DSP News

Essgee Mikado

Posted: 1 year ago - 23/11/2008

If you are in Adelaide don't miss the Mikado at the Adelaide Festival Centre from January 7 until 15.

Vale Patrick Flynn

Posted: 1 year ago - 23/11/2008

I was saddened to hear that the amazingly talented Patrick Flynn has died suddenly in the United States.

Patrick had a career that straddled everything from composing rock musicals to  conducting symphony orchestras.

My connection to him was his work with Reg Livermore on the musical Ned Kelly which I am very fond of.

He was a lyrical voice down a distant telephone line.

I am sorry he never saw any of the revivals in recent years.

The Sydney Morning Herald has published a wonderful obit which you will find a fascinating read.

Rockin Robin - Free perusal.

Posted: 1 year ago - 23/11/2008

DSP is excited to announce the release of ROCKIN ROBIN a new Judith Prior youth musical with songs from the Golden era of rock n roll.

See cast production pictures and a review at.... http://www.judithprior.com/about.html

I have 20 free perusals to give away - just email me your postal address.

The story is....

Stage Whispers Magazine

Posted: 1 year ago - 23/11/2008

The latest edition of Stage Whispers Performing Arts Magazine is out now.

Subscribe and read top articles from past editions @ www.stagewhispers.com.au

The July August issue has a special focus on Wardrobe.

* Where to find complete sets of Costumes.
* Designing Costumes with Character....From First Sketch to Final Fitting.

ALSO

* Magic Musicals Made From Cardboard - Happy Birthday The Production Company.

Gilbert and Sullivan update

Posted: 1 year ago - 23/11/2008

Simon Gallaher's fabulous production of the Mikado - exclusively licenced in amateur theatre by DSP - is having a return professional season in Brisbane starting next month.

It has a new all star cast including Julie Anthony as Katisha.

http://www.essgee.com/html/Mik%202008.html

A SONG TO SING O

Posted: 1 year ago - 23/11/2008

Speaking of G and S... Melvyn Morrow's witty tribute to the original G and S patter man George Grossmith is now available in a chorus edition.

Last month the Gilbert and Sullivan Society ofVictoria staged the updated edition which has parts for 17 principals and chorus.

Enjoy the best of Trial by Jury, Pirates. HMS Pinafore, Iolanthe and more in one play!

Email for a perusal after checking the song list and story @

The Boy From Oz.....and NZ

Posted: 1 year ago - 23/11/2008

Robert Fox, Gavin Leahy and David Spicer

I was privileged to be among 7000 people to enjoy CLOC Music Theatre's production of The Boy From Oz in Melbourne.

As you can read in the latest issue of Stage Whispers CLOC made their grand piano dance around the stage.

The set and costumes are now available for hire and will be dancing around Australia soon.

The Bankstown Musical Society and Canterbury Theatre Guild also staged a sparking production at two venues in Sydney.

PARIS..sensational opening seasons.

Posted: 1 year ago - 23/11/2008

Only seven more sleeps until Jon English's rock opera Paris opens in Melbourne for the first time.

From January 29 until Feb 7 in the National Theatre St Kilda and Frankston Arts Centre Feb 11-14. www.stellaentertainment.com.au Opening Night is almost sold out.

This production is the biggest yet and is certain to follow the wildly successful path of the simultaneous World Premieres held in October at Rockdale Sydney and Gosford on the NSW Central Coast.

CRUISIN THE MUSICAL

Posted: 1 year ago - 23/11/2008

http://www.davidspicer.com/cruisin.htm



The biggest budget DSP production so far will take place in Perth with a pro-am production of Cruisin the Musical.

The New FREE CD

Posted: 1 year ago - 23/11/2008

The tracks include Essgee Gilbert and Sullivan montage, Puttin on the Ritz from Hot Shoe Shuffle.. Beach Blanket Tempest, Wuthering Heights, Pride and Prejudice, Liberty!

The Siege of the ALAMO, Ned Kelly, Lola Montez, Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, Ginger Meggs, The Merry Widow From Bluegum Creek, Ned Kelly’s Sister's Travelling Circus, Peter Pan, Burger Brain, All Above Board, Fishy Whiskers Finds His Name, The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Little Tin Soldier.