MIDNIGHT is a major new musical that is sure to delight audiences young and old! Loosely inspired by the Cinderella story, this ground-breaking and enchanting new tale features Ella, a feisty, funny and passionate young heroine who doesn’t want or need a so-called Prince Charming.
Enchanted by this alluring stranger, the prince finds himself in uncharted territory and quickly learns that ‘Ella’ is like no other. Can he prove his worth? Can she ignite his desire for change? Can all be achieved before the magical stroke of MIDNIGHT?
Starring Brianna Bishop, Shane Jacobson (Hairspray), Thomas McGuane (Frozen), Lucy Durack (Wicked), Verity Hunt Ballard (Mary Poppins) and Matt Lee (Mary Poppins/ Frozen) MIDNIGHT features a LIVE orchestra and is being brought to the stage by one of the finest creative teams assembled in the country.
2hrs 30mins (incl. interval)
22nd June, 2023
23rd July, 2023
Recommended for ages 8+
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Wheelchair entry to the theatre is via ramp that is placed toward the right of the frontage, away from Lonsdale Street. Once inside the foyer, there are no stairs through to the auditorium.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAIN: Parliament Train station is approximately 260m from the Comedy Theatre. This is a City Loop station. There is an accessible entrance and exit located on Spring Street.
BY TRAM: The closest tram stop is Russell St Stop 7 – it is accessed by the 86 & 96 trams and is a level access stop.
BY TAXI: The nearest taxi rank is outside the Melbourne Marriott Hotel, corner Exhibition and Lonsdale Streets.
BY CAR: There is limited parking in the city, however patrons of the Comedy Theatre can avail of preferred parking rates at some nearby Wilson Parking car parks. This offer must be booked on their website before arrival.
Music and lyrics: John Foreman and Anthony Costanzo and featuring an exclusive song by Kate Miller-Heidke.
Direction/Book: Dean Murphy (Charlie & Boots, The Divorce) and Pip Mushin (Resident: Book of Mormon, Fiddler on the Roof).
Choreography: Kelly Aykers (So You Think You Can Dance, The Wizard of Oz, Barnum).
Musical Direction: Anthony Barnhill (Evita, Phantom of the Opera).
Set Design: James Browne (Ghost the musical, Cabaret).
Costumes: Harriet Oxley (Into the Woods, The Flying Dutchman).
Lighting: Trudy Dalgleish (Hairspray, Saturday Night Fever).
CAST
Ella: Brianna Bishop
Ms Madrina: Lucy Durack
Prince: Thomas McGuane
The King: Shane Jacobson
Madame Bellington: Verity Hunt-Ballard
Andre: Matt Lee
Rosalie Bellington: Kristie Nguy
Tiffany Bellington: Melanie Bird
Father: Raphael Wong
Stella: Alberta Brudan, Liv Jacobson, Isobel Lauber and Elisha Villa
Princess of Veronia: Alessandra Merlo
Emperor/Cloverbell: Lyall Brooks
Ensemble: Andrew Dunne, Luisa Scrofani, Claire Stubs, Conor Putland, Dean Schulz, Sarah Louise Younger, Lochlan Erard, Stephanie John, Adriana Pannuzzo and Benoit Vari
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