News: Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre

Joshua Belperio Wins 2024 Fulbright Scholarship

Joshua Belperio

Congratulations to Joshua Belperio, who has recently been announced as a 2024 Fulbright Scholar! Joshua is a composer, musical theatre writer and cabaret artist, and a graduate of the Elder Conservatorium of Music, where they completed a Bachelor of Music Composition.

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Louisa Vilinne Plays Kim in Miss Saigon

Bachelor of Music Theatre graduate Louisa Vilinne recently made her professional musical debut as the alternate lead Kim in Miss Saigon at the Adelaide Festival Centre (Tuesday 2–Sunday 28 January).

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Scottish ogre spotted on campus

A photo from the ECMT production of Shrek The Musical

Everyone’s favourite Scottish ogre will appear on stage when students from the University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music deliver their joyous production of Shrek The Musical.

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Students’ showbiz dreams come alive in A Chorus Line

Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre students performing in A Chorus Line

Students from the University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music will be drawing back the red curtains of showbusiness as they strut their stuff in a new production of A Chorus Line.

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Elder Conservatorium opens its doors for 'A Day at the Con'

On August 19, the Elder Conservatorium of Music opens up its doors to the community with ‘A Day at the Con.’

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Demon barber Sweeney Todd is a cut above the rest

Sweeney Todd lead actors Matthew Geaney and Millicent Sarre

The University of Adelaide’s delightfully gory production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street stars students from the Elder Conservatorium of Music, with guest director James Millar – an award-winning Australian actor, writer and singer – at the helm.

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King's Birthday Honours for Music Theatre’s George Torbay

George Torbay

Heartfelt congratulations to George Torbay who was named in the King's Birthday 2023 Honours List this weekend with an Order of Australia, receiving an AM "for significant service to the performing arts through music.”

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Riverland teen Joey Haenen lands spot in Bachelor of Music Theatre degree at University of Adelaide

Hundreds of Australians apply for the prestigious Bachelor of Music Theatre at the University of Adelaide each year — and of the 24 selected, a young man from the country is making his voice heard in a big way.

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Stage legend directs student blondes

Nikki Snelson

Fifteen years after Legally Blonde the Musical took Broadway by storm, the University of Adelaide’s Music Theatre class of 2022 will take on the smash hit, under the guidance of a stage legend.

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Casting call: Could your dog be the star of Legally Blonde?

April Beak, dressed as Elle Woods, with Obie O'Brien the Chihuahua

The University of Adelaide’s production of Legally Blonde: The Musical is coming to the Scott Theatre in September and two furry friends are needed to complete the cast.

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