The Arcadians: West End

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The Arcadians: West End

Author: Rexton S Bunnett

28 February 2026

It is to the Greeks that we owe the discovery of the idealised rustic paradise called Arcady for it originated from the Arcadia Department of Greece in the Arcadia mountain district of Peloponese. But, by the time the writers of Roman poetry and later the writers of romantic Renaissance literature had discovered it, the actual had become a far more... Read more

Gypsy: Broadway

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Gypsy: Broadway

Author: Kevin Coxhead

8 August 2025

The show, opening on the 21 May 1959 at The Broadway Theatre, New York, is arguably one of the top five or so shows in musical theatre history, and people still debate over which of the female leads who have played the part of Rose was the best.... Read more

Robert and Elizabeth: West End

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Robert and Elizabeth: West End

Author: Robert Morrison

1 June 2025

Robert and Elizabeth is an unashamedly romantic musical with a score that reaches operatic dimensions. It is based on the true story of fellow poets Elizabeth Moulton-Barrett and Robert Browning's mutual admiration of each other's work and their eventual marriage. Elizabeth was 39 and Robert's senior by six years when they met. In her teens she developed... Read more

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Notable Productions provides an indepth look at shows that were performed in Australia, from Broadway musicals to comedies and revues. As well as including details of the creators, the players and the theatres, it brings together material that has been digitised by Theatre Heritage Australia, such as programmes, photographs and film clips, and items from major Australian and international institutions.