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Tributes flow for Bert Newton – “The Ultimate Entertainer”

Tributes flow for Bert Newton – “The Ultimate Entertainer”

Tributes are flowing for Bert Newton, praised an the “ultimate entertainer”, following his death at 83. The television veteran had been in hospital for months following the shock news that he’d had a leg amputated in May. He is survived by his wife Patti, children Lauren and Matthew and and an extended family. Adam Hill […]

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Bert Newton criticised over joke that has been labeled homophobic

Bert Newton criticised over joke that has been labeled homophobic

Veteran Australian TV host Bert Newton was a guest presenter at the Logie Awards, but his jokes have been criticised as being homophobic and out of touch with modern times. Newton was presenting the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent. The award is named after Newton’s former TV colleague who passed away in […]

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Grease is the Word!

Grease is the Word!

OUTinPerth was lucky enough to get a sneak peak of the latest production of ‘Grease’, the universally beloved musical that brought the world ‘Summer Nights’, ‘Greased Lighting’ and Olivia Newton John in anatomically tight pants. The show features ‘Australian Idol’ alumnus Rob Mills and former ‘Wicked’ star Gretel Scarlett as Danny and Sandy, who are […]

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Grease Heads to Perth

Grease Heads to Perth

The musical ‘Grease’ is heading to Perth in 2014. The T-birds and the Pink ladies will be appearing on stage at Crown from June 21 2014. WAAPA Graduate Gretel Scarlett will be squeezing in to the black leather pants to play Sandy, while Rob Mills will be playing Danny. The show has already played in […]

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