Patrice Tipoki

Australian Musical Theatre Festival Comes to Launceston in May
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024

2024 is the fifth year of the Australian Musical Theatre Festival and to celebrate the success of this inspiring musical event, Artistic Director, Tyran Parke has curated 19 events over five days from Wednesday 15 to Sunday 19 May.  Learn more about the lineup here!

Video: MOULIN ROUGE!'s Patrice Tipoki Performs 'Firework' at the Australian Open Men's Final
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024

Patrice Tipoki, who played Satine in the Australian production of Moulin Rouge! the Musical, recently took the stage to perform 'Firework' before the Australian Open 2024 Men's Final at Rod Laver Arena. Check out the video here!

VIDEO: Watch the All New Extended Trailer For the Australian Production of MOULIN ROUGE!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2021

The official extended trailer has been released for the Australian production of Moulin Rouge! The musical is now playing at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne.

Alinta Chidzey and Des Flanagan Will Lead MOULIN ROUGE! in Australia
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2021

The Australian cast has been announced for Moulin Rouge! The Musical, playing at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre from 13 August 2021.

Full Casting Announced For ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Roundhouse Theatre, La Boite
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2021

Full casting has been announced for the upcoming production of Once on This Island at Roundhouse Theatre, La Boite.

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM CELEBRATING MUSICAL LEGEND'S 90 BIRTHDAY at QPAC in March
by Virag Dombay - Jan 30, 2020

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM CelebratES Musical Legend's 90 Birthday at QPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2020

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra are pleased to announce a special concert, to celebrate the 90th birthday of the legendary Stephen Sondheim presented on his actual birthday, Sunday 22 March 2020, in QPAC's Concert Hall.

Composer Paul Cardall Releases “Christmas” Featuring Grammy Winner...
by Robert Diamond - Aug 6, 2018

There's something about a great Christmas album that transcends time and becomes part of the soundtrack for holiday memories for years to come. Paul Cardall has crafted such an album with his stunning new collection Christmas.

Songbook Series - THE SONGS OF NICK ENRIGHT
by Rebecca Russo - Nov 29, 2016

With special permission from the Nick Enright estate, the Home Grown Songbook Series proudly presents 'The Songs of NICK ENRIGHT.' Dedicated to the songs and theatrical works of the late Nick Enright and his collaborations with Terrence Clarke, David King, Max Lambert, Alan John and Glenn Henrich. A Gala Evening for one night at only at The Chapel off Chapel at 8pm on Sunday the 11th of December 2016. Please join us as we celebrate the leading pioneer of the Australian Musical Theatre.  

Australians Simon Gleeson & Hayden Tee to Star in LES MISERABLES on London's West End
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2016

Cameron Mackintosh's production of Boublil & Schonberg's legendary musical LES MISERABLES is now in its record breaking 32nd year and Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce Australia's Simon Gleeson and Hayden Tee will be reunited on stage as Jean Valjean and Javert at the Queen's Theatre.

LES MISERABLES To Premiere In The Middle East Tonight Featuring Australian Performers
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2016

Cameron Mackintosh's production of Boublil & Schonberg's legendary musical LES MISERABLES will have its Middle East premiere at Dubai Opera, situated in the heart of Downtown Dubai on 15 November 2016. The much-loved and critically acclaimed show will open the city's first purpose-built performing arts theatre.

BWW Photo Gallery: Singapore's Brightest Stars Align at LES MISERABLES Gala Premiere at THE ESPLANADE
by Rocky Christopher Fajardo - Jun 4, 2016

STARS ALIGN --- The brightest celebrities and the who's who in the international world of publishing,, film and the media industry, all aligned in perfect symmetry as if to mirror the throng of revolutionists of the classic VICTOR HUGO literary masterpiece moments before the musical adaptation's barricade was willed into reality by Enjolras.

BWW Feature: LES MISERABLES Cast Wows During Previews for SG Press at The Esplanade
by Rocky Christopher Fajardo - Jun 2, 2016

'23 years later to my amazement and pride, it has become the world's longest running musical, I tell you why --- because we are getting older, but it looks like the show is never aging. It is kind of getting younger' Alain Boublil says, lightening up the mood before the preview opened with a rousing performance of the LES MISERABLES anthems THE BARRICADE, followed by ON MY OWN, BRING HIM HOME, and ONE DAY MORE. 'Because all the people playing the show now were not even born when Claude Michel and I were writing it!' Boublil says in deadpan humor, much to the amusement of the Singaporean press.

BWW Interview: Simon Gleeson Talks LES MISERABLES' Return to the Singapore Stage This June
by Rocky Christopher Fajardo - May 23, 2016

Simon Gleeson has always been very vocal about how he grew up to the music and the stirring plot of LES MISERABLES. Now as the lead actor in one of the most acclaimed touring productions of the Alain Boublil and Claude Michel Schonberg legendary musical, his primal recollections of the show still remain deeply rooted in him, just as his portrayal of Valjean is most assuredly deeply emblazoned onto the subconsciousness of audiences who have had the privilege to see him in this musical theater role of a lifetime.

BWW Feature: Adrian Pang 'Carnage' Co-Star Talks Esplanade-Bound LES MISERABLES
by Rocky Christopher Fajardo - Apr 12, 2016

'Adrian Pang is wonderful to work with, such an instinctive actor! It was so much fun to play off him, I just love him! I hope we get to work together again soon,' says Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, who along with Lea Salonga, make up the first three internationally acclaimed Filipina actresses - the third being Joanna Ampil - to have ever played Fantine in Alain Boublil and Claude Michel Schonberg's LES MISERABLES , playing at The Esplanade beginning May 31 onwards.

LES MISERABLES Continues to Evolve, Surprise and Succeed
by Oliver Oliveros - Mar 1, 2016

The original London production of Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boublil's musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel LES MISERABLES (LES MIS), which was Messrs Schonberg and Boublil's first collaboration with theater producer Cameron Mackintosh, opened to very mixed reviews from the critics in 1985. But 'LES MIS has always been big for criticism,' says Meghan Lewit for The Atlantic. 'Bombast? Bathos? That's the point. The original production [which remains intact and continues to play at the Queen's Theatre in London until today] has endured because it gave audiences exactly what they wanted.'

Au Revoir! LES MISERABLES to Close This Weekend After 19 Months in Australia
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2016

Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Boublil & Schonberg's legendary musical, LES MISERABLES, premiered in Melbourne on June 22nd 2014 and is now preparing for its final bow this coming Sunday 17th January in Brisbane. The award-winning Australian production has celebrated an extraordinary 19-month run with triumphant seasons in Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Brisbane and will close after 588 performances.

LES MISERABLES Extends First Leg of 2016 Asian Tour
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 10, 2016

There has been an increased interest for tickets to behemoth, long-running musical LES MISERABLES (LES MIS) since its major producer Cameron Mackintosh and Philippine partner Concertus Manila announced last September that the acclaimed Australian touring production of the the revamped 25th anniversary production of LES MIS, which must close this Sunday, January 17, at the Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre in Brisbane will transfer to The Theatre at Solaire, Solaire Resort and Casino in Manila starting Friday, March 11. Due to the high demand for tickets, which can be purchased at TicketWorld.com.ph, Mr. Mackintosh and Concertus Manila have released a new set of tickets that will extend performances in Manila until Sunday, April 17, thus far.

Eva Noblezada, Danielle Hope & More Will Join Cast of West End's LES MISERABLES
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 7, 2016

Now in its record breaking 30th year, Cameron Mackintosh just announced exciting cast changes for"LES MISERABLES" at the Queen's Theatre in 2016. Joining the cast from Monday 15 February 2016 are Patrice Tipoki as 'Fantine'; Craig Mather as 'Marius' andDanielle Hope as 'Eponine.' Peter Lockyer will continue to star as 'Jean Valjean', Jeremy Secomb as 'Javert',Phil Daniels as 'Thenardier', Katy Secombe as 'Madame Thenardier'; Zoe Doano as 'Cosette' and Bradley Jaden as 'Enjolras'.

Photo Coverage: Australian Production of LES MISERABLES Premieres in Brisbane; Show Runs Thru 1/17
by Oliver Oliveros - Nov 22, 2015

18 months after it opened in Melbourne, the original Australian production of Cameron Mackintosh's reimagined edition of the 30-year-old megamusical LES MISERABLES officially opened at Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC) largest venue, the 2,000 seat Lyric Theatre, last November 13.