Win tickets to the Opening Night performance of Expressions Dance Company’s award-winning R&J at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta Sydney.

Contemporary choreographer Natalie Weir’s R&J turns the classic story of Romeo and Juliet on its head, cutting to the essence of what is real, human and inevitable. Love plays a major role in all our lives, but as Shakespeare knew too well, it does not always guarantee a fairytale ending.

Set across three different eras, and telling three different versions of events, R&J shows us how unpredictable fate can be. The first story, set in a modern day city, is brutal and contemporary; the second, set in more ancient times, captures the romance of young love escalating towards a tragic end; while the third and final story, set in domestic bliss in suburbia in the 50s, is touching in its realism.

Playing at Riverside Theatres from Thursday, 16 until Saturday, 18 May, R&J celebrates contemporary performance at its most bold and powerful. For more information, visit www.riversideparramatta.com.au.

To Enter: Email info@danceinforma.com with your Name, Date of Birth, Email Address, Postal Address and Phone Number and answer this question: “Who choreographed R&J?” Entries close May 10.

Win tickets to Opening Night of Slava’s Snowshow at Theatre Royal, Sydney.

The multi award-winning international sensation Slava’s Snowshow storms into Australia for a limited season playing in Sydney from 11 to 23 June then travelling to Brisbane 26 to 30 June, Canberra 3 to 7 July and finishing in Melbourne, playing from 17 to 28 July.

Since its creation by renowned Russian clown Slava Polunin in 1993, Slava’s Snowshow has played to millions of people in more than 30 countries and 120 cities.

Slava’s Snowshow is a fusion of traditional and contemporary theatrical clowning arts, and a beautifully crafted visual spectacle loved by children and adults alike. The show brilliantly creates a world of wonderment and fantasy that transports the audience to a joyous dream-like place.

Polunin created his Snowshow following his sensational performance as part of Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria, drawing on the influence of artists such as Charlie Chaplin, Marcel Marceau and Leonid Engibarov. He and his company of clowns have taken clowning out of the world of circus, and brought it into the theatre.

Visit Ticketmaster.com.au for tickets to Sydney and Melbourne performances. Visit Qpac.com.au for Brisbane tickets and Canberratheatrecentre.com.au for Canberra.

To Enter: Email info@danceinforma.com with your Name, Date of Birth, Email Address, Postal Address and Phone Number and answer this question: “Who created Slava’s Snowshow”? Entries close May 25.

Photo (top): Expressions Dance Company in R&J.

Starring David Hobson and Rachael Beck, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the “most fantasmagorical stage musical in the history of everything”, flies into Sydney’s Capitol Theatre from November 16. The award-winning musical will then take over the stage at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre from January 30, 2013.

You’ll believe a car can fly in this fun stage adaptation of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang that features sensational sets, stunning special effects, an irresistible story and memorable classics such as “Truly Scrumptious”, “Toot Sweets”, “Hushabye Mountain” and, of course, its Oscar-nominated title song “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”.  All these ingredients add up to a West End and Broadway blockbuster the whole family will love.

Presented by Tim Lawson, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will be directed in Australia by Roger Hodgman and features sets and costumes by renowned English designer Anthony Ward.

Based on the timeless novel by Ian Fleming, author/creator of the James Bond franchise, the production features music and lyrics by the legendary Sherman brothers, composers of Mary Poppins.

Originally written by Ian Fleming for his son, the much loved 1968 film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, starring Dick Van Dyke and Sally Ann Howes, was part of many childhoods. The movie began life as a personal dream of James Bond producer, Albert R. “Cubby” Broccoli.  As with all his film projects, “Cubby” Broccoli surrounded himself with the very best British talent available to ensure the success of Chitty, which at the time was publicised as the largest and most expensive musical ever filmed in England.  The director, Ken Hughes, who had also adapted the screenplay with prolific children’s author Roald Dahl, led the British film crew. The Sherman brothers, fresh from major success with Disney Studios, provided the score and songs, earning an Oscar nomination in the process.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang the stage musical opened at the London Palladium to rave reviews in April 2002.  The London production was nominated for 3 Laurence Olivier Awards in 2003, including Best New Musical, and won Best Musical at the Variety Club Awards in 2003. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang broke every box office record and continues as the longest running musical ever to play at the London Palladium. The Chitty stage car holds the Guinness World Record for being the most expensive prop in the history of British theatre!

The Broadway production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang received 5 Tony Award nominations, 10 Outer Critics Circle Award nominations and 4 Drama Desk nominations during its Broadway run at the Hilton Theatre.

The fantastic adventures of this out-of-the-ordinary car that flies through the air and sails the seas, are reaching a new generation through an enthralling and enchanting stage musical. Make sure to get your tickets! Tickets are now on sale. Visit www.chittychitty.com.au.

WIN Tickets!
Win 1 of 2 Double Passes to see a special preview performance of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre on November 16!
Email info@danceinforma.com with your Name, Email Address, Postal Address and Phone Number and answer this question: “What famous pair wrote the music for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?”
Entries close Oct 20.

The Official Show of the Australian Tap Dance Festival.

Australia’s best tap dancers fly in to Melbourne to perform in one jaw-dropping tap show for the Australian Tap Dance Festival. Australia’s Got Tap will feature performers from Tap Dogs, Happy Feet 2, Bootmen, Hot Shoe Shuffle, 42nd Street, Got to Dance UK,  Australia’s Got Talent, Nigel Lythgoe’s Superstars of Dance and select Tap Festival participants.

Experience classic and famous routines, original choreography and live music.

Australia’s Got Tap
Friday 13th July  7.30pm (one show only).
Irving Theatre, 38 Huntingtower Rd, Armadale VIC.

For more information visit www.TheTapDanceShow.com / www.AustralianTapDanceFestival.com.au

Win a Double Pass to Australia’s Got Tap!

Just email info@danceinforma.com with subject: “WIN TICKETS” and tell us Why Your Love Tap Dancing.
Dance Informa’s Editors will pick the best responses to win.
* All valid entries must include your full name, postal address and date of birth.

Competition open until July 8.

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