TCG Entertainment and TEG Life Like Touring, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, are proud to tour the epic Batman (1989) movie with a live symphony orchestra experience across Australia from October 2024 through January 2025.
Batman in Concert is part of a global tour that brings the Warner Bros. Pictures’ 1989 blockbuster film directed by Tim Burton to symphony halls around the globe as part of the DC in Concert series. Tickets are on sale now, and are available to purchase via Ticketek.
Fans will enjoy the film on the big screen while Danny Elfman’s iconic musical score is performed by some of Australia’s finest orchestras, led by esteemed Australian conductor, Sarah-Grace Williams.
As well as an enhanced concert experience, there will also be spectacular stage lighting, merchandise sales, and more. Attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favourite DC Super Hero or Super-Villain.
“We are thrilled to bring the world tour of Batman in Concert to Australia this October,” said Stephen Cook, President, TCG Entertainment. “We create an unforgettable concert experience and are proud of the added creativity the DC in Concert series offers audiences to make the night an epic event.”
In Australia, Batman in Concert from is confirmed for the following locations and dates with different orchestras performing across the country:
- Regent Theatre, Melbourne: Thursday 24 October – Saturday 26 October 2024, John Foreman’s Australian Pops Orchestra
- AEC Arena, Adelaide: Wednesday 13 November 2024, Southern Cross Symphony
- PCEC Riverside Theatre, Perth: Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November 2024, Perth Symphony Orchestra
- BCEC Great Hall, Brisbane: Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 December 2024, The Metropolitan Orchestra
- MyState Bank Arena, Hobart: Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December 2024, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
- ICC Sydney Theatre: Friday 10 January 2025, The Metropolitan Orchestra
For pre-theatre refreshments, The Westin Melbourne will serve Batman themed cocktails inspired by Batman and The Joker, available in the grand Lobby Lounge while Batman in Concert is playing at the Regent Theatre from 24 – 26 October. And if you’re there on opening night, don’t miss the chance to glimpse the Batmobile as it awaits by the hotel driveway.
To date, the celebration of the film’s 35th anniversary has seen the global tour commence in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theater, before making 18 stops across cities in the U.S. and Europe.
“After its resounding success abroad, we are thrilled to be bringing this incredible fan event to Australia. Live symphony orchestras performing, to picture, every note from fan-favourite blockbuster films starring DC Super Heroes is an experience not to be missed, shares Rachael Carroll, Managing Director TEG Sport and Experiences.
“We can’t wait to create unforgettable memories for existing fans and their friends and families as we tour Batman in concert.”
Released 23 June 1989, Warner Bros. Pictures’ Batman was the top-grossing film that year and has remained a fan-favourite for more than three decades. The film was composer Danny Elfman’s first collaboration with director Tim Burton and the score was later nominated for a Grammy award. Elfman’s Batman Theme has become an iconic piece, evoking the DC Super Hero for many generations.
Batman in Concert will be presented in Melbourne (24 – 26 October), Adelaide (13 November), Perth (29 & 30 November), Brisbane (3 & 4 December), Hobart (13 & 14 December) and Sydney (10 January). Tickets now on sale. For more information, visit: www.lifeliketouring.com for details.
Image: Batman in Concert (supplied)