The Neil Diamond Musical
A Beautiful Noise
Thursday 2 October saw the launch and introduce the star of A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Story in the upstairs foyer of Melbourne’s The Princess Theatre.
The smash-hit Broadway musical A Beautiful Noise – The Story of Neil Diamond will make its Australian premiere exclusively in Melbourne at The Princess Theatre in August 2026.
The producers, Paul Dainty AO and Teg Dainty, Kevin Davenport, Bob Gaudio, have announced that acclaimed Broadway star Will Swenson, who originated the role of Neil Diamond on Broadway, will lead the cast.
Tickets go on sale 2 October at theneildiamondmusical.com.au
Swenson, who first brought Neil Diamond to life on Broadway in 2022 to critical and audience acclaim, will bring his award-winning performance to Australia for the first time.
Season opens August 2026.
The 1812 Theatre
Speaking in Tongues
The October production from the 1812 Theatre was Speaking in Tongues held in The Bakery Theatre.
A four-hander with the cast playing many parts.
This is not easy as one can be absorbed in their one role but to play other roles well the cast are to be congratulated.
Sonja and Sarah were played by Salina Wray, Leon and Nick were portrayed by Brett Hyland.
Hannah bolt played Jane and Valerie, and Pete, Neil and John were played by Liam Hutchinson.
All did their roles professionally adding to the high standard f the evening.
The set was minimal, a screen at the rear with various scenes projected on same.
The other furniture representing each scene was smoothly moved in and out by two backstage personal.
A small intimate theatre The Bakery at 1812 well suited for this type of play.
Another successful evening from The 1812 Theatre.
The Round Theatre
Babirra Music theatre presents
Grease
It’s 1959, and at Rydell High School, Danny and Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski’s summer romance is put to the test when they unexpectedly meet on the first day of school.
Grease opened on Broadway in 1972, and ran for a record at the time) of 3388 performances, before closing in 1980.
Grease was made into a movie, starring Oliver Newton-John and John Travolta.
The movie also enjoyed a huge success.
Grease is a celebration of rock n’ roll, American teen culture, and the 1940s.
It features many songs you will know and love, such as You’re the One I Want, Hopelessly Devoted to You, Summer Nights, Greased Lightning, and There are Worse Things I could Do.
Season Friday 10 October – Saturday 18 October.
Gemco Community Theatre
Gemco Players Open Stage Nights 2025
Welcome one and all to Gemco‘s ongoing Open Stage Night.
Hosted by Carol, Gemco’s popular open stage has been running for many decades.
Held in the cosy hall, you are welcome to perform anything you like or just come for the lovely entertainment.
Enjoy music, poetry, singing, and monologues of anything.
Season: 1 November at 7pm – 19 Kilvington Drive, Emerald.
Running the first Saturday of every month, now starting at 7pm
Bring your own nibblies.
