West End Archives - Dance Informa Magazine https://dancemagazine.com.au/tag/west-end/ Australia's dance magazine Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:56:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 87741668 New Australian production of ‘SIX the Musical’ confirms Auckland and Newcastle seasons https://dancemagazine.com.au/2024/10/new-australian-production-of-six-the-musical-confirms-auckland-and-newcastle-seasons/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:29:00 +0000 https://dancemagazine.com.au/?p=37337

SIX the Musical, the global phenomenon which has taken the world by storm, has announced seasons at The Civic in Auckland and Newcastle’s Civic Theatre in 2025. The Tony Award-winning electrifying musical captivates audiences with its innovative and empowering take on history, redefining the boundaries of musical theatre and engaging audiences of all ages. The Australasian production is currently playing at Melbourne’s […]

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Meet the 16 Australians selected for The Fonteyn 2024 https://dancemagazine.com.au/2024/08/meet-the-16-australians-selected-for-the-fonteyn-2024/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 06:26:11 +0000 https://dancemagazine.com.au/?p=37091

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Australia has announced the 16 talented Australian semi-finalists who have been selected to compete in The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2024. This prestigious international ballet competition will showcase the exceptional skills of young dancers from around the world. The semi-finals will be held at RAD Headquarters in London […]

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Comfort, durability and confidence: Capezio’s new 960 tap shoe touring Australia with The Tap Pack https://dancemagazine.com.au/2024/08/capezio-960-tap-shoe/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 01:29:33 +0000 https://dancemagazine.com.au/?p=37149

Dance greats like Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly and Gregory Hines all wore Capezio. A dance and footwear icon with a rich history, Capezio has been there for dancers every step of the way since 1887. Capezio’s renowned K360 tap shoe has long since been the tap shoe of choice for professionals, but right now everyone […]

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Cast announced for ‘Carousel – A Concert’ https://dancemagazine.com.au/2024/07/cast-announced-for-carousel-a-concert/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:10:00 +0000 https://dancemagazine.com.au/?p=37105

Producer Enda Markey has announced the talented cast that will join Anna O’Byrne and Marina Prior in the lavish concert presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL – A CONCERT in Sydney and Melbourne this September. Charismatic West End star Danny Whitehead will be playing the coveted role of Billy Bigelow. Whitehead most recently starred in the West End production of The Phantom […]

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Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Carousel’ comes to Sydney and Melbourne in September https://dancemagazine.com.au/2024/06/rodgers-and-hammersteins-carousel-comes-to-sydney-and-melbourne-in-september/ Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:45:00 +0000 https://dancemagazine.com.au/?p=36846

Two of Australia’s most celebrated leading ladies, Anna O’Byrne and Marina Prior, will star in a lavish concert presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel, one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Set in a seaside town in Maine, the musical follows the love story of Billy Bigelow, a handsome but troubled carousel barker, and Julie Jordan, a […]

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‘& JULIET’: The pop culture masterpiece https://dancemagazine.com.au/2024/04/juliet-the-pop-culture-masterpiece/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:44:04 +0000 https://dancemagazine.com.au/?p=36744

Sydney Lyric Theatre, Sydney.12 April 2024. & Juliet, created by pop music’s #1 hitmaker Max Martin, Emmy Award-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek David West Read, and Director Luke Sheppard, spares no detail as this uproarious and entertaining production flips Shakespeare’s script, weaving a narrative of self-discovery and redemption filled with laughter and poignancy. This production is […]

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‘SIX The Musical’ continues its global success with new Aussie tour https://dancemagazine.com.au/2023/11/six-the-musical-continues-its-global-success-with-new-aussie-tour/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:51:20 +0000 https://dancemagazine.com.au/?p=36214

The smash-hit musical, SIX, continues its unstoppable journey as it captivates audiences around the globe with its innovative and empowering take on history. Since its premiere in 2017, SIX has become a cultural phenomenon, redefining the boundaries of musical theatre and engaging audiences of all ages. In Australia, SIX – the Tony Award-winning electrifying musical – has enjoyed record-breaking seasons […]

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Cameron Mackintosh’s critically acclaimed ‘Miss Saigon’ opening night Sydney https://dancemagazine.com.au/2023/09/cameron-mackintoshs-critically-acclaimed-miss-saigon-opening-night-sydney/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 02:30:59 +0000 https://dancemagazine.com.au/?p=35786

Sydney Opera House, Sydney.25 August 2023. Cameron Mackintosh’s critically acclaimed – yet contentious – a new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s musical Miss Saigon opened at the Sydney Opera House on Friday 25 August. Conceptualised by the same creators of Les Misérables, – Schönberg and Boublil – the musical draws inspiration from Giacomo […]

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‘Walanbaa Yulu-Gi’ Burn the Floor: An electric celebration of dance https://dancemagazine.com.au/2023/08/walanbaa-yulu-gi-burn-the-floor-an-electric-celebration-of-dance/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 01:35:13 +0000 https://dancemagazine.com.au/?p=35753

The Concourse, Chatswood, Sydney.13 August 2023. Sunday, 13th August 2023, was the final show for the tour of Burn the Floor (Walanbaa Yulu-Gi) featuring Mitch Tambo, at Chatswood Concourse Theatre. Showcasing the nation’s best ballroom dancers, the evening was fused with Indigenous Australian dance, music and cultural elements. This combined resulted in the most electric […]

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Step up to full time dance in 2023/24 https://dancemagazine.com.au/2023/08/step-up-to-full-time-dance-in-2023-24/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 01:36:00 +0000 https://dancemagazine.com.au/?p=35564

Making the transition to full time dance training is a big leap. It’s when you put your best foot forward and audition for people who know what they’re looking for when it comes to employable dancers. And with the world really reopening again, there are lots of opportunities out there whether you’ve set your sights […]

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