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The laughs will go on at the off-Broadway award-winner as it makes its maiden voyage Down Under. Australian Producer Michael Cassel and original Producer Eva Price today announced the award-winning splash hit TITANIQUE will make its Australian premiere at The Grand Electric in September 2024, creating a cool new space for the hottest musicals in the world in Sydney. TITANIQUE’s director and co-writer Tye Blue said of the show’s Sydney premiere: “I am so excited that Sydney will be the next stop on TITANIQUE’s international cruise. If you love Céline Dion, if you love the film Titanic, and you love having a completely silly night out then this show is for you. TITANIQUE is a nonstop waterfall of pure joy that will literally melt your troubles away. I can’t wait to see you there!” The irresistibly funny and irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic, driven by the songs of pop icon Céline Dion, TITANIQUE has become one of New York’s most sought after tickets and has extended its run at the Daryl Roth Theatre in Union Square multiple times since it premiered in 2022. Tickets for the exclusive Sydney run go on sale in June with a waitlist to be first in line to see the show open now at titaniquemusical.com.au. Photo Credit: Evan Zimmerman TITANIQUE’s original producer, Eva Price, said: “I am so thrilled that TITANIQUE will make its maiden voyage to international waters in Sydney for its Australian debut, and I cannot wait to see that Aussie sense of humour embrace this hysterically funny nautical fantasia when it comes to life down under this September.” Australian producer Michael Cassel said: “We know how much Sydney loves a great night out and unabashed escapism, and TITANIQUE is the perfect show for both of those things. We can’t wait to share this side-splittingly funny show with audiences here in an exciting new venue and give you the most incredible take on Céline Dion and Titanic you have ever seen.” When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar Award-winning blockbuster film Titanic, you get TITANIQUE, off-Broadway’s most award-winning splash hit, which turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical musical fantasia. Want to find out what really happened to Jack and Rose on that fateful night? Just leave it to Céline Dion to enchant the audience with her totally wild take, recharting the course of Titanic’s beloved moments and characters with her iconic song catalogue. Sailing on fierce powerhouse voices in show-stopping performances of such hits as My Heart Will Go On, All By Myself, and To Love You More – backed by the unparalleled energy of a full live band – TITANIQUE is a one-of-a-kind theatrical voyage bursting with nostalgia, heart, and campy chaos. Co-written by Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli and Tye Blue, TITANIQUE celebrated its off-Broadway premiere in June 2022 at Asylum Theater, starring the musical’s co-authors Mindelle (Sister Act, Netflix’s Special) and Rousouli (Cruel Intentions, Hairspray) as Céline Dion and Jack Dawson. After several sold-out extensions, the musical transferred to the Daryl Roth Theatre on 20 November, 2022. TITANIQUE became such a hit with audiences that new productions will soon play Toronto, Montreal and London. Sydney will be TITANIQUE’s exclusive Australian berth through support from the NSW Government via its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW. TITANIQUE is directed by Tye Blue (RuPaul’s Drag Race, Rumer Willis’ Over the Love Tour), and choreographed by Ellenore Scott (Funny Girl, Little Shop of Horrors). Original Music Supervision, Arrangements and Orchestrations are by IRNE Award-Winner Nicholas James Connell. Original Scenic Design for TITANIQUE is by Gabriel Hainer Evansohn and Grace Lauchbacher for Iron Bloom Creative Production; Original Costume Design is by Alejo Vietti; Original Lighting Design is by Paige Seber; Original Sound Design is by Lawrence Schober; Original Prop Design is by Eric Reynolds. Casting for the Australian production has commenced with the full cast set to be revealed in the coming months. Titanique will play The Grand Electric, 199 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills, Sydney from September 2024 — head to the show's website to register for updates, with tickets going on sale in June.

Written and performed by Jenna Suffern Drawing the perfect balance between cringe-worthy discomfort and comedic brilliance, the work is a poignant and hilarious reminder that sometimes, laughter truly is the best medicine, even in the face of adversity. Reviewed by Tessa Miles The Factory Theatre, Marrickville 8 & 10 May Tickets: JENNA SUFFERN – IT’S NOT FUNNY IT’S PRIVATE – SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL In It's Not Funny, It's Private, Jenna Suffern delivers a raw and relatable performance that blurs the lines between comedy and vulnerability. This solo show at the Sydney Comedy Festival is a deeply personal exploration of life's ups and downs, delivered with a healthy dose of lesbian humour. Suffern’s commitment and flair invites the audience into their living room and her world, where we witness their unravelling in the aftermath of several life-altering events. From losing a job to losing a girlfriend and deciding to begin a career as a stand-up comedian, Suffern lays bare their struggles with heartbreak and the unconventional coping mechanisms they adopt. This includes literal song and dance numbers that add a unique twist to her storytelling, and the internal monologue voiced by the Lea Michele. Suffern is already eerily mirroring the experiences of lesbian heartbreak, the struggles to break into stand-up comedy on the internet through livestreaming, but also taps into the musical theatre kid world as well with some on-the-nose jokes and references. Suffern walks a fine line between cringe-worthy discomfort and comedic brilliance, yet it's precisely this balance that keeps the audience engaged and invested in her journey. It’s almost too relatable, you’re obligated to laugh at the similarities one can draw from personal experiences. Despite moments of second-hand embarrassment and a little bit of pity from the audience, Suffern's authenticity shines through, drawing us closer to her character and ultimately winning us over with their unapologetic humour and vulnerability. By the end of the show, Suffern's energetic performance, coupled with her fearless embracing of the absurd, leaves us fully immersed in her world, laughing along with her as she confronts life's challenges head-on. It's Not Funny, It's Private is a poignant and hilarious reminder that sometimes, laughter truly is the best medicine, even in the face of adversity.

For over two centuries Mary Shelley's Frankenstein has captivated audiences with her timeless literary classic, considered by many as the very first science fiction novel. Producers Shake & Stir Theatre Co and John Frost for Crossroads Live have today confirmed a thrilling new stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein will play for strictly limited seasons at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre and Theatre Royal Sydney, from August this year. In this faithful yet contemporary large-scale theatrical stage adaptation, Frankenstein is brought screaming into the 21st century combining cutting edge production elements with the power of virtuosic storytelling, offering audiences a night of thrilling theatre of monstrous proportions. Frankenstein played an inaugural sold-out season at QPAC last year, with critics calling it “a hauntingly, captivating masterpiece” (The Fame Reporter) and ‘a monster of a production’ (ArtsHub). “We couldn’t be more excited to be presenting this brilliant production to audiences in Melbourne and Sydney. Those eager to see an absolute classic story live on stage will be appeased, along with those hungry to be impressed by new theatrical forms” said Nick Skubij, Shake & Stir Artistic Director and Director of Frankenstein. “This production invites audiences on a journey into the mind of a madman and they will see things on stage, that they’ve seldom seen before. This is Shelley’s classic story told in a brand-new, hi-tech monster of a show. Multiple axis of automation, over 140sqm of LED video panels, pyrotechnics and a cinematic, sweeping score - all working seamlessly together to bring Shelly’s tale to visceral life.’ John Frost added, “Following the success of our partnership on The Mousetrap, I am delighted to work with the team at Shake & Stir once again to present this impressive adaptation of one of literature’s most revered stories. After seeing the premiere of this work at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre in 2023, we were adamant that more audiences must see this thrilling production.” “Consistently, Shake & Stir creates innovative and compelling work with impeccable storytelling and awe-inspiring production elements. Frankenstein is no exception – I cannot wait for Melbourne and Sydney to experience it for themselves." In this authentic retelling of the literary classic, audiences will bear witness as Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant and ambitious young scientist, pushes the boundaries of theory and morality to create a living being from the remains of the dead. Shunned by society and plagued by an inherited sense of confusion and rage, Victor’s miracle of science becomes a monster that threatens to destroy everything his creator holds dear. But playing God has its consequences… Can Victor redeem his unthinkable actions, or will he succumb to the horrors of his own making? Frankenstein will play at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne from August 23 to September 1 and Theatre Royal Sydney from September 28 to October 13.  Tickets on sale, Friday 16 May. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Adapted by Shake & Stir Theatre Co Produced by Shake & Stir Theatre Co and John Frost for Crossroads Live Princess Theatre - Melbourne August 23 - September 1 Sydney Theatre Royal - Sydney September 28 - October 13 For more information and ticket purchases visit FrankensteinLIVE.com.au #FRANKENSTEINAU @FRANKENSTEINLIVE