Musical theatre productions worldwide are reducing orchestra sizes, using sophisticated software like KeyComp to cut costs. Musicians fear this trend threatens their livelihoods and the live theatre experience.
Full Circle Theatre Company has launched in Adelaide, aiming to be the city's first professional musical theatre company. Led by artistic director Jo Casson, the troupe plans to produce well-known shows like 'Catch Me If You Can' to build recognition and support local talent.
Ross Davidson, 37, former singer for Spandau Ballet who performed under the stage name Ross Wild, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being convicted of eight charges including rape and attempted rape. He filmed himself sexually assaulting six women, some while asleep, between August 2013 and December 2019. Davidson also starred in the Queen-themed West End musical We Will Rock You.
