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Come From Away

tells the remarkable rue story of thousands of sranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland Canada that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

Now playing in the newly refurbished Comedy Theatre.
New seats just released for October and November 2019. eason closes March 8. 2020.

Fiddler on the Roof

Experience Fiddler on the Roof (A Fidler afn Dakh) in a new way - performed in Yiddish, the language of Tevye and his family.
Fiddler on the Roof has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences around the world for over 55 years with its humour, warmth and honesty. It follows the heart-warming journey of a family whose traditions are turned upside down as the modern world starts to effect life in their idyllic village. this classic tale is a celebration of life, love, family and ultimately a story of hope.
Season: November 15 - December 20. 2020

Six - divorced, beheaded. live!

A witty pop-fuelled musical drenched in satire and sass, Six remixes history of the six wives of Henry VIII - Britain's notorious Tudor King - as they take the microphone to tell their stories - Catherine of Aragon, Anne bolwyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Caherien Parr.
The six powerful women transform fromn tudor ueens to Pop-Princesses as they tell their rebellious tales in this original pop musical, accompanied by a phenomenal all-female band and inspired by the canon of music divas like Adele, Lily Allen and Ariana Grande. Since its Edinbirgh Fringe Festival debut in 2017, SIX's electrifying soundtrackl has continued to capture audiences around the world, gareering more than 300,000 streams each day making it the second highest streaming cast recording in the world, second only to the Hamilton original cast recording.
Opens April 2020.

Bran Nue Dae

Set out on the road trip of a lifetime with a spunky runaway teenagerm two hippies, a wily Uncle and a German prist. By the time you shake the red dust from your feet, you'll know what it means to come home.
Bran Nue Dae is an exuberant ride through 1960s Western Australia. Young Willie hitchhikes his way from mieeion school back to Broome, determined to win the heart of the girl he left behind.
Season: June 12 - July 12. 2020

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Charlie and the Chovolate Factory

The spectacular new musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolae Factory hasarrived in Melbourne at Her Majesty's Theatre.
Five boys share the role of Charlie Bcket in Melbourne in this delicious tale. Benjamin Belsey (10years of age from Point Cook), Elijah Stavinskis (10,. Ashbuton), Edgar Stirling (10, St Kilda), Lenny thomas (12, Bonbeach and played /charlie on opening night August 15,) and Lackan Young(13,Camberwell)
Charlie lives with his mother and his four granparents in a little wooden house near a great town, and is the final dhild to find a Golden Ticket.
The prizewinners of the Golden Ticket are taken on a tour of Williw Wonker's Chocolate Factory and what heappens next.
Australia's leading theatre producer John Frost and Her Majesty's Theatre owner Mike Walsh announced an exciting new initiative, Kid;s Week at Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from December 4 - 8. 2019. During this week every child 15 years and under will receive a free ticket to the show wen accompanid by a full paying adult. Plus as a special behid the scenes bonus , children will get to experience the fun, the people and the magic behind the show., this is a first for the Australian theatre industry.
The idea of a Kid;s Week at Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is to encourage childre who haven't yet experenced world class theatre productions to do so, by providing free ticket for a child under 15 when accompanied by an adult, and a supporting behind the scenes experience. At the beginning of each performance duriong Kid's Week, a host will take to the stage before the performance and introduce the audience to Her Majesty"s Theatre, the people of the theatre(Stage Manager, Wardrobe, Lighting, Sound, Orchestra ets) and a special on-stage scene starring competition winners from the audience.
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory id the ideal show to introduce children to the magic of theatrea" said John Frost. "It is such a wonderful story for generations to share, and brought to life on stage in such a magical way. Theatre is pure imagination, and we're sure that once kids fall in love with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, they will come back to see maqny more shows in the future."
Season opened August 15, 2019 and selling to December 20. 2019.

Shrek the Musical

Shrek the Musical brings the hilarious story of everyone's favourite ogre to life on the stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down , things get ugly when an unseemly ogre - not a handsome prince - shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a dinkey who won't shut up, a bad gut with a SHORT temper, a cookie with attitude, and over a docen other fairy tale misfits, and you'ver got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.
Ben Mingay and Lucy Durack will play the lead roles of Shrek and Princess Fiona producer John Frost announced.
Todd McKenney will take on the malisious role of Lord Farquaad, the short -in- stature, ruthless ruler of Duloc.
From February 16. 2020.

The Secret Garden

Anthony Warlow returns to The Secret Garden.

Australia's greatest musical theatre performer Anthony Warlow will revisit one of his most accalaimed roles, Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden, in the 35th anniversary production which will open at the Sydney ZLyric Theatre in august 2020. Tickets for this sumptious musical are n sale from November 28. 2019.
Based on the popular literary classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden last played in australia in 2995 starring Anthony Warlow, Phillip Quast and Marina Prior.
Young orphaned Mary Lennox arrives at her uncle's farm to find distant grieving elatives - and the mysterious tale of a secret garden. Together with new-found friends, Mary breathes life into the secret garden. She blossoms too, and through her adverntures, tends to all hearts around her.

9 to 5 The Musical

Tells the story of Doralee,. Violet and Jdy, three workmaes pudhed to boiling point by their egotistical, sexist boss Franklin Hart Jnr. concoting a plan tp kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supoervisor, will the ladies manage to reform their officve or will events unravel whrn the CEO pqays an unexpected cisit?

Caroline O'Connor will portray the comical Roz Keith, the administration assistant who is foercely - and unrequiotedly - in love with her boss Franklin Hart Jnr.
Marina Pryor will play Violet Newstead, a smart, sassy and efficient woman who has worked all her life at Consolidated Industries. Dhe has all it tales to run the company but there is one small issue - her boss!
Samantha Dodenaide will be Judy Bernly, a newly seperated, never worked before young woman who finds ore than just a job at Consolidated Indutries,
Erin Clare is Doralee Rhodes, a ;don't mess with me' well-brought ip. gright and beautiful country gal. She may look a push over but is anything but!
Season opens July 2020.

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

 

 

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Chicago

Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s. Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out n her.
Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by being Chicago's slickest criminal lawyer Billy Flynn to trnasform her mailicious crime into a barrqage of sensational headlines, the like of which might just as easily be ripped from today's tabloids.
Playing Billy Flynn is Jasoon Donovan
Sharing the stage with Jason is Natalie Bassingthwaite as Roxie Hart, Alinta Shiczey as Velma Kelly and Casey Donovan as the tough and sassy prison warden Matron 'Mama' Mortoon.
Season opened Decembe 14. 2019.

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Pricilla Queen of the Desert

Based on the iconic Oscar-winning 1994 Australianfilmn, Pricilla Queen of the Desert os the hilarious adventure of three loud, proud and very different friends who hop aboard a battered old busfor the Outback to put on a show of a lifetime. Along the way, they strut, dance, sing, laugh, cry and learn nore about themsemelves - while singing up a storm to a non-stop parade of chace floor classics.
|Season: May 8 - 23. 2020.

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Please help us SAVE MDMS

It is with great regret that we write to all our faithful supporters to let you know that MDMS (Mountain District Musical Society) is struggling for survival. With continued rising costs and a decline in ticket sales, we are now facing the devastating prospect of closure. MDMS has faced a similar struggle before and we lived to tread the boards again, but we desperately need your help.

Consequently we have launched a gofundme campaign to raise funds to cover costs of our most recent productions and also to continue bringing you quality performances into the future. Please visit our gofundme page, like, share and any donation amount will be very much appreciated.
https://www.gofundme.com/savemdms  

Kind Regards,

MDMS Committee

Beautiful - The Carole King Musical

Season: May 9 - 23.2020.

 

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Billy Elliott

Based on the film of the same name. Billy Elliot the Musical is a funny. gritty, heart-warming and feel-good celebration following the journey of a young boy raised in a small ritish mining town. Set in the backdrop of the 1984/85 miners' strike. Billy's journey takes him out of the boxing ring and into a ballet clas where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family, the whole community and chages his life forever.
Season opens October 2019.

Shrek the Musical

Shrek the Musical brings the hilarious story of everyone's favourite ogre to life on the stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down , things get ugly when an unseemly ogre - not a handsome prince - shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a dinkey who won't shut up, a bad gut with a SHORT temper, a cookie with attitude, and over a docen other fairy tale misfits, and you'ver got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.
Ben Mingay and Lucy Durack will play the lead roles of Shrek and Princess Fiona producer John Frost announced. It was also announced that Australian musical royalty Marcia Hines would play the role of the Dragon in a special guest appearance for the Sydney season.
Television and stage star Todd McKeney will take n the hilarious tole of Lord Farquaad, the short-instature, ruthless rulwr of Duloc.
Season opens January 1. 2020

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9 to 5 The Musical

Tells the story of Doralee,. Violet and Jdy, three workmaes pudhed to boiling point by their egotistical, sexist boss Franklin Hart Jnr. concoting a plan tp kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supoervisor, will the ladies manage to reform their officve or will events unravel whrn the CEO pqays an unexpected cisit?

Caroline O'Connor will portray the comical Roz Keith, the administration assistant who is foercely - and unrequiotedly - in love with her boss Franklin Hart Jnr.
Marina Pryor will play Violet Newstead, a smart, sassy and efficient woman who has worked all her life at Consolidated Industries. Dhe has all it tales to run the company but there is one small issue - her boss!
Samantha Dodenaide will be Judy Bernly, a newly seperated, never worked before young woman who finds ore than just a job at Consolidated Indutries,
Erin Clare is Doralee Rhodes, a ;don't mess with me' well-brought ip. gright and beautiful country gal. She may look a push over but is anything but!
Season: from April 21. 2020 Wednesday - Thursday 7pm. Friday - Saturday 7.30pm. Wednesday 1pm. Saturday 2pm. Sunday 1pm & 6pm.

 

The Secret Garden

 

Anthony Warlow returns to The Secret Garden.

Australia's greatest musical theatre performer Anthony Warlow will revisit one of his most accalaimed roles, Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden, in the 35th anniversary production which will open at the Sydney ZLyric Theatre in august 2020. Tickets for this sumptious musical are n sale from November 28. 2019.
Based on the popular literary classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden last played in australia in 2995 starring Anthony Warlow, Phillip Quast and Marina Prior.
Young orphaned Mary Lennox arrives at her uncle's farm to find distant grieving elatives - and the mysterious tale of a secret garden. Together with new-found friends, Mary breathes life into the secret garden. She blossoms too, and through her adverntures, tends to all hearts around her.
Season opens August 2020.

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Billy Elliot the Musical

Based on the film of the same name. Billy Elliot the Musical is a funny. gritty, heart-warming and feel-good celebration following the journey of a young boy raised in a small ritish mining town. Set in the backdrop of the 1984/85 miners' strike. Billy's journey takes him out of the boxing ring and into a ballet clas where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family, the whole community and chages his life forever.
Season opens July 2020

Shrek the Musical

Shrek the Musical brings the hilarious story of everyone's favourite ogre to life on the stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down , things get ugly when an unseemly ogre - not a handsome prince - shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a dinkey who won't shut up, a bad gut with a SHORT temper, a cookie with attitude, and over a docen other fairy tale misfits, and you'ver got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek
.Ben Mingay and Lucy Durack will play the lead roles of Shrek and Princess Fiona producer John Frost announced.

Season opens 2020 Dates to be advised.

 

 

 

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Playhouse Theatre QPAC
Bookings: qpac.com. 136 246

 

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Billy Elliot the Musical

Based on the film of the same name. Billy Elliot the Musical is a funny. gritty, heart-warming and feel-good celebration following the journey of a young boy raised in a small ritish mining town. Set in the backdrop of the 1984/85 miners' strike. Billy's journey takes him out of the boxing ring and into a ballet clas where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family, the whole community and chages his life forever.
Season opens June 2020.

 

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