Academy Award Winner Julie Andrews Will Launch First-Ever Australian Tour in May

By Andrew Gans
February 11, 2013

Producers John Frost and Phil Bathols have announced that Oscar-winning stage and screen star Julie Andrews will tour Australia in May for the first time ever in her legendary career.

The famed actress will appear on stage in Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne.

An Evening with Julie Andrews, according to press notes, "takes audiences on an incredible journey through the life and career of one of the world’s most popular icons.… From her London stage debut at the age of 12 to her defining roles in 'Mary Poppins,' 'The Sound of Music,' 'Victor/Victoria' and 'The Princess Diaries,' Julie Andrews' extraordinary life story will unfold in a frank and funny evening of personal memories and insights spanning six decades."

The performances will be hosted by Nicholas Hammond, the American-born Australian actor who played Friedrich von Trapp in the film "The Sound of Music" opposite Andrews.

The itinerary for the tour follows:

BRISBANE
Venue: Concert Hall, QPAC
Date: Saturday 18 May
Time: 7:30 PM
Price: From $95.00 (transaction fees apply)
Bookings: qpac.com.au or 136 246

PERTH
Venue: Riverside Theatre, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Date: Tuesday 21 May
Time: 8 PM
Price: From $95.00 (transaction fees apply)
Bookings: ticketek.com.au or 132 849

SYDNEY
Venue: State Theatre, Sydney
Date: Friday 24 May
Time: 8 PM
Price: From $95.00 (transaction fees apply)
Bookings: ticketmaster.com.au or 1300 139 588

ADELAIDE Venue: Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
Date: Tuesday 28 May
Time: 8 PM
Price: From $95.00 (transaction fees apply)
Bookings: bass.net.au or 131 246

MELBOURNE
Venue: Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne
Date: Friday 31 May
Time: 8 PM
Price: From $95.00 (transaction fees apply)
Bookings: artscentremelbourne.com.au or 1300 182 183 or ticketmaster.com.au or 1300 136 166

For VIP and premium packages for all venues, visit showbiz.com.au or call 1300 4 SHOWS.