We will rock you melbourne producers of the australian tour of the worldwide smash hit musical we will rock you have announced the show will be at the regent theatre from 30 august 2016, as part of its australian national tour. Band announced for we will rock you theatre buzz au. We will rock you features 24 of queens legendary hits, including we are the champions, radio ga ga, crazy little thing called love, somebody to love, killer queen, under pressure, bohemian rhapsody, another one bites the dust, and of course, we will rock you. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, friday 9 october, for the sydney and melbourne seasons of the worldwide smash hit musical we will rock you. Melbourne may be known for its fickle weather the city has been described as having four seasons in one day but it can still be enjoyed all year round. Over 16 million theatregoers in 28 countries have been thrilled by this aweinspiring production.
We will rock you facts, figures and trivia shows in london. Producers of the new australian production of the worldwide smash hit musical we will rock you, john frost, queen theatrical productions, phil mcintyre entertainment and tribeca theatrical productions, today announced the members of the band. We will rock you venue and tour dates announced theatre. The awardwinning windmill theatre company present the victorian nonprofessional premiere season of we will rock you featuring more than 24 of queens biggest hit songs including we are the champions, radio ga ga, i want to break free, somebody to love, killer queen, dont stop me now, under pressure, bohemian rhapsody, another one bites the dust and of course, we. Weve been speculating, but now its confirmed by everyone involved. Queens brian may and roger taylor have chosen the band members they trust with their classic songs, and who. After a recordbreaking, twelve year run in london, we will rock you will return back to melbournes regent theatre until the 30th of october. We will rock you whats on melbourne only melbourne. A futuristic rock musical, it paints the picture of a fully corporatised. Queen musical we will rock you cancels adelaide and perth. Visit our renowned flower houses anytime and select which colors and varieties best fit your home and lifestyle. After a stellar three week season at his majestys theatre in 2018, we will rock you returns to rock wa once again. The australian tour of we will rock you begins at sydneys lyric theatre on 28 april 2016.
We will rock you will begin at sydneys lyric theatre on 30 april 2016, then travel to the lyric theatre, qpac, brisbane from 3 july. Prince, tom petty, steve winwood, jeff lynne and others while my guitar gently weeps duration. From the company that brought you wicked, les miserables and jesus christ superstar comes the worlds most rocking slice of musical theatre heaven over 15 million theatregoers in 17 countries have been thrilled by we will rock you, a musical based on the songs of british rock band queen with a book by ben elton. Based upon the legendary songs by queen with a book by ben elton of the young one and blackadder fame. The australian tour of we will rock you begins at sydneys lyric theatre on 28 april 2016, then travels to the lyric theatre, qpac, brisbane from 10 july. Following seasons in sydney and brisbane, and soon to open in melbourne, producers of we will rock you have announced the cancellation of the perth and adelaide seasons of the musical produced by john frost, in association with queen theatrical productions, phil mcintyre entertainment and tribeca theatrical productions, the we will rock. Sydney premiere october 2004 season to be announced tue 25 may brisbane premiere 27 july 2004 queensland performing arts centre lyric theatre. Today at the oxford art factory in sydney, media gathered to hear the announcement of the cast of we will rock you, the musical by queen and ben elton. We will rock you the musical, is a futuristic comedy, the production is based on. Cast of we will rock you sing the title song in sydney ahead of the australian tour 20162017. The regent theatre is an historic former picture palace built in 1929, closed in 1970, and restored and reopened in 1996 as a live theatre in collins street, in the city of melbourne, australia.
Since 2002 over 15 million theatregoers in 17 countries have been thrilled by this aweinspiring musical based on the songs of queen and a book by ben elton the young ones, blackadder, popcorn. We will rock adelaide in july 2018 matt byrne media. As it was a 2pm matinee show it was very bust, but everyone got into the show in an orderly and timely fashion. Container gardens, rock city gardens, vero beach, fl.
Suggested by umg queen bohemian rhapsody official video remastered song we will rock you. Perths crown theatre follows from november, then the festival theatre, adelaide from january, 2017. The original australian tour of we will rock you opened at melbournes regent theatre on 7 august, 2003 with a record advance, and brian may and roger taylor in attendance. This fresh and raucous script chronicles one season of a girls indoor soccer team. Broadwayworld was given a sneak peak of the upcoming australian production of we will rock you. We will rock you wwry is a rock musical based on the songs of british rock band queen with a book by ben elton.
We will rock you tickets are now on sale through 20. We will rock you makes a triumphant return to melbourne. We are the champions, radio ga ga, crazy little thing called love, somebody. We will rock you, the worldwide smash hit musical by queen and ben elton must close 20 august.
We will rock you premiered in london in 2002 and had its first international production in melbourne the following year, before touring to every mainland state capital except adelaide. Australia was the first country outside the uk to produce a local version of the megahit musical, and the production received five helpmann awards in 2004. Having dominated the west end for 12 years, dystopian rock odyssey and homage to queen we will rock you has set its sights on australia, where the original pr. The smash hit musical we will rock you is returning to our shores. The show had opened in the west end in 2002, and was followed by melbourne in august, 2003 the first production. The musical tells the story of a group of bohemians who struggle to restore the free exchange of thought and fashion, and live music in a distant future where everyone dresses, thinks and acts the same. Introducing a new generation of stars, we will rock you is most notable for its superb recreation of queens greatest hits, which have been shoehorned into a broad apocalyptic comedy by ben elton.
From sydney to adelaide, we will rock you sets 201617. Bone shakingly loud and blindingly bright, we will rock you retains, and revels in, its rock concert vibe in this updated australian revival. School of rock the musical official australia website. After multiple successful offbroadway runs, the wolves, an exciting new play by sarah delappe, comes to elon. Find all the transport options for your trip from melbourne to the rock right here. The plot for the musical is centred around of a group of futurist bohemians who battle to bring back the exchange of free thought. Plan ahead with this information on temperature and rainfall. Perth s crown theatre follows from november, then the festival theatre, adelaide from january, 2017. Or if you prefer, just call for room service, and our horticulture professionals will come to you.
This is the second outing of the show in australia the first production premiered in melbourne in 2003 and it. We will rock you is produced by john frost, in association with queen theatrical productions, phil mcintyre entertainment and tribeca theatrical productions, and will open at sydneys lyric theatre on 28 april 2016, before touring to brisbanes lyric theatre qpac from 10 july, and melbournes regent theatre from 30 august. We went to the regent theatre to see we will rock you and had a fabulous time. We will rock you features stunning costumes, sets and lighting and 24 of queens legendary hits. The original australian tour of we will rock you opened at melbournes regent theatre on 7 august, 2003 with a record advance, and brian may and. We will rock you reflects the scale and spectacle that marked queens live performances and earned the band its pinnacle position in rock history. We will rock you returns to australia in 2016 stage. Designed by charles ballantyne in an ornately palatial style, with a gothic style lobby, louis xvi style. Melbourne to the rock 6 ways to travel via train, night. Matt byrne media will present the sa premiere of the phenomenal queen and ben elton musical we will rock you at the arts theatre from july 5 to 14 and elizabeths shedley theatre from july 1928. We will rock you has returned to the place it first played outside england, the regent theatre in melbourne. The australian tour will begin at sydneys lyric theatre on 30 april 2016, then travel to the lyric theatre, qpac, brisbane from 3 july. In a postapocalyptic future, the world is controlled by a mighty corporation. We will rock you often abbreviated as wwry is a jukebox musical based on the songs of.
The regent theatre is conveniently located in collins st melbourne, just a short walk from flinders st station. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Australia was the first country outside the uk to produce a local version of the megahit musical, and the production dominated the 2004 helpmann awards, receiving five. We will rock you, queen the voice of croatia season 1 battle1 duration.
We have a garden boutique brimming with beautiful pots of all shapes and sizes, and more creative container ideas than you can imagine. I had to see we will rock you at the dominion theatre, and only had time to catch a matinee performance. Take a look around click on the auditorium picture to enjoy a virutal tour. Elton fashioned this hilarious futurist comedy around more than 24 of queens biggest hit songs including we are the champions. Summer december february melbourne warms up in summer with mean temperatures between 14 25. Amanda harrison, who originated oz in this melbourne production, had previously been in the ensemble of the original. We will rock you often abbreviated as wwry is a jukebox musical based on the songs of british rock band queen with a book by ben elton. We will rock you is the 9th longest running show in londons west end, outrunning shows such as chitty chitty bang bang, oliver. Arts educators have warned the industry needs urgent new funding, or.
We will rock you the regent theatre, melbourne traveller. An average of 620,000 we will rock you tickets are sold every year. We will rock you is a hilarious, eccentric and moving story of outsiders rising up against the establishment. The story revolves around australias bestknown unknown actor, fishlace jones, as he runs a masterclass with 5 specially chosen actors. This is acting is a new independent 5part comedy web series created and shot in melbourne. It is one of six city theatres collectively known as melbournes east end theatre district. The original australian production in 2003 was the first time roger taylor, brian may. I first saw we will rock you, the brilliant show blending queens legendary songs with ben eltons comic genius, in. The original australian production in 2003 was the first time roger taylor, brian may and ben elton had taken their original production outside the uk. We will rock you cancels perth and adelaide australian. We will rock you australian tour melbourne by all about.
In 2003, falzon was cast in the lead role galileo figaro for the australian production of we will rock you. The australian tour begins in sydney and arrives at crown theatre perth in november 2016. Rome2rio makes travelling from melbourne to the rock easy. Sydneys best stage shows may 5, 2016 sydney, sydney life, theatre 0 comment. The second season is due to start in bergamo on 4 november and it will be on tour until march 2011. Brian mannix joins we will rock you 2016 australian cast. The talented cast of andrew lloyd webbers new musical school of rock, took a break from rehearsals to belt out some classic footy finals anthems, including we will rock you, eye of the tiger and up there cazaly. We will rock you australia lyric theatre, melbourne, victoria, australia rated 4. School of rock youngsters belt out footy anthems herald sun 20092018.