Euan landed his first major role, Paul San Marco, in the Australian Production of A Chorus Line, for which he was nominated as Best Supporting Actor at the 2012 Helpmann Awards. Credits since then include The Production Company’s Anything Goes and The Producers, the Australian tour of Legally […] Read more

LES MISÉRABLES 2014 – APRIL OPEN AUDITIONS – CHILDREN

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Les Misérables will be holding auditions for Melbourne-based children who can act and sing. The production will open at Her Majesty’s Theatre in June 2014, with rehearsals from May 2014. There are two female roles and one male role. Auditions have now closed. Read more

Introducing Madame Thénardier – Lara Mulcahy

Lara is an award winning actress who has delighted audiences worldwide with her performances. A WAAPA graduate, her theatre credits include principal roles in Mamma Mia! (Australia & London), Les Misérables, Mame, Dirty Blonde and many more. Lara featured in three Baz Luhrmann films: Natalie in Strictly Ballroom, Mome Fromage in Moulin Rouge and The […] Read more