The Overcoat Michael, Rosemarie and Constantine Costi, Belvoir Theatre Downstairs, 16 November 2018 Witten by Paul Bennett Re-imaging a classic from a Russian master such as Gogol can be a challenging and risky process especially when you add a change in format to the mix, but Constantine, Michael and Rosemarie Costi have delivered a fresh…
The Overcoat: A Musical is based on the 1842 short story by Russian absurdist, novelist and playwright, Nikolai Gogol. Created by Michael, Rosemarie and Constantine Costi, The Overcoat is a dark, new musical comedy about an office worker’s ill-fated attempt to find a sense of belonging in a lonely city. The Overcoat is set in the frantic city streets of St…
The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Choir present an exotic blend of the ancient modern, east and west in their innovative winter programme Karakorum: a medieval musical journey, narrated by David Wenham and featuring French ensemble La Camera delle Lacrime. “Karakorum is absolutely ancient yet altogether new,” says Artistic Director Paul Dyer about the upcoming tour….