Filed under: Latest News by admin on October 26, 2009

The final curtain came down on Miss Saigon on Saturday October 24 at Hobart’s Theatre Royal with the capacity house on their feet and the cast, crew and orchestra receiving a thoroughly deserved standing ovation.

“Particular praise must be given to Robert Jarman our Director,” said Craig Wellington, Producer of Miss Saigon.

“His vision and skills combined with Bill Dowd (Designer), Ghost MacDonald (Lighting Designer), Mandy Lowrie (Choreographer), Aaron Powell (Musical Director) and Les Johnston (Orchestra Leader) have made this a very special production. The cast assembled for this show has been just extraordinary. I have been involved in theatre for more than twenty years,” Wellington said.

“I’m big and old enough to keep a sense of proportion to the end of a project and not to dissolve into sentimentality… and of course, there are some weeks of work remaining for many of us. But I have to say, this one hurts. Miss Saigon will be sorely missed. The tear in my eye is genuine.”

Filed under: Latest News by admin on October 23, 2009

The entire production of Miss Saigon has been expertly photographed by Tony McKendrick of PHOTOMAKERS. To view and purchase these copyright images follow this link:

http://webgallery.timeexposure.com/list.php?cpid=B00714-229&lg=1&valid=true&valid=true

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Members of the Miss Saigon company visited Tim Cox to perform for Live at the Centre on Wednesday the 7th of October.

To listen to their performances, simply click the play button below.

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Filed under: Latest News by admin on October 13, 2009

For the final 12 performances of Miss Saigon students can get tickets at less than half the concession price! Read More…

Filed under: Latest News by admin on October 9, 2009

The curtain went up on Miss Saigon on Thursday October 8th and the rapturous response from the audience was a relief and a joy for everyone who has worked so hard to bring this gargantuan production to the stage.

Director, Robert Jarman, was not jesting when he said “Working on this has made Les Mis look like a walk in the park!”

Reviews will be imminent from both The Mercury and Australian Stage Online.

The show continues at Hobart’s Theatre Royal until October 24 and at the time of this post there are approximately 3000 excellent seats available.

Do not listen to the rumours about sell-outs – you will get a seat. Bookings – Theatre Royal 6233 2299 and Centertainment 6234 5998.

Filed under: Latest News by admin on October 3, 2009

For six months the Producer and the team of 130+ people working on Miss Saigon have been saying “absolutely no” to photos from the production being circulated.

There is a strict blanket ban on showing the major sets, so even cast and crew phone cameras have been banned from rehearsals!

However, with less than a week until the show opens, Producer Craig Wellington and Director Robert Jarman have relented and released four images taken at rehearsals at the Theatre Royal this week.

The images are character shots from the show featuring leads Tess Hansen as Kim, Scott Farrow as Chris, Nicole Simms as Ellen, Craig Wood as Thuy and Stuart Pearce as John.

This is an exclusive “sneak peek” of the legendary musical which opens Thursday 8 October at Hobart’s Theatre Royal. All images are by Tony McKendrick and are copyright the Tasmanian Theatre Unit Trust.

Read More…

Filed under: Latest News by admin on September 11, 2009

For the first ten performances of Miss Saigon there are now additional Premium seats, A Reserve seats and B Reserve seats available in the Theatre Royal Gallery, also known as “the Gods”. There are still plenty of B Reserve and A Reserve seats and a handful of Premium seats, depending on the given date, in the Dress Circle and the Stalls.

Visitors to Hobart can also save on accommodation / show ticket packages at the awards winning Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel.

The sooner you book your seats, the better they will be, and remember, groups of ten or more will gain significant discounts.

All tickets are available from the Theatre Royal 6233 2299, Centertainment 6234 5998, or Online here www.theatreroyal.com.au

Filed under: Latest News by admin on September 7, 2009

The Miss Saigon cast are visiting Burnie and Devonport on Friday 11 September and Launceston on Friday 18 September.

You can meet them, socialise and hear some songs for the show! And if you can’t make it along – please tell all your contacts in the area who may be able to.

It’s FREE but RSVP is ESSENTIAL as we are catering the events… YES, food and bubbly are part of the deal. RSVP to have your name on the door.

• Friday 11 September, 1pm, The Stage Door Cafe, 254 Mount Street, Upper Burnie
• Friday 11 September, 1 pm, Centenary Court, Devonport Entertainment Centre
• Friday 18 September, 5.30pm, The Mercure Hotel, Launceston

Please join us and enjoy a special musical preview of the show.

For catering purposes RSVP to adelaideokeeffe@yahoo.com.au

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A proud sponsor of Miss Saigon, The TTUT and Theatre Royal, The Old Woolstore is pleased to offer patrons the following packages:

Not from Hobart?  The award-winning Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel is offering accommodation and show packages starting from just $288 for two people.  Watch the show from your Premium Seats (from the Producer’s own reserve!) and spend the night in a spacious One Bedroom Apartment. Parking is complimentary, as is use of the onsite gymnasium, business centre, guest meeting room and guest lounge.  Reception, room service and security operate 24 hours a day.  What more could you want?!

Pre-show dinner packages in Stockmans Restaurant are also available.   Enjoy a two course meal plus a glass of wine for $45 per person- you’ll be wined and dined and out the door in time to make the show!

Bookings essential.  Visit www.oldwoolstore.com.au or phone 1800 814 676 for more information.

Filed under: Latest News by Craig on August 10, 2009

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A stage production as big as Miss Saigon requires absolutely meticulous planning to ensure everything works as intended.

The design for the show by William Dowd goes through many steps before sets and costumes are actually manufactured. Read More…

Filed under: Latest News by Craig on July 19, 2009

Set and wardrobe designer William Dowd, along with the Set Design and Realisation team led by Jon Bowling and Paul Colegrave, have begun serious work on Miss Saigon. After months of meetings, drawing work and model-making the final set design elements for the show have been settled upon. Read More…

Filed under: Latest News by Craig on July 1, 2009

UTAS Conservatorium of Music lecturer, Gina Bashford, has been awarded a Churchill Fellowship to help smarten the ears of Tasmanian music students.

Ms Bashford will fondly be remembered by audiences in Tasmania for her dazzling and sensitive portrayal of Cosette in the Tasmanian Theatre Unit Trust production of Les Miserables last year. Read More…

Filed under: Latest News by Craig on June 20, 2009

After one month on sale Miss Saigon may be about to overtake the reputation of Les Miserables as the theatrical world’s best seller. The Tasmanian Theatre Unit Trust production is selling faster than its predecessor. Read More…

Filed under: Latest News by Craig on May 1, 2009

The Tasmanian Theatre Unit Trust (TTUT) has announced new partnerships for the long term development of theatrical entertainment in Tasmania. Read More…

Filed under: Latest News by Craig on April 1, 2009

Ticket sales for Miss Saigon will be announced before June 2009. The Theatre Royal and Centertainment will handle all ticket sales and there will be Online purchasing as well as phone and counter sales. There will be generous discounts for groups of 10 or more. A student rate for last minute tickets will be announced in future, following the success of a similar student offer for Les Miserables in 2008.

Filed under: Latest News by Craig on March 31, 2009

The show has been cast and the work has commenced to create a spectacular theatrical experience for Tasmanian audiences.

As we proceed towards opening night news and information about the show will appear here, along with occasional images. Without giving too much away, the aim is to provide a taste of the treat in store when the curtain rises on Miss Saigon.

Filed under: Latest News by admin on March 30, 2009

How do you follow Les Miserables? The same way Cameron Mackintosh did. With a new blockbuster by Alain Bloublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg… Read More…