Victorian Opera

Victorian Opera Deliver Outstanding New Production of ‘Follies’

by Paul Cashmere

The Victorian Opera has opened its 2025 season with a spectacular production of the Stephen Sondheim classic ‘Follies’.

Tagged as: Australia, Colette Mann, Follies, Marina Prior, Rhonda Burchmore, Stephen Sondheim, theatre, Victorian Opera

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Victorian Opera Presents ‘La rondine (The Swallow)’

by Paul Cashmere

Puccini’s ‘La rondine’ (The Swallow)’ was first performed at the Grand Théâtre de Monte Carlo in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on 27 Match 1917. It was most recently performed at the Palais Theatre, St Kilda, Australia on 8 August 2024.

Tagged as: Australia, La Rondine, opera, Puccini, The Swallow, Victorian Opera

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Candide Kickstarts Victorian Opera’s 2024 Season

by Paul Cashmere

The Victorian Opera production of ‘Candide’ drew a different audience you would expect to find at a night at the opera. Victorian Opera certainly chose a different production to start the 2024 season.

Tagged as: Australia, Benjamin Northey, Candide, Eddie Perfect, Maria Mercedes, opera, Victorian Opera

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Final Melbourne Tommy Performance Cancelled Due To Covid

by Paul Cashmere

The final performance for Victorian Opera’s The Who’s Tommy has been cancelled due to Covid in the crew.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Amy Lehpamer, Australia, Matt Hetherington, Paul Capsis, rock, The Who, Tommy, UK, Victorian Opera

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Victorian Opera Has Delivered A Stunning New Production of ‘The Who’s Tommy’

by Paul Cashmere

After two years of pandemic delays The Victorian Opera’s production of The Who’s Tommy has premiered in Melbourne and it is stunning.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Amy Lehpamer, Australia, Matt Hetherington, Paul Capsis, rock, The Who, Tommy, UK, Victorian Opera

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Victorian Opera To Present All-New Production of Pete Townshend’s ‘Tommy’ POSTPONED

by Paul Cashmere

The Victorian Opera will present Pete Townshend and The Who’s classic rock opera ‘Tommy’ in August in Melbourne.

Tagged as: 60s, Australia, opera, Pete Townshend, rock, The Who, theatre, Tommy, Victorian Opera

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Russell Morris Farewells Fans With ‘End of the Beginning’

Russell Morris ‘The Farewell Tour’ now comes with a farewell song. ‘End of the Beginning’ is a brand new song from Russell, reflecting on an incredible 50+ year career. “It’s the end, but it’s the end of the beginning” the song goes.

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Pete Best, The Original Drummer For The Beatles, Retires At 83

The Beatles' original drummer Pete Best has officially retired from music.

April 9, 2025

Australian Music Legend Brian Cadd Suffers Massive Stroke

One of Australia’s greatest singer songwriters and performers Brian Cadd have suffered a massive stroke at his Gold Coast home.

April 8, 2025

Sharon Osbourne Suggest A Black Sabbath Hologram Show Is Possible

Sharon Osbourne is open to a Black Sabbath hologram show.

April 3, 2025

Russell Morris Announces ‘The Farewell Tour’

After almost 60 years of touring, rock and blues legend Russell Morris has announced what he is calling ‘The Farewell Tour’ but “never” is such a finite word.

April 3, 2025