Verity Hunt-Ballard News

After announcing the extraordinary line-up of leading ladies Michala Banas, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Casey Donovan, Virginia Gay, Verity Hunt-Ballard, Dami Im, Maggie McKenna, Zahra Newman, Caroline O'Connor, Queenie van de Zandt and Megan Washington who will share the role of 'Fanny Brice' on stage in FUNNY GIRL - THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra is delighted to announce the remainder of the cast.

Sydney Symphony Orchestra is delighted to announce that two fabulous performers NATALIE BASSINGTHWAIGHTE (Rogue Traders, star of Neighbours and X Factor) and MAGGIE McKENNA (direct from her lead role in Muriel's Wedding The Musical) will join the nine leading ladies Michala Banas, Casey Donovan, Virginia Gay, Verity Hunt-Ballard, Dami Im, Zahra Newman, Caroline O'Connor, Queenie van de Zandt and Megan Washington in FUNNY GIRL THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT (12-14 July)

The bright lights of Broadway will shine on the Sydney Opera House next July as the Sydney Symphony Orchestra presents the hit Broadway musical Funny Girl in Concert.

The bright lights of Broadway will shine on the Sydney Opera House next July as the Sydney Symphony Orchestra presents the hit Broadway musical Funny Girl in Concert.

The bright lights of Broadway will shine on the Sydney Opera House next July as the Sydney Symphony Orchestra presents the hit Broadway musical Funny Girl in Concert.

Melbourne Theatre Company is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Victorian College of the Arts for MTC's upcoming production of Vivid White by Eddie Perfect.

An all-star cast including Gillian Cosgriff (The Pirates of Penzance), Virginia Gay (The Beast), Brent Hill (Little Shop of Horrors), Verity Hunt-Ballard (Mary Poppins), Keegan Joyce (Rake), Ben Mingay (Wonderland) and Christina O'Neill (Gaybies) will bring to life Eddie Perfect's piercing new satire, Vivid White, when it premieres at Southbank Theatre on Thursday 23 November.

Timed to the 50th Anniversary of the classic musical, musical theatre fans are gearing up for an off-Broadway production of Dorothy Fields and Cy Coleman's, 'Sweet Charity'.

Vic Theatre has announced two shows at one of Melbourne's most renowned and multi-faceted hubs 45 Downstairs, The Gathering and The Last Five Years. This unique presentation will see two shows play in the same theatre at alternating times.

Melbourne Theatre Company Artistic Director Brett Sheehy AO today revealed MTC's 2017 Season - a collection of works from around the world that celebrate the art of great, live storytelling. 

On Monday 21st September, stars of the Australian entertainment industry will come together at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne, in an unprecedented response to the issue of mental health. Tickets on sale now from Ticketek.

Following a triumphant season at Hayes Theatre in Potts Point, the multi award winning SWEET CHARITY has transferred to the larger Playhouse stage at the Sydney Opera House as the first step on their four city tour without losing the of the intimacy of the original. The moving story of Charity Hope Valentine is bought to life with vibrancy; honesty and simplicity which makes it clear why the original Hayes Theatre performance received 8 Helpmann Award Nominations, winning 3 Awards, and 9 Sydney Theatre Award Nominations, winning 3 Awards.

The Sydney's Theatre community gathered at the 2014 SYDNEY THEATRE AWARDS tonight for the 10th annual celebration of the best of the past year's work as judged by The Sydney Reviewers.

At a star-studded ceremony tonight, the winners of the 2014 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced, with a record 33 Awards presented. Over 340 members of the Sydney theatre community packed the auditorium at Paddington RSL to celebrate the best of Sydney theatre throughout the past calendar year.

Nominations were announced today for the Sydney Theatre Awards for 2014, which will be presented at a gala ceremony on Monday January 19, 2015 at 6pm at the Paddington RSL.

Arts Centre Melbourne is delighted to announce that Sweet Charity, the smash-hit production, will play from 25 February - 1 March 2015 as part of a national tour.

Luckiest Productions, Neil Gooding Productions and Tinderbox Productions are proud to announce the return of the smash-hit production Sweet Charity, playing Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Wollongong from January to March 2015.

The 14th Annual Helpmann Awards were presented live from Sydney's Capitol Theatre and broadcast on Foxtel's Arena. Host Jonathan Biggins was joined by some of Australia's most talented performers and industry leaders to announce this year's winners while recognising the distinguished artistic achievement and excellence across the major disciplines of Australia's live performance industry.

The 14th Annual Helpmann Awards were presented tonight live from Sydney's Capitol Theatre and broadcast on Foxtel's Arena. Host Jonathan Biggins was joined by some of Australia's most talented performers and industry leaders to announce this year's winners while recognising the distinguished artistic achievement and excellence across the major disciplines of Australia's live performance industry.

The Helpmann Awards, which has recognised the achievements in live performance in Australia since 2001, is the Australian industry's equivalent of the Tony Awards and the Olivier Awards.