In late 2019, Crown Perth was home to Pop-up Globe; the world’s first full-scale temporary working replica of the second Globe, the theatre Shakespeare and his company built and opened in 1614 after the first Globe theatre burned to the ground. Audiences experienced full-scale battles, fake blood, stage acrobatics, and more than 450 beautiful bespoke…
On 16 April 1975, a saucy hausfrau with a feather duster and a bare bottom stepped onto the stage of the Balmain Bijou and changed Australian theatre. Betty Blokk-Buster Follies was the talk of the town. The one-man show was hailed by The National Times as “the greatest thing since Rice Bubbles” and its creator,…
Please welcome to the stage, Sidestage’s latest addition to their ever-growing inventory: eight Martin Professional MAC Quantum Profiles. “Moving into 2020, we were looking at a fixture that was already well known and respected in the industry; something that would sell itself,” commented Craig Dear, Director. “2019 brought Sidestage a handful of touring acts, so…
Sydney has a new theatre and by all accounts, it’s a ripper! The Sydney ColiseumTheatre, West HQ in Rooty Hill gave its first public performance last week, unveiling a new, multi-purpose, 2000-seat venue that is a great addition to Western Sydney and the Sydney theatre scene generally. Designed by Cox Architecture, the Sydney Coliseum is…
After 16 years in Malaga, our Perth office has moved … to Malaga! In fact, we’re just around the corner from our old premises so you’ll easily find us. “We are excited to move into this new location,” commented Gino Lombardi, WA’s Branch Manager. “We needed more useable space for training, a showroom, stock, and…
The ever-dazzling International Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese, returned to Australia with her most lavish touring burlesque show ever – GLAMONATRIX. Fans were treated to a full evening of comedy and sophisticated striptease that celebrated diverse beauty. Far from being a typical burlesque show, Dita elevates and modernizes the classic 1940’s variety show, with…
The State Theatre Company of South Australia’s production of The 39 Steps, is a silly spoof on Hitchcock’s classic thriller, where four actors perform 139 roles in 100 minutes at breakneck hilarity. Equal parts farce, clowning masterclass, and heart-stopping noir, this was one of the hottest shows to hit Adelaide in years. Gavin Norris, State…
Not very long ago, in a galaxy very close to home, stage lighting used incandescent lamps and the precious 3200k colour temperature and flicker-free operation was lauded for camera work. Fast-forward to today and almost everything you need for stage lighting is available in LED. “We’ve been a big user of LED products since, in…