The Sitzprobe brings together four exciting and original 20-minute musical theatre shows, staging them in one big production:
What a Steal! (writer/composer Matt Chan)
In a city teeming with swindlers, a struggling used car dealership becomes an unlikely center of chaos and intrigue when a stroke of luck transforms its fortunes, leading to unexpected alliances and a deal of a lifetime with unforeseen consequences.
Cryptid Crossword (writer/composers Belle White and Enje Herbert)
In a town on the brink of bankruptcy, David, a cryptid catcher grappling with daddy issues and armed only with a half-filled crossword and his lesbian best friend, must swiftly track down a crafty cryptid amid growing citizen unrest, leading to a nonsensical, song-filled pursuit where he discovers the true meaning of his mission.
Enemy Painters of the Renaissance (writer/lyricist Kristy Cornell, composer Tineque Law)
In 1508, Michelangelo impatiently awaits the commission that will name him the greatest artist of all time. Nothing can get in his way, until a young painter named Raphael waltzes into Rome and strikes up a raging rivalry that is sure to make its way into the history books.
The Raven Thief (writer/composer Colin Han)
Trapped within the walls of the traumatic past and the future yet to come, Alice and Margolis are confronted with one question – is the world really worth hiding from? Just ask the ravens.
“The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
The Disney musical is perfect for the whole family. Based on the Victor Hugo text and 1996 film. ELTHAM College will be the first school in the state to produce the musical.
Music by Stephen Scwartz (Wicked) and Alan Menken (Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Beauty & The Beast). It includes iconic songs “Out There” and “God Help the Outcasts”.
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.
The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be “Out There,” observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the gypsies – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.
A sweeping score and powerful story make The Hunchback of Notre Dame an instant classic. Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical.
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 10+
An adaptation of the classic novel and beloved films, Freaky Friday follows teenager Ellie Blake and her mother, Katherine, on the weirdest, strangest, craziest, freakiest day of their whole lives. Try as they might, Katherine and Ellie just can’t seem to understand each other: Ellie wants her mom to stop trying to change her, while Katherine wants her daughter to be the best version of herself that she can be. On a fateful Friday, the day before Katherine’s wedding, something magical occurs when mother and daughter swap bodies. Now, both will have to ‘literally’ spend a day walking in each other’s shoes, learning about each other and the struggles each goes through and forging a new mother-daughter relationship in this hilarious, energetic, and moving musical comedy.
Be Electrified!
Billy Elliot is one of the most heart-warming, coming-of-age stories of a working-class boy’s discovery of his love for dance and his battle to pursue his passion against the pressure to conform to his circumstances.
It underscores a powerful message: “accept yourself and never give up your dreams”.
This uplifting story is set against a community’s struggle for the right to work during the 1984 Coal Miners’ Strike in Great Britain.
Boasting 10 Tony Awards, 10 Drama Desk Awards, 4 Olivier Awards and 7 Helpmann Awards (including Best Musical in each case), Billy Elliot The Musical is based on the 2000 international smash-hit film and features a stunning score by music legend Sir Elton John.
CLOC is proud to bring the Victorian Non-Professional Premiere of Billy Elliot, The Musical to the National Theatre St Kilda stage from 10 to 25 May, 2024.
Friday 10 May (Durham Cast) …..8pm
Saturday 11 May (Horden Cast) …..8pm
Sunday 12 May (Durham Cast) ….2pm (Matinee)
Wednesday 15 May (Horden Cast) …..8pm
Thursday 16 May(Durham Cast) …..8pm
Friday 17 May (Horden Cast) …….8pm
Saturday 18 May (Durham Cast) ….8pm
Sunday 19 May (Horden Cast) …..2pm (Matinee)
Wednesday 22 May (Durham Cast) …8pm
Thursday 23 May (Horden Cast) ……8pm
Friday 24 May (Durham Cast) …….8pm
Saturday 25 May (Horden Cast) …..2pm (Matinee)
HAPPY 10 YEARS!!! Join us in celebrating 10 years of Western Arts Theatre. This concert journeys down our Musical history, celebrating past shows with a cast full of alumni. We’re showcasing song numbers from every single show we have presented and we would love to walk down memory lane with YOU in the audience. Musically directed by Jem Sherwill and performed at Maribyrnong College. Book Now!
“Once upon a time…”
As fairytales merge, we head Into the Woods with Cinderella, Prince Charming, Rapunzel, the Baker and his Wife, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and the Witch. Paths cross and destinies intertwine, as they seek their wishes, fortunes and desires.
Three midnights later, with all wishes fulfilled, these fractured fairy tale characters begin living out their new happily ever afters. But not all wishes come with a ‘happily ever after’.
As the consequences of their actions return to haunt them, they are forced to head Into the Woods once more.
Be careful what you wish for…
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the animated motion picture.
In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.
In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down. Alice and her dear friend, Alfred, are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station.
When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland.
As they travel through the tale, Alice By Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward.
This Australian premiere encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.
This ‘girl loves ghoul’ rock and roll Off-Broadway musical is set in the atomic 1950s at Enrico Fermi High, where the law is laid down by a zany, tyrannical principal.
Pretty senior Toffee has fallen for the class bad boy. Family pressure forces her to end the romance, and he charges off on his motorcycle to the nuclear waste dump. He returns glowing and determined to reclaim Toffee’s heart. He still wants to graduate, but most of all he wants to take Toffee to the prom. The principal orders him to drop dead while a scandal reporter seizes on him as the freak du jour. History comes to his rescue while a tuneful selection of original songs in the style of 50s hits keeps the action rocking across the stage.
