Sunday 20th September, 2009.
MELBOURNE TO MANHATTAN: THE MUSIC OF MATTHEW ROBINSON
Award-winning composer Matthew Robinson presents an intimate evening of his music spanning a decade of song writing, featuring performances from some of Australia's most celebrated music theatre artists. Following the World Premiere season of his debut musical Metro Street in both Australia and South Korea, Matthew is embarking upon his first trip to the Big Apple, the third stop for this Melbourne-Sydney-New York song writing showcase tour which features songs from the Pratt Prize-winning musical Metro Street, the musical revue Sing On Through Tomorrow and a sneak preview of Matthew’s latest musical in development, Atlantis. See him off in style, celebrating Melbourne made music ready for the world stage.
Special guests - Robyn Arthur, Chelsea Plumley, Verity Hunt-Ballard, Alex Rathgeber, Christopher Parker, Esther Hannaford, Kellie Rode, Natalie O’Donnell, Simon Gleeson, Eddie Perfect, Ben Robinson, Josh Piterman, Sophie Carter, Erin Cornell, Rosemarie Harris, Gareth Keegan, Alinta Chidzey and Ezekiel Ox. Also featuring Laura Tipoki on keys, Nick Karasavvidis on drums and Brett Canning on bass.
Where: Chapel Off Chapel,
12 Little Chapel St, Prahran, Mebourne.
When: 7.30pm, Sept 20.
Duration: 2 and a half hours, including interval.
Bookings: www.moshtix.com.au or 1300 438 849. ALL prior bookings for Manchester Lane still valid, pick up at Chapel on the night.
Tickets: $25 Full, $20 Student Only
Sunday 30th August, 2009.
SERIOUSLY SOMETHING!
Be escorted through music history by four of Australia's most exciting new leading men - Matthew Robinson, Alex Rathgeber, Christopher Parker and Josh Piterman. Singing everything from Michael Jackson to Rodgers and Hammerstein, with some originals and some oldies in there for good measure!! Accompanied by Trevor Jones on piano and Nick Karrasavvidis on drums. It's definitely one show NOT to be missed!
Proudly presented by "The Jewish Museum of Australia" and "The Entertainment Store"
Where: Chapel Off Chapel,
12 Little Chapel St, Prahran, Mebourne.
When: 3.30pm and 7.30pm, Aug 30.
Duration: 70 mins
Bookings: www.chapeloffchapel.com.au or (03) 8290 7000.
Tickets: $35 Adults, $25 Concession
Friday-Sunday, 16th-18th January, 2009.
SHOWQUEEN MELBOURNE
Showqueen Sundays have become Sydney's most successful long running cabaret night. Hosted by Trevor Ashley (Priscilla The Musical), Showqueen Melbourne brings this live music experience to Chapel Off Chapel for Midsumma 2009 and will mark the release of the Showqueen Session 1 Live CD. Featuring Lucinda Shaw, Matthew Robinson, Trevor Ashley, James Millar, Margi De Ferranti, David Harris, Josie Lane, Hayden Tee, Avigail Herman, Marney McQueen, Phil Scott and Chelsea Plumley, join Trevor and Miss Bev Kennedy and the Beverages at the Chapel for a night to remember.
Where: Chapel Off Chapel,
12 Little Chapel St, Prahran.
When: 8pm Jan 16 & 17, 8.30pm Jan 18.
Duration: 2 and a half hours.
Bookings: www.chapeloffchapel.com.au or (03) 8290 7000.
Tickets: $30 Full, $25 Concession.
Sunday 23rd November, 2008.
SHOWQUEEN SESSIONS 1
Showqueen Sunday @ The Supper Club, a weekly cabaret event which has hosted some of Australia's finest music theatre and cabaret artists, culminates in a live recording set for CD release. The evening features performances by Amelia Cormack, Matthew Robinson, Lucinda Shaw, Trevor Ashley, James Millar, Monique Montez, Margi De Ferranti, David Harris, Josie Lane, Hayden Tee, Avigail Herman and Christina O'Neill.
Where: The Supper Club Taylor Square (Will and Toby's)
Level 2, 134 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, Sydney.
When: 8.30pm, Nov 23. (Doors open 7.15pm).
Duration: 2 and a half hours.
Bookings: www.moshtix.com.au
Monday 10th November, 2008.
LIGHT THE NIGHT
A Benefit Concert for Leukaemia Research
Inspired by the real life journey of Matthew Rennie's fight to overcome leukaemia, Light the Night, now in its fourth year, has quickly become one of Australia's most successful fundraising concerts. The benefit will feature the performing talents of Lior, Katie Noonan, Anthony Callea, Emma Pask, Tim Campbell, The McClymonts, Maria Venuti, Lucy Durack, Amanda Harrison, Virginia Gay, Matthew Robinson, Penny McNamee, Phil Stack, James Millar, Amelia Cormack, Trevor Ashley, Hayden Tee, Lucinda Shaw, David Harris and many others.
Where: City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney.
When: 7.30pm, Nov 10.
Duration: 3 hrs.
Bookings: 02 8256 2222 or www.cityrecitalhall.com
Monday 8th September, 2008.
KOOKABURRA GALA CONCERT
For one night only, Kookaburra: The National Musical Theatre Company presents a Gala Concert celebrating the magic of musical theatre in Australia. On the set of Kookaburra’s Tell Me on a Sunday at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne, Australia’s premier musical theatre performers are coming together to perform songs from the very best musicals that have graced Australian stages over the past 40 years. The star studded cast includes Julie Anthony, Rhonda Burchmore, Peter Cousens, Lucy Durack, David Harris, Nancye Hayes, Bert LaBonte, Silvie Paladino, Marina Prior, Matthew Robinson, Wayne Scott Kermond, Kane Alexander, Rachael Beck, Chloe Dallimore, Michael Falzon, Caroline Gillmer, Matt Lee, Sharon Millerchip, Rob Mills, Lucinda Shaw, Ian Stenlake, Anne Wood and more!
Where: Her Majesty's Theatre,
Exhibition St, Melbourne.
When: 8pm, Sept 8.
Duration: TBA.
Bookings: www.ticketek.com.au or Ticketek on 1300 795 012
Thursday-Saturday, 13-15 March, 2008.
METRO STREET – A SNEAK PREVEW
A NARRATED CONCERT
Written by Matthew Robinson
FEATURING Lucy Durack and Matthew Robinson with bass and drums
When music theatre leading man Matthew Robinson (Pippin, Mamma Mia) won Australia’s richest theatre-writing award, the Pratt Prize for Music Theatre, it was to start a journey for him that continues as he moves toward getting his all-new Australian musical Metro Street, fully staged. Metro Street is a contemporary family drama in which five people’s lives intersect in Melbourne and this sneak preview features Australia’s brightest new leading lady Lucy Durack (Wicked, 42nd Street), last seen with Matthew at the Maj in their hit cabaret shows Immaculate Confection and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Audiences are in for the most exclusive treat as Robinson allows the repertoire and concepts to be showcased for the very first time in Perth. Experience for yourself a musical ‘in the making.’
Where: Downstairs at the Maj, His Majesty's Theatre
825 Hay St, Perth.
When: 8.30pm, March 13-15
Duration: 70mins, no interval.
Bookings: www.bocsticketing.com.au
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008
BROADWAY AT THE MANSION
Matthew will be performing alongside Martin Croft, Nancy Cato, Robyn Arthur, Helen Noonan, Melissa Langton, Mark Jones, Thomas Williams and Erin Cornell in this twilight concert at Barwon Park, Winchelsea. The concert will feature a host of Broadway and Australian music theatre hits and is in aid of the Winchelsea Hospital Building Appeal.
Where: Barwon Park, Winchelsea, Victoria.
When: 6pm, Sunday March 2nd.
Duration: 2hrs 30mins (including interval).
Bookings: Geelong Performing Arts Centre. Ph: (03) 5225 1200
Monday, October 22nd, 2007
METRO STREET
Book, Music and Lyrics by Matthew Robinson
Produced by Arts Asia Pacific
Matthew's Pratt Prize-winning musical will be performed for one night only in Melbourne. This is the first time this latest draft has been performed outside of Sydney. Presented in a reading format it will feature the extraordinary talents of Nancye Hayes, Robyn Arthur, Graham Foote, Lucy Durack and Verity Hunt-Ballard, backed by a four-piece band. All proceeds will go to Breast Cancer Australia and there will be pre and post-show drinks in the foyer, with Fiona Scott-Norman spinning tunes after the reading. Seats are limited.
Where: The Randall Theatre, St. Martin’s Youth Arts Centre
28 St. Martin’s Lane, South Yarra, VIC.
When: 6:30pm for a drink with a 7:00pm start, Oct 22nd.
Duration: 2 hrs (including interval).
Bookings: www.stmartinsyouth.com.au or (03) 9867 2477.
Friday and Saturday, October 12th and 13th, 2007
KISS KISS BANG BANG
starring Lucy Durack and Matthew Robinson
Lucy and Matthew return to Perth following their sellout season of Immaculate Confection in this brand new show featuring all new songs penned by Robinson. Lucy Durack is wowing audiences nationwide with starring roles in Respect and 42nd St, while Matthew is currently appearing on television screens in Fox 8's hit series The Singing Office. Experience this dynamic pair in a live and intimate setting and be the first to discover a string of new hit songs.
Where: Downstairs at the Maj, His Majesty's Theatre
825 Hay St, Perth.
When: 8.30pm, Oct 12th and 13th.
Duration: 70mins, no interval.
Bookings: www.bocsticketing.com.au
Monday Sept 17th, 2007
METROSEXUAL
Matthew's one-man show will appear for one night only in Canberra. This intimate and stripped back performance will feature a collection of Matthew's material coming straight from his man-bag to the locals
of Australia's favourite Capital Territory.
Where: The Street Theatre, Childers St, Canberra.
When: Two shows only - 5.30pm, 8.30pm - Sept 17th.
Duration: 1hr, no interval.
Bookings: www.thestreet.org.au or (02) 6247 1223.
