Tag: Entertainment
Jack Charles tackles life's challenges
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
As a pioneer of Australian "black theatre", Jack Charles is not afraid of continuing to fight for his rights.
Charles, who is starring...
Different strokes create harmony
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
Imagine the creative tensions in a band comprising a hardcore punk guitarist, an R&B/reggae drummer and a folk singer.
But the members of...
Comedy festival a reflection on life
By DIANA NGUYEN
THE 2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival wrapped up at the weekend, and it's a bittersweet feeling to see our show Phil and...
The Club: A tale of power, politics in footy
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
Actor John Wood plays a leading figure in a football club's boardroom bloodshed in a reprise of Australian playwright David Williamson's classic...
Beatboxing, basketball tricks, breakdancing – hey, it's the circus
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
VIDEO: As with any other circus, the shows start with a drum roll. But add in elements such as high-pitched beatboxing, whirling basketball...
Acrobatic comedy at Drum Theatre
The Almost Exactly Circus rolls out comedic acrobatics in a family-friendly 45-minute show at the Drum theatre in Dandenong this week. The aptly-named Minimum...
Having a crack at their mums
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
The best way to avoid Asian typecasting is to produce your own show, says Springvale-born actor Diana Nguyen.
That said, her latest venture...
Michael Jackson's moonwalk at the Drum
A Michael Jackson tribute artist is to moonwalk through the late king of pop's dance routines at Drum Theatre this Saturday.
The internationally-acclaimed Paul Rozzi...
Rhonda Burchmore siren songs
Singer Rhonda Burchmore will portray another notable songstress in Cry Me a River: The World of Julie London. The tribute show, backed by a...
A merry musical duel
Husband and wife Brenton and Jacqui Edgecombe are set to lock bows for a string showdown at Drum Theatre this week.
Better known as the...
Tripod: Punchlines with perfect pitch
By HAYDN GODONY
A 'crazy' musical threesome, Tripod are comedy festival favourites both at home and overseas, singing ratbag songs that often disguise finely tuned...
Antics for tots at Drum circus musical
Roll up for a circus musical show at Drum Theatre in Dandenong this Thursday.
Big Tops for Little Tots pits five circus artists from the National...