Robbie Williams | The Swing Tour Live

Rumours of a return tour have been running hot since the release of his latest studio offering late last year, and now Chugg Entertainment can proudly confirm that the rumours are true. Few artists can boast that they’ve sold 55 million albums globally, but Robbie can.

One of Britain’s premier pop superstars, known for his cheeky wit as much as his hit-studded albums, the one and only Robbie Williams will be making his long overdue return to Australia for a national run of dates this September, bringing his incredible swing album, Swings Both Ways.

It’s been nearly eight years since the British superstar treated Australian audiences to his myriad talents on the live stage. In December 2006 Williams undertook a stadium tour of monumental proportion across Australia.

Williams' love for Australia has been well documented over the years, with a slew of tours and special performances (including the 2009 ARIA awards), he can also boast his most well known collaborations being with Australians; Kids, a duet with pop star Kylie Minogue and a cover of Frank & Nancy Sinatra's Somethin' Stupid with Nicole Kidman. Add to this that 2.6 million Robbie Williams albums have been sold in Australia to date – making that 1 in 10 Australians who own a Robbie album – it’s a certainty that the love affair continues.

Robbie’s latest album Swings Both Ways is the follow up to his original 2001 swing release, Swing When You’re Winning, which spent six consecutive weeks at the top of the UK charts, and likewise garnered unprecedented success in Australia, going four times platinum and remaining his best selling album of all time. Swings Both Ways sees the reunion of Robbie’s collaboration with songwriter and producer Guy Chambers; the creative pairing responsible for some of Robbie’s biggest hits (Rock DJ, Feel, Millenium, Let Me Entertain You, Angels, Supreme).

The album debuted at #1 in the UK and #5 on the ARIA charts, and within the first 4 weeks of release, the album was certified Gold in Australia. This is his eleventh chart-topping album in the UK, which now means that he draws level with Elvis Presley as the male solo artist with the most number one albums.

Armed with an arsenal packed with ballads, pop songs and massive sing-along hits, Robbie returns to the swing genre for his tenth studio album and current world tour.

Tour Dates:

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Thursday 11 September - Perth Arena
Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 September - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Monday 22 & Tuesday 23 September - Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 September - Allphones Arena, Sydney

The King and I at Sydney Opera House

The King and I at Sydney Opera House

Christopher Renshaw's triple Tony Award winning production waltzes back in Sydney 23 years after its Australian premiere. First lady of Australian musical theatre, Lisa McCune, plays English governess Anna Leonowens opposite internationally acclaimed baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes as the King. 

The cast also features Australian 70s pop legend Marty Rhone and Chinese opera star Shu-Cheen Yu, as The Kralahome and Lady Thiang. 

The beautiful score includes the songs 'I Whistle a Happy Tune', 'Getting to Know You', 'Shall We Dance?' and 'Hello, Young Lovers'. This is a dazzling musical celebration, a sumptuous production with stunning scenery and magnificent costumes, definitely an event not to be missed.

The King and I is on from 7 September until 1 November in the Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House.

Visit the Opera Australia website for details on dates and times.

The King and I returns to Australia with the first lady of Australian musical theatre, LISA MCCUNE and internationally acclaimed actor LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS as the King of Siam for Melbourne season. LISA MCCUNE will be joined by international opera sensation TEDDY TAHU RHODES for the Sydney season.

Don’t miss this legendary production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I. A triple crown award winner: The Tony, the Drama Desk and the Outer Critics Circle for Best Musical Revival, this dazzling show is a lavish and triumphant fresh new look at a time-honoured classic.

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Opera Queensland Present Puccini’s La Boheme - Ciivic Theatre Ipswich

The most romantic opera of all time, La bohème appeals to devotees and newcomers alike.

On a snowy Christmas Eve a love affair begins between Mimi and her neighbour Rodolfo. We follow their youthful romance as it blossoms and falters, until Mimi dies in her poet’s arms in the most heart-rending final moments in all of opera.

Popular conductor Guy Noble directs an ensemble of musicians from the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in
Richard Gill’s chamber orchestration of La bohème. This intimate and revealing new production presented as a concert performance stars some of Queensland’s most exciting young singers as a group of rent-dodging flatmates living and loving precariously on the edge of society.

Sung in Italian with projected English translations.

FREE Program Included, FREE Pre Show Entertainment, FREE Meet & Greet Post Show, FREE Pre Performance Talk in the Cunningham Room.

Project Puccini is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland’s Playing Queensland Fund, and is also supported by the Graeme Wood Foundation.

	Tue, 12 Aug 2014
	Stars Cafe Open 6:00pm l Show Starts 7:30pm
	Adult $55.00 Concession $50.00 Group10+ $45.00
Opera Theatre
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View Source Article on Civic Theatre Website

Les Misérables is Coming to Crown Theatre Perth

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production, Les Misérables is coming to Crown Theatre Perth for a strictly limited season.

With glorious new staging and dazzling reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, this new production features classic songs including I Dreamed A Dream, Bring Him Home, One Day More, Do You Hear The People Sing? and On My Own.

“THIS NEW PRODUCTION SENDS SHIVERS DOWN YOUR SPINE” - METRO PARIS

“THIS ACTUALLY EXCEEDS THE ORIGINAL – LES MIS IS BORN AGAIN” - NY1 TV

“ * * * * * A FIVE STAR HIT, ASTONISHINGLY POWERFUL” - THE TIMES UK

“THRILLING, SPECTACULAR AND UNFORGETABLE” - NEW YORK TIMES

BOOK NOW THROUGH TICKETEK

Location: Crown Theatre

Date: From 13 January

Tickets: From $55.00

Plus a one-off service/delivery fee from $8.45 per transaction and a credit/debit card processing fee from 1.95% applying. 

Running Times: Duration: 2 hrs, 50 mins (including one interval)

Book Nearby accommodation at Metro Hotel Perth

For more details visit http://www.lesmis.com.au/

Juventus Names Star-Studded Squad for A-League All Stars Clash

Juventus has named a full strength squad to travel to Sydney for their clash with the A-League All Stars.

Andrea Pirlo, Gianluigi Buffon, Carlos Tevez, Paul Pogba, Patrice Evra and Arturo Vidal have all been confirmed for the match at ANZ Stadium on Sunday 10 August.

The Juventus squad boasts 11 players who took part in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and also includes new signing Patrice Evra, who will make his second appearance in the All Stars match after representing Manchester United in last year’s fixture.

The A-League All Stars side includes one of Juventus’ greatest players of all time, Alessandro Del Piero, who will play his final match in Australia after a two year stint with Sydney FC.

Del Piero played 705 matches for Juventus and holds the record for the most games and goals in the famous black and white strip of the Bianconeri, scoring 289 goals.

He is joined by Thomas Broich, Besart Berisha, Gui Finkler, Youssouf Hersi and Socceroo goalkeeper Eugene Galekovic in the A-League squad.

“We are incredibly excited to be welcoming Juventus to Sydney for the Foxtel A-League All Stars match and fans are in for a real treat now that we have had the Juventus side confirmed,” said Football Federation Australia CEO David Gallop.

“Andrea Pirlo, Gianluigi Buffon, Carlos Tevez, Paul Pogba and Patrice Evra are global football stars and their presence in Sydney will not only be a thrill for the fans at ANZ Stadium, but signals yet another significant moment in what is a breakthrough period for Australian football.”

“Juventus has confirmed all of its stars will be in Sydney for the match and I have no doubt Australian football fans will be excited to see Alessandro Del Piero line up against some of his former Juventus team mates,” said NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism and Major Events Andrew Stoner.

“The NSW Government, through our tourism and major events agency Destination NSW, secured this match in partnership with FFA exclusive to Sydney, Australia's premier sports and major events city.

“Juventus has a world-wide fan base of 250 million, including 1.4 million Juventus faithful in Australia. By hosting this champion team, Sydney and NSW will again be on show to the world, confirming our position as Australia’s home of major events.”

Juventus Names Star-Studded Squad for A-League All Stars Clash

Juventus has named a full strength squad to travel to Sydney for their clash with the A-League All Stars.

Andrea Pirlo, Gianluigi Buffon, Carlos Tevez, Paul Pogba, Patrice Evra and Arturo Vidal have all been confirmed for the match at ANZ Stadium on Sunday 10 August.

The Juventus squad boasts 11 players who took part in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and also includes new signing Patrice Evra, who will make his second appearance in the All Stars match after representing Manchester United in last year’s fixture.

The A-League All Stars side includes one of Juventus’ greatest players of all time, Alessandro Del Piero, who will play his final match in Australia after a two year stint with Sydney FC.

Del Piero played 705 matches for Juventus and holds the record for the most games and goals in the famous black and white strip of the Bianconeri, scoring 289 goals.

He is joined by Thomas Broich, Besart Berisha, Gui Finkler, Youssouf Hersi and Socceroo goalkeeper Eugene Galekovic in the A-League squad.

“We are incredibly excited to be welcoming Juventus to Sydney for the Foxtel A-League All Stars match and fans are in for a real treat now that we have had the Juventus side confirmed,” said Football Federation Australia CEO David Gallop.

“Andrea Pirlo, Gianluigi Buffon, Carlos Tevez, Paul Pogba and Patrice Evra are global football stars and their presence in Sydney will not only be a thrill for the fans at ANZ Stadium, but signals yet another significant moment in what is a breakthrough period for Australian football.”

“Juventus has confirmed all of its stars will be in Sydney for the match and I have no doubt Australian football fans will be excited to see Alessandro Del Piero line up against some of his former Juventus team mates,” said NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism and Major Events Andrew Stoner.

“The NSW Government, through our tourism and major events agency Destination NSW, secured this match in partnership with FFA exclusive to Sydney, Australia's premier sports and major events city.

“Juventus has a world-wide fan base of 250 million, including 1.4 million Juventus faithful in Australia. By hosting this champion team, Sydney and NSW will again be on show to the world, confirming our position as Australia’s home of major events.”

Dirty Dancing Coming to Sydney - 28 November 2014

Dirty Dancing was first performed at the Theatre Royal, Sydney in November 2004. Following the Sydney World Premiere season, the production toured to Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Auckland, a sell-out season of 18 months throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Featuring hit songs including Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the iconic (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life, Dirty Dancing has become one of the most popular musical productions of all time.

It’s the summer of 1963, and 17 year old Frances “Baby” Houseman is about to learn some major lessons in life as well as a thing or two about dancing.

On holiday in New York’s Catskill Mountains with her older sister and parents, Baby shows little interest in the resort activities, and instead discovers her own entertainment when she stumbles upon the staff quarters when an all-night dance party is in full swing.

Mesmerised by the raunchy dance moves and the pounding rhythms, Baby can’t wait to be part of the scene, especially when she catches sight of Johnny Castle the resort dance instructor. Baby’s life is about to change forever as she is thrown in at the deep end as Johnny’s leading lady both on-stage and off with breathtaking consequences.

Playing from 28 November 2014

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