Bloom (musical)

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Bloom is an Australian musical with book and lyrics by Tom Gleisner and music by Katie Weston. Set in an aged care facility, the musical comedy is a story of intergenerational connection and the power of music. [1]

It was originally produced by the Melbourne Theatre Company at the Arts Centre Melbourne Playhouse, from 18 July to 26 August 2023. The cast included Anne Edmonds, Frankie J. Holden, Evelyn Krape, Vidya Makan, Maria Mercedes, Eddie Muliaumaseali’i, John O’May, Christina O’Neill, Jackie Rees and Slone Sudiro.

A Sydney season at the Roslyn Packer Theatre for the Sydney Theatre Company is scheduled for March to May 2025. [2]

The musical was generally well received. [3] [4] [5] It received a 2024 Green Room Award for New Australian Music Theatre Writing. [6]

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References

  1. "Bloom extends acclaimed season at Arts Centre Melbourne". AussieTheatre.com. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  2. Johnson, Travis (12 September 2024). "Sydney Theatre Company unveils a bumper season for 2025". TimeOut.
  3. Byrne, Tim (2023-07-23). "Bloom review – Tom Gleisner's aged care musical is cheerily good-hearted". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  4. Horan, Patrick (2023-07-24). "Review: Bloom at Arts Centre Melbourne ★★★★☆". Time Out Melbourne. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  5. On, Thuy (2023-07-23). "Musical review: Bloom, Arts Centre Melbourne". www.artshub.com.au. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  6. "2024 Green Room Award Winners Announced - Australian Stage Online". australianstage.com.au. 2024-04-09. Retrieved 2024-07-06.