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Charlotte Smee 5 STARS A devised performance of the Ancient Chinese legend of 后羿 (Hou Yi) and 嫦娥 (Chang’e), Moon Rabbit Rising is an adventure through space, light and time. Moon Rabbit Rising immerses you in theatre, takes you up to the moon, and gently carries you back to COMPOSER AND SOUND DESIGNER TYLER FITZPATRICK LIGHTING DESIGNER SAMMY READ LIGHTING ACTUALISER ADAM YOON

Was Born and Anna Cordingley (Amadeus) BEST COSTUME DESIGN OF AN INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION Esther Zhong (Moon Rabbit Rising) BEST LIGHTING DESIGN OF A MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION Nick Schlieper (Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde) BEST LIGHTING DESIGN OF AN INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION Tyler Fitzpatrick (Moon Rabbit Rising The Jungle and the Sea) BEST SOUND DESIGN AND COMPOSITION OF AN INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION Christine Pan (Moon Rabbit Rising) BEST NEW AUSTRALIAN WORK The Jungle and the Sea (S.

IN THE AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE MAY 2023, THEATRE ROYAL SYDNEY After months of speculation the producers of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL announced today that the coveted role of Tina Turner will be played by Zimbabwean Australian Ruva Ngwenya when the multi award-winning smash hit musical premieres at Theatre Royal Sydney this May. Speaking about the announcement Tina Turner said “Australia holds a very special place in my heart and I am thrilled to be bringing my wonderful musical to Sydney. Ruva Ngwenya is a beautiful performer who I know will bring her own joy and her soul to this role. She joins a wonderful unique group of women that are my Tinas, and I’m proud of each and every one of them. Sending all my love and blessings to Ruva and the whole Australian company.” Ruva Ngwenya has been gracing Australian stages since her early years with her first professional role in 2013 as Shenzi in The Lion King. Born and educated in Melbourne, her musical instincts pay homage to her Zimbabwean Heritage. Ruva has performed in a string of successful musicals; We Will Rock You, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Ragtime and more recently Moulin Rouge The Musical, solidifying Ruva as one of musical theatre’s most sought-after performers. Playing Tina Turner in TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL marks her first lead role in musical theatre. Ruva said “I am honoured to have the opportunity to be part of this telling of Tina Turner’s life story. Tina’s courage, grace and determination are inspirational to me and so many people around the world. Her music literally changed my life as a 15-year-old when I performed River Deep - Mountain High solo on stage, for the very first time in my school musical. This moment led me to the path of performing and musical theatre.” NSW Minister for Tourism and the Arts, Ben Franklin said, “I am delighted for Ruva and congratulate her on being cast for the role as the iconic Tina Turner. I cannot wait for her to give simply the best performance when this internationally acclaimed, world-class production makes its Australian premiere in Sydney in May this year. The NSW Liberal and Nationals Government is committed to securing the world’s best productions like TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL for the Harbour City, which is key to our ambition to make Sydney and NSW the major events capital and premier visitor economy of the Asia Pacific.” Produced by Paul Dainty/TEG DAINTY in special collaboration with Stage Entertainment, Tali Pelman and Tina Turner; the musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race to become the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity. Written by Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is directed by Tony Award nominee Phyllida Lloyd with choreography by Tony Award nominee Anthony van Laast, set and costume designs by Tony Award nominee Mark Thompson, musical supervision, additional music and arrangements by Nicholas Skilbeck, lighting by Tony Award nominee Bruno Poet, sound by Tony Award nominee Nevin Steinberg, projection design by Tony Award nominee Jeff Sugg, orchestrations by Tony Award nominee Ethan Popp and wigs, hair and makeup design by Drama Desk Award winner Campbell Young Associates. This new musical based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and presented in association with Tina Turner herself, received its world premiere in April 2018 in London, where it opened to five-star reviews and continues to break box office records at the Aldwych Theatre. In March 2019, the German production opened at Stage Operettenhaus in Hamburg, the Broadway production followed in November 2019 and was nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The Dutch production opened at the Beatrix Theater, Utrecht, in February 2020. A third European production opened in Fall 2021 at the Teatro Coliseum in Madrid, Spain and the North American Tour commenced in September 2022. In 2023 alongside the Australian production, there will be another European Production in Stuttgart, Germany opening in March. One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner has won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows have been seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history. When she was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in October, 2021, Tina Turner became one of only three women in the institution’s history to be inducted twice (she was initially inducted in 1991, alongside Ike Turner). TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL coming to Theatre Royal Sydney in May 2023 A BRAND-NEW RELEASE OF TICKETS GO ON SALE ON THURSDAY 9TH FEBRUARY For tickets and information, visit https://www.tinathemusical.com.au/ “A JOYFUL MEGA-HIT MUSICAL” Daily Mail “A RAW MUSICAL TRIUMPH” The Times “I’VE RARELY HEARD AN AUDIENCE WITH THIS MIGHTY A ROAR.” NY Times @tinamusicalau #TinaMusicalAU

Sam Gebreselassie Review by Justin Clarke Tucked away in the intimate Heroes Bar in Melbourne, the Rising Get down to the Heroes so you can say you saw these comics before they were big at the Rising Stars of Rising Stars of Comedy played at the Heroes Bar until 14 April.

Rising Arts Production’s Twisted was two years in the making and if the performers keep leaning into Rising Arts Production’s Twisted was two years in the making and if the performers keep leaning into Morgan Dootson, Elizabeth Ellis, Billee-Paige Harris, Emily Hespe, Darcy Noack, Jess Oehm and Jessie-Rose

Alchemation, Glynis Henderson Productions and Pleasance present a fix+foxy production Tickets: Dark Noon Dark Noon is one of the most staggering and relentless experiences I have had in the theatre. In Dark Noon, the story is told by the vanquished. It's often gruesome and leans into grand guignol as Dark Noon is as expansive as it is personal, chaotic Meta theatricality is rife and all contributed to a rich historical and social commentary.

Fairfax Studio at The Opera Centre Until 22nd July, 2023 Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/from-morning-to-midnight on man's relationship with machine, it's an odd piece to contemporise but is visually a feast - From Morning From Morning to Midnight is presented by The Other Theatre.

Audiences are immediately invited to become characters themselves to help the White Rabbit not to be Toad are led by Head Chief Rabbit (HCR) who introduces the characters and guides the story. From the beginning children and adults are transformed by HCR into “rabbits” with the Rabbits Song, and The “little rabbits” are continuously integrated into the story, including going off in groups led by At our show, almost all “little rabbits” went hopping off excitedly whilst most “adult rabbits” enjoyed

of the magic found in Wonderland A young girl, bored with her golden afternoon, sees a hurried white rabbit in a waist coat run along the riverbank and down a rabbit hole that has never been there before. Curious, she follows the rabbit, and falls into the hole - down, down, and down further she falls, and It's a story of Mad Hatters, White rabbits, a Red Queen and of course, a curious girl that falls down Alice and the White Rabbit were played with enthusiasm by the cast.

inspire some ideas, but when their sister Kayla drops it off, they’re instead sent spiraling down a rabbit think.” said Miranda, “As writers, Pear-Shaped has sent us down some weird, wonderful and mind-bending rabbit

Instead through stress, a lack of sleep and some extra substances, the box brings up confronting rabbit-holes We soon figure out that this story is actually about Kayla, her development of an eating disorder and Queen of Hearts Luisa Scrofani (Kayla, Mum, Savta, Alice, Assignment Director) Cameron Steens (White Rabbit

Reviewed by Vito Mattarelli Cast includes: Line Renaud, Dany Boon Director: Christian Carion Running + Language: French (with subtitles) In Cinemas from: 22 June 2023 3 STARS - A heartwarming, gentle ride through the streets of Paris - When Charles (Dany Boon), a Parisian taxi driver, reluctantly decides to pick up a fare from across town, his day soon changes. 92-year-old Madeleine (Line Renard) gently Driving Madeleine is a heartwarming, gentle ride through the streets of Paris that reminds us that love