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!
Important information:
This is an allocated seating event. Best available seats will be issued to you. We cannot guarantee that seats will be together when the performance is close to sold out. Please take note of your allocated seats prior to finalising your payment.
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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