John Waters is one of Australia's best loved film & stage actors. He is well known as leading man in TV series 'Rush', & 'All the Rivers Run’. In musical theatre he dominated classic leading roles including Henry Higgins, Captain Von Trapp & Fagin.
He starred in the hugely successful 'Offspring', & was seen as psychopathic criminal Edgar Thompson in the hit TV series, “Rake”.
In 1992 John & Stewart D’Arrietta devised & first performed 'Looking Through a Glass Onion'. The show is a theatrical interpretation of John Lennon's life & music, & has constantly evolved over the years to become the show you see today.
Stewart D'Arrietta, who co-created the show, is the 'piano guy'. He has multiple other musical achievements, including 'My Leonard Cohen' & 'Belly Of A Drunken Piano'.
Lennon Through A Glass Onion
About this event
'Lennon-Through A Glass Onion' celebrates the genius, music and phenomenon of
John Lennon.
Part concert and part biography, this intimate theatrical music show reveals the true essence of the life & astonishing talent of one of the world's most recognised voices and treasured icons.
Much loved Australian actor and musician John Waters, & musical genius Stewart D'Arrietta perform 31 iconic hits, including Lennon solo works such as 'Imagine', 'Woman', 'Working Class Hero', & 'Jealous Guy' as well as Lennon's collaborations with Paul McCartney, such 'Strawberry Fields Forever', 'Revolution', & 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds'.
'A deeply felt reflection. Savour every minute'- The New York Times
'Lennon's spirit shines through'- New York Post
Last shows before their US tour!
Part concert and part biography, this intimate theatrical music show reveals the true essence of the life & astonishing talent of one of the world's most recognised voices and treasured icons.
Much loved Australian actor and musician John Waters, & musical genius Stewart D'Arrietta perform 31 iconic hits, including Lennon solo works such as 'Imagine', 'Woman', 'Working Class Hero', & 'Jealous Guy' as well as Lennon's collaborations with Paul McCartney, such 'Strawberry Fields Forever', 'Revolution', & 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds'.
'A deeply felt reflection. Savour every minute'- The New York Times
'Lennon's spirit shines through'- New York Post
Last shows before their US tour!
Presented by:
LTGO Pty Ltd
Reviews
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“a magical mystery tour of Lennon's life and thoughts before, during and after the Beatles...masterful storytelling and music” - Steve Davis, The Adelaide Show
- “an intimate and very moving theatrical production... portraying Lennon so authentically through speech and song” - Barry Lenny, Broadway World
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“we should get out the streamers and confetti to shower D'Arrietta and Waters in an open limousine to the steps of our town halls.” - Charles Waterstreet, Sydney Morning Herald
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