Loving the Alien premieres at Arts Centre Melbourne, exploring the many masks and characters of David Bowie.
Created by award-winning actor, singer and writer Karlis Zaid, the rock and roll show serves as a love letter to perhaps the most enigmatically brilliant rockstar of his generation. Loving the Alien features Zaid alongside chanteuse Aurora Kurth as they thunder through faithful recreations of era-defining tracks, peering behind Bowie’s many personas to find the real man behind The Man Who Fell To Earth.
The production showcases musical direction and piano by Andrew Patterson, known for his work on Wicked, & Juliet, Rocky Horror Picture Show and Eurobeat The Musical. Rock guitar wizardry comes from Aaron Syrjanen, who has performed in Moulin Rouge, Hairspray, Sister Act and with the Kate Ceberano band.
Loving the Alien
- Thursday, 3 July: 8pm
- Friday, 4 July: 8pm
- Saturday, 5 July: 3pm and 8pm
- Sunday, 6 July: 5pm
- Where: The Showroom, Arts Centre Melbourne
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Zaid brings over 30 years of experience in theatre, film, television and music theatre to the production. His recent work includes Australian premieres of Blood In The Water at La Mama Courthouse and The Lucky Country for Hayes Theatre, which earned a nomination for Best Ensemble at the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards. During the pandemic, he toured South Korea in the 40th Anniversary production of Cats.
Aurora Kurth contributes nearly three decades of performing arts experience as a critically-acclaimed singer, actress, comedian and master of ceremonies. Her credits span from Australian Gothic at Adelaide Cabaret Festival to Medea & The Women Of Troy with Complete Works Theatre Company, showcasing her versatility across multiple disciplines.
The world premiere production promises to appeal to both Bowie diehards and fans of rock musings, presenting an intimate exploration of one of music’s most influential figures. The show takes place in Arts Centre Melbourne’s new performance space The Showroom, offering audiences an up-close experience with Bowie’s musical legacy.
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