MEDIA ALERT: PHOTO / FILM OPPORTUNITY

RED CARPET, CURTAIN CALL, PARTY

After 5 years of development, the biggest music theatre show Australia has ever
seen will have its global premiere on 15 June KING KONG. As you would expect,
there is a Kong-sized black-tie red carpet and after party.
Where:

Red Carpet and Performance at

The Regent Theatre, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne
Party at
Melbourne Town Hall, Cnr Collins and Swanston Streets

When:

Saturday 15 June.

What:

Red Carpet from 6PM (for 7PM show)

Curtain Call arrive 9.15PM for 9.25PM
Party. Cast and VIP arrivals from 9.45PM
(no pictures/filming at party from 10.30PM onwards)

FOR MEDIA COVERING THE PREMIERE:

For security, all media intending to cover any of the above events are required
to register in advance. All journalist, photographers and crews will be issued a
media pass.
FOR MEDIA NOT ATTENDING, BUT WHO REQUIRE MATERIAL:
The event will be covered by most wire services, however please let us know your
requirements and deadlines in advance so we can ensure all material reaches you.
TO REGISTER:
Television:
Print & Online:
Radio:

Peter Bridges bridges@bridgespr.com

Scott Dawkins scott@bridgespr.com
Georgia Fox
georgia@bridgespr.com

+61 417 390 180

+61 403 937 074
+61 431 907 960

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RED CARPET
The red carpet will cover the entire entry of The Regent and 24 sky-tracker
searchlights will ensure all of Melbourne knows Kong has arrived. In the audience for
the global premiere is:
Kerry Armstrong Bed of Roses, MDA
Melissa Bergland Winners & Losers
Carrie Bickmore The Project
Nick Bracks - underBRACKS
Sibylla Budd Its A Date, Canal Road, Sea Patrol
Rhonda Burchmore
Justine Clarke Time Of Our Lives, Tangle
Li Cunxin Artistic Director of Queensland Ballet
Stephen Curry Time Of Our Lives, The Cup
Paul & Donna Dainty
Melissa Doyle - Sunrise
Brigitte Duclos - Gold FM
Alicia Gardiner Offsrping
Adam Garcia Coyote Ugly, Bootmen
Kylie Gillies The Morning Show
Libbi Gorr ABC774
Guy Grossi Chef, My Kitchen Rules
Michael & Sue Gudinski
Jane Hall Mix FM
Jo Hall Nine News
Damien Hill Head Coach, Melbourne Rebels
Derryn Hinch
P.J. Hogan Writer/Director of Mental, Muriels Wedding
Claire Hooper - Comedian
Josh Horner Dancing with the Stars, Billy Elliot
Dave Hughes The Project, Nova FM
Verity Hunt-Ballard Mary Poppins, Jersey Boys
Brendan Jones Gold FM
Helen Kapalos Today Tonight
Amanda Keller WSFM
Kate Langbroek Nova FM
Anthony Lehmann Gold FM
Paul Licuria Former AFL
Jules Lund Fox FM
Catherine McClements Wentworth, Water Rats, Rush
William McInnes Time Of Our Lives, Kath and Kim
Sophie Monk Fox FM
Ian Molly Meldrum
Ben Mingay Wonderland, Packed To The Rafters, Jersey Boys
Bert & Patti Newton
Caroline OConnor
Stephen Page Artistic Director of Bangarra Dance Company

Eddie Perfect Offspring

Simon Phillips - Director
Charlie Pickering The Project
Glenn Robbins Kath and Kim
Johnny Ruffo X Factor, Home & Away
Geoffrey Rush
Gerry Ryan Chairman of Global Creatures
Kat Stewart - Offspring
Mathew Stokes Geelong FC and Jane Goodall Ambassador
Chrissie Swan - MixFM
Magda Szubanski Kath and Kim, Forum
Shura Taft The Mole
Sigrid Thornton Underbelly, MDA, SeaChange
Zoe Tuckwell-Smith Winners & Losers
Jane Turner Kath and Kim
Scott Tweedie The Loop
Melanie Vallejo Winners & Losers
Dani Wales & Dan Reilly The Block 2012, The Block All Stars
Tom Wren Winners & Losers
RED CARPET DIGNITARIES
Ted Baillieu - Former Victorian Premier
Steve Bracks - Former Victorian Premier
John Brumby - Former Victorian Premier
Robert Doyle - Lord Mayor of Melbourne
Michael O'Brien - Treasurer of Victoria
Peter Ryan - Deputy Premier of Victoria
Heidi Victoria - Minister for the Arts
THE PARTY
Just like the show, the KING KONG after-party will see the 1930s meet 2013.
Sponsored by VECCI and designed by Christian Wagstaffs Creative Production
Services (the creative minds behind the Eureka / Kong stunt), the party will see the
Melbourne Town Hall interior draped in 22,000 metres of glittering silver mylar. New
York Artists Confetti System have created a hand made 10x6m mylar chandelier in
the shape of the Manhattan City Skyline, and the room will feature custom made
Donald Desky-inspired furniture.
There will be a 20 piece Big Band musically directed by Melbourne creative Tamil
Rogeon (The Raah Project). DJ Ransom will mix up electro swing, jazz, boogie and
funk.