GRUELLING SCHEDULE AS
AUSSIE HUGH JACKMAN TAKES
HIS SHOW ON THE ROAD
By SHIRLEY BROUN
HUGH JACKMAN is about to embark on his first World Tour with a gruelling schedule that must be seen to be believed.
The wonderful Aussie with the big, all-embracing smile and laughing eyes has been captivating audiences for quite some years now.
He first caught my eye when he performed in a Simon Gallaher theatre production on the Queensland Gold Coast during the early 1990s.… Members read the rest!
Cabaret is place to start - Nevin tells
By SHIRLEY BROUN
IF you want to become a recording artist or to pursue a career in the entertainment industry take time to learn how to read music. This is the advice of long time entertainer and former Delltones lead singer, Nevin McLean.
“Being able to read music, even just the basics, gives you the ability to understand it, and helps you to develop intonation and timing and to eventually grow as a performer,” said Nevin, who has been performing since he was encouraged into the industry in his late teens by veteran entertainer Johnny O’Connor (known in the 60s as Australia’s Bing Crosby).
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Thanks `Hoges'
On With the Show's
Flashback to Variety Today 1994
CONGRATULATIONS to Paul Hogan (and the many Australian shareholders) on the success of his latest film, Lightning Jack. I, for one, have been a fan of Paul's since seeing him in his first television appearance on New Faces - that must be one or two years ago now. Only kidding!
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Don Lane is the King of Cabaret!
Standing ovation for Don Lane
Variety Today 1998
By SHIRLEY BROUN
THE audience jumped to their feet in an excited revelry of approval ... the former `King of Cabaret' is back!
When Don Lane stepped out on the stage at Twin Towns Services Club recently to re-launch his cabaret career after almost eight years away, both he and the audience were unsure of what the evening would hold.
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Welcome return
Variety Today 1998
DON LANE, who co-founded the Australian Entertainment `MO' Awards 23 years ago with entertainment greats such as Johnny O'Keefe, made a welcome return this year to host the major event.
A multi-award winner, Don was thrilled to take the stage and host the major entertainment indujstry awards at the Sydney Entertainment Centre recently. A total of 38 awards were announced including Australian Ambassadors Tap Dogs, Performers of the Year Human Nature and John Campbell Fellowship Award winner Toni Stevens.
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February 27, 2019
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