DSP News

Back to the 80's a hit in US

Posted: 4 years ago - 10/12/2008

Neil Gooding's Back to the 80's is fast becoming the most widely performed Australian written musical of all time.

There have been 180 productions in the USA since it started being licenced by Music Theatre International.

Plays. Pantomimes and One Act's on line

Posted: 4 years ago - 08/12/2008

Jasper Publishing in the UK which I represent down under has recently upgraded its web-site to include PDF's of the first 20 pages of more than 300 fabulous plays, pantomimes and one acts.

It is well worth a visit

http://www.jasperpublishing.com

Rockin Robin - Free perusal.

Posted: 4 years 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: 4 years 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: 4 years 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: 4 years 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: 4 years 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.

Musicals for Children

Posted: 4 years ago - 23/11/2008

There are many DSP musicals for children on stage this year.

Snugglepot and Cuddlepie the musical has just finished a successful month long season at the Brisbane Arts Theatre
and will open later this year at the Young People's Theatre inNewcastle.

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

Peter Pinne and Don Battye's children's theatre productions are growing in popularity.

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

PARIS

Posted: 4 years ago - 23/11/2008

Check out the stunning pictures and reviews from the Southern Cross Musicals Production of Paris staged in April on theNSW Central Coast.

http://paris.jon-english.com/paris_stage.php?image=paris&title=Paris

The updated edition is available from next month for perusal.

Another mega production ofParis opens next week inAdelaide by Marie Clark Musical Theatre and Jacqui Mulady

Stage Whispers Performing Arts Magazine has been upsized and renovated.

Posted: 4 years ago - 23/11/2008

It has been recently purchased by David Spicer Productions and Neil Litchfield. To celebrate we've slashed the price by 25% and improved the quality by 250%.

See below to find out where to buy it and what prizes you can win by subscribing.

The first bumper issue includes.

• Rocky Horror doing the Time Warp Again
• Taryn Fiebig – Australia’s new My Fair Lady
• Toni Lamond – A Career
• Company Profile – Brisbane’s Harvest Rain Theatre.