Movies and TvShows featuring "australian-stageplay" theme.

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert follows the journey of three friends, two drag queens, and a transgender woman, as they travel across the Australian outback in a battered old bus named Priscilla. Along the way, they face discrimination, homophobia, and their own personal fears, while exploring their individual identities. The road trip becomes a transformative experience for each character, as they find acceptance and friendship in unexpected places.

The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson tells the story of a strong-willed woman living in the harsh Australian outback. Molly Johnson must protect her family from various threats, including a violent stranger who disrupts their lives. As tensions rise, Molly's determination and resilience are put to the ultimate test.

A talented ballroom dancer rebels against the strict rules of competition and finds love along the way.

In a small Australian town, a woman returns home for her father's wedding and uncovers a dark family secret involving her own paternity.

Ruben Guthrie is a successful advertising executive who struggles with alcoholism and his relationships. After a near-death experience, he decides to quit drinking and navigate the challenges of sobriety. The movie explores themes of family conflict, infidelity, and the complexities of love.

In Last Cab to Darwin, a terminally ill taxi driver named Rex takes a road trip from Broken Hill to Darwin in order to end his own life using a machine. Along the way, he meets different characters who impact his life and make him question his decision.

Bran Nue Dae is a comedic musical that follows the story of Willie, a young Aboriginal man from Broome, as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and reunites with his family. Along the way, he encounters various colorful characters and experiences the challenges and joys of life.

Blackrock is a drama thriller film based on a true story. Set in an Australian beach town, the film explores the dark side of toxic masculinity and the aftermath of a tragic event. When a young woman is found dead, a group of friends must confront the truth and deal with the consequences. The film touches on themes of friendship, betrayal, and the search for justice.

Cosi is a dark comedy set in a mental hospital, where a group of patients decide to stage a production of Mozart's opera 'Cosi fan tutte.' The play explores themes of love, madness, and the power of art to heal. As the patients navigate their own personal struggles and confront societal prejudices, they find solace, friendship, and a sense of purpose through their theatrical endeavor.

Two strangers strike up a conversation on a train journey to Fremantle. As the night progresses, they realize they might have more in common than they initially thought.

Susy Conner accuses former employer, Gary Fitzgerald, of harassment and unfair dismissal for failing to comply with his sexual demands. Relating the incident to conciliation lawyer, Marion Lee, Susy comments that the trauma experienced should entitle her to a compensation payment of $40,000.00.

In the tradition of Sunday Too Far Away, this independent film is based on the classic Australian play by John Power. Pic tells the story of a group of miners living in a camp in outback Australia. They swear, brawl, gamble, and drink heavily. Central to the story is the conflict between Tarzan, the authoritarian group leader and cocky loud-mouth wisecracking Pansy. This results in a bare-knuckle punch-up for the movie's denouement.

The Club follows the tumultuous behind-the-scenes life of a football club, exploring themes of ambition, loyalty, and power struggles. It delves into the lives of the players, coaches, and administrators, highlighting the unique dynamics and challenges they face. The story is filled with humor, drama, and intense moments both on and off the field.

Ibsen's play, adapted to Australia, concerns a couple forced to answer for their daughter's legitimacy.

Travelling North tells the story of Frank, a crotchety old man with an unending zest and passion for life and Frances his much younger companion travelling to Queensland to enjoy their retirement and each other. Unfortunately the North cannot calm Frank's complex personality and Frances watches helplessly as Frank struggles to understand his own emotional and physical limitations.

Face to Face is adapted from David Williamson's play of the same name which is in turn based on the transcripts from real conflict resolution sessions. The story is about a young scaffold construction worker who is charged with assaulting his boss. By the end of the film, all our assumptions about guilt and blame are turned on their heads. As 10 people sit in a room discussing the turn of events that brought our protagonist to breaking point, twists and surprises reveal that all is not quite as simple as it seems. Michael Rymer directs his screen adaptation of 'Face to Face' (written by Australian playwright David Williamson), as an ensemble piece about 10 very dissimilar Australians bound together by a complex pattern of relationships and shared histories. Hysterically funny and deeply moving, each character's role in the drama peels back another layer as the story digs down to the roots of who these people really are.

Anthea is 25, single, hates her job – and all her friends are leaving Brisbane. Should she follow the herd to Sydney or London? Is there anything worth staying for now that her best friend Michael finally has a girlfriend? This film tells a universal story about finding your place and yourself...

A film record of Reg Livermore's successful one-man stage show, featuring characters and sketches centred around Betty Blokk-Buster, a bare-bummed German maid who entertained the troops during the war. In April 1975 Reg Livermore stormed the stage of Sydney's Balmain Bijou Theatre with his groundbreaking show Betty Blokk Buster Follies. A tour de force, an irresistible blend of music and comedy, the show caught the imagination of audiences all round Australia filling theatres wherever it played. This record of the show was released in cinemas during 1976. Songs include Family Of Man, Hello In There, Captain Jack, What Makes A Man A Man, The Entertainer and Celluloid Heroes, with well known characters, Betty Blokk Buster, Tara the Incredible, The Old Man and Vaseline Amylnitrite - a football star who joins the Australia Ballet.

Meg, Pippa, and Hillary are sisters who grew up in Sorrento, a small seaside town in Australia. Meg, who has lived in England for 10 years has just written a criticially acclaimed novel which she claims is entirely fictional. The book causes a stir in Sorrento and in her family when it is supected that the book is not as fictional as she claims.

After the death of their mother, three estranged sisters return to their childhood home.