Way Out Theatreworks Blog

http://www.wayouttheatreworks.com.au/blog.atom.xml Way Out Theatreworks Blog 2017-07-10T22:48:31+00:00 Way Out Theatreworks http://www.wayouttheatreworks.com.au/ monica@wayouttheatreworks.com Mike Tyler - the best magician in Australia. http://www.wayouttheatreworks.com.au/blog-view/mike-tyler-the-best-magician-in-australia-150 2017-07-03T14:00:00+00:00 2017-07-03T14:00:00+00:00

I've been around this biz a long time and Mike outshines them all. Available November-December 2017

<h2 style="text-align: left;"> </h2> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> </h2> <h2 style="text-align: left;">Clients just keep asking for Mike year after year.  He has a sophisticated yet cheeky charm that is irresistible. Not to mention he is a talented magician and hypnotist.  </h2> <h3> </h3> <h3> </h3> <h3>About Mike</h3> <h3>In the past 2 years, Mike headlined Comedy Festivals in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Perth as well as The New Zealand International Comedy Festival. He was nominated for "Best Comedy Act" at Perth World Fringe Awards in 2015 as part of his 7-month tour of Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and the USA performing back-to-back shows to sold out audiences. 2016 and 2017 have seen Mike perform in over 70 cities across the USA, Canada, and UK as well as countless international TV performances including on CBS, NBC and FOX. His hands were recently used in a series of GoldenCasket commercials. In August 2016, Mike's show became the first Australian magic act to perform on London's West End in over 50 years! Combining comedy and magic to entertain is Mike’s passion and full-time career and as a result, he’s considered one of Australia’s favourite magicians and corporate entertainers.</h3> <h3>Available November & December 2017. Bookings - monique@wayouttheatreworks.com</h3> <img src="/images/editorimages/mike_tyler_show_options.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="448" /> <h3> </h3> It's all happening! http://www.wayouttheatreworks.com.au/blog-view/its-all-happening-151 2017-07-02T14:00:00+00:00 2017-07-02T14:00:00+00:00

Way Out Theatreworks is changing big time.

<h2 style="text-align: center;"> </h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> </h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> </h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> </h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> </h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> </h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> </h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;">The next you hear from me will be with a new brand and a new site!</h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;">My 18 month Creative Sabbatical was inspiring, a delicious time to breath, to chill, and to upskill. </h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Also to walk 280km across the top of Spain, amongst other daring adventures.</h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Be sure to update your email with us.  </h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Thank you. </h2> Turn up the Razzamatazz http://www.wayouttheatreworks.com.au/blog-view/turn-up-the-razzamatazz-145 2015-08-31T14:00:00+00:00 2015-08-31T14:00:00+00:00

Feature show or podium performance. THIS is the way to WOW your guests!

This show is SPECTACULAR... this act will blow away your guests.  Great for Gala Dinners, Product Launches, Cocktail functions, Award nights... well just about anything really! <img src="/images/editorimages/grinder_newsletter.jpg" alt="" width="768" height="600" /> MC's that will thrill you. http://www.wayouttheatreworks.com.au/blog-view/mcs-that-will-thrill-you-135 2015-08-31T14:00:00+00:00 2015-08-31T14:00:00+00:00

From TV personalities to exceptional local talent! We have the perfect MC for you.

<h3>Our excellent array of MC's will make your event professional and easy.  No more boring MC's who make that Awards dinner drag on.  Hire the best for best results.</h3>   If there is a specific TV star or personality that is of interest to you, please contact us as we have access to all of Australia's sporting, TV and media personalities and celebrities. Mark Baretta, Larry Emdur, Tim Campbell, Mike Tyler, John Reid, Scott Williams, Mandy Nolan, Richard Campion, Max Walker, Ben Davis, James O'Loughlin, Shane Bourne, Sami Lukas, Pat Martell, Andrew Daddo, Jules Lund, Giaan Rooney, David Koch, Anh Doh, Andrew O'Keefe, Steve Haddan, Ian Morris, Pat Welsh and many more. <h3><img style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" src="/images/editorimages/mcs_2014_2.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="363" /></h3> WOT Amazing Dinner Shows http://www.wayouttheatreworks.com.au/blog-view/wot-amazing-dinner-shows-35 2015-08-30T14:00:00+00:00 2015-08-30T14:00:00+00:00

Tired of boring Xmas parties where people don't mix? Try one of these for a truly memorable and fun event.

<h2>Top Quality Interactive and FABULOUS Entertainment</h2>         <h2>   <img src="/images/editorimages/wot-loveboat-370x282.jpg" alt="" width="370" height="282" />  <img src="/images/editorimages/wot-blazingcowboys-370x282.jpg" alt="" width="370" height="282" />   </h2> <h2><img src="/images/editorimages/wot-discofunk-370x282.jpg" alt="" width="367" height="280" /> <img src="/images/editorimages/wot-showbizbonanza-370x282.jpg" alt="" width="367" height="280" /></h2> <h2><img style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" src="/images/editorimages/wot-murder-370x282.jpg" alt="" width="370" height="282" />   <img src="/images/editorimages/wot-mobsters-370x282.jpg" alt="" width="370" height="282" /></h2> <div>          <h2><img src="/images/editorimages/wot-show_golden_years_-photo-logo-the-golden-years-of-hollywood-370x282.jpg" alt="" width="370" height="282" /></h2> <div> </div> </div> Serve Your Champagne in Style http://www.wayouttheatreworks.com.au/blog-view/serve-your-champagne-in-style-119 2015-08-30T14:00:00+00:00 2015-08-30T14:00:00+00:00

Looking for something new for your pre-dinner drinks?

<img src="/images/editorimages/canapes.jpg" alt="" width="551" height="320" /> <img src="/images/editorimages/martini-glass-_act._song_-_dance.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="300" /> <img src="/images/editorimages/champagne_stiletto.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="367" /> Magic Mike http://www.wayouttheatreworks.com.au/blog-view/magic-mike-144 2015-08-07T14:00:00+00:00 2015-08-07T14:00:00+00:00

A magician and much more - Get in quick before he goes global!

<h4>In his words - "Six years ago I had completed my uni degree and had a six-figure job in banking while I performed magic part-time on evenings and weekends. After some eye-opening overseas travel, I decided it was time to challenge myself and give magic a go full time. Magic for me isn’t just about the incredible sleight-of-hand and the hours of learning trickery behind closed doors. Anyone can learn a card trick, but not everyone can present it in an engaging and memorable way. While the talent and skill is important, magic to me is more about injecting personality and humour to a performance. It’s about taking an audience on a journey to provide an entertainment experience they’ll never forget." Mike. “I have followed, promoted and booked Mike from his first days as a roving magician. Mike is personable (AKA cheaky), very professional and extremely talented.  He has delighted my clients for many years.  In 2015, Mike has toured a ticketed magic show across Australia and New Zealand, performing over 75 shows in 30 different cities/towns, many of them were sold out. The success of these shows is largely based on the fact that he offers something different to a regular classic magic show.  He is magic Mike in many ways and I recommend you get in quick if you want him at your event". Monica Gaudion</h4> <img src="/images/editorimages/mike_tyler_collage.jpg" alt="" width="1035" height="900" /> German Dmitriev Classical Electronica Dubstep Violinist http://www.wayouttheatreworks.com.au/blog-view/german-dmitriev-classical-electronica-dubstep-137 2015-02-05T14:00:00+00:00 2015-02-05T14:00:00+00:00

Taking bookings for September and October 2015

<h2>Do you want SPECTACULAR entertainment at your next event? Introducing German Dmitriev.</h2> <h3>Taking bookings NOW for September, October 2015.  </h3> <h3>SOLO SHOW:-  20 mins Classical pieces - Opening feature AND 20 min Feature Show - Electronica and Dubstep (or Classical & Electronica if you prefer)</h3> <h3>His show can includes a magical combination of classical music’s greatest hits, electronica rock hits, slamming dubstep as well as magical pieces written by German himself.  </h3> <h3>German can perform Solo or collaborate with a DJ, a band or other specialist acts e.g. aerial, singers etc.</h3> <h3>German is a truly talented and charismatic musician who blends classical training with contemporary music. He became a successful crossover violinist, uniquely adept in his ability to alternate between performing classical selections on an acoustical violin and playing modern music on a high-tech electric violin.</h3> <iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/07-Uet3_9hk" width="560"></iframe> <img src="/images/editorimages/german_australian_tour.jpg" alt="" width="638" height="1300" />  Premium MC's http://www.wayouttheatreworks.com.au/blog-view/premium-mcs-131 2015-02-03T14:00:00+00:00 2015-02-03T14:00:00+00:00

We have the best!

We have a great range of MC's for every occasion and all budgets.  Here's but a few.... <img src="/images/editorimages/mc_montage_two.jpg" alt="" width="907" height="650" /> German Dmitriev His Story http://www.wayouttheatreworks.com.au/blog-view/german-dmitriev-his-story-139 2014-11-08T14:00:00+00:00 2014-11-08T14:00:00+00:00

His Story

German Dmitriev has come a long way since growing up in Krasnoyarsk Siberia, now based in Asia. He thrills his audiences performing internationally at Music Festivals, Private and Corporate events. German Dmitriev first picked up the violin at the age of five and was soon touted as a child prodigy with an immense technical talent. Dmitriev quickly grew to love the feeling of being on stage, and at the age of 14, he decided to dedicate his life to playing the violin. German played with the Philharmonic Orchestra as a guest solo artist when he was nine years.  He proceeded to study violin from ages fifteen to twenty-four. By the age of 19 German was touring professionally in Europe and Asia.   <h3>Classical, Neo Classic Improvisation, Electronica Classical</h3> <iframe frameborder="0" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BocRavqPPrs" width="533"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qvYdy5DpkRY" width="533"></iframe> German Dmitriev will ROCK your event. http://www.wayouttheatreworks.com.au/blog-view/german-dmitriev-will-rock-your-event-140 2014-11-07T14:00:00+00:00 2014-11-07T14:00:00+00:00

Product Launches, Gala Dinners, Product Launches and more.

<h2>Do you want your event to be memorable?  Tired of the usual suspects?</h2> <h2>Book German Dmitriev today and he will ROCK the socks off your guests, delegates or stake holders.</h2> <img src="/images/editorimages/german_dmitriev_newsletter_montage.jpg" alt="" width="1089" height="1000" /> WOTs New? http://www.wayouttheatreworks.com.au/blog-view/wots-new-134 2014-10-01T14:00:00+00:00 2014-10-01T14:00:00+00:00

Bringing elegance AND functionality to the meet and greet experience.

<h3>NEW NEW NEW - Canapés and Champagne with a difference!  Book now for your end of year functions.</h3> <img src="/images/editorimages/champagne_service.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="467" /> Working Remotely http://www.wayouttheatreworks.com.au/blog-view/working-remotely-136 2014-10-01T14:00:00+00:00 2014-10-01T14:00:00+00:00

EAT, PLAY, WORK.... I DID IT

<h3>Yes it is possible and I did it! I had the pleasure of working remotely in Bali and Singapore for 8 weeks and 5 days this year.  </h3> <h3>Want to ask me how I did it? Feel free to call me. Some of my office spaces are pictured at the end of the blog.  </h3> <h3>I hope this article inspires you.  Live the life you want to live now....</h3> 7 BEST PRACTICE TIPS FOR SUCCESSFULLY WORKING REMOTELY WORKING OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE REQUIRES FOCUS AND STRATEGY--AND A LITTLE PLAY. HERE'S HOW TO MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU AND YOUR EMPLOYER. BY MAREN KATE DONOVAN When I talk about working remotely most people have an immediate gut reaction to it; some feel a pit in their stomachs, while others feel like iron shackles have been removed and freedom from a sort of indentured servitude is on the horizon. Whatever effect your initial assumptions about working outside of an office have on your psyche, know that it’s not uncharted territory--many people work remotely and thrive doing it! Through my own experience working outside of an office environment from the age of 18, and now running a company with hundreds of virtual employees, I’ve gained some solid insight into the methods that lead to successful, enjoyable, and rewarding remote work. 1. FIND THE RIGHT JOB This is one of the most vital aspects of working in general that people tend to dismiss. Instead, they only look at the number of zeros after the comma in a salary offer, or seek a sense of security in substantial health benefits. Now, don’t get me wrong--a great salary and awesome health benefits aren’t something to shrug off, but it’s also an undeniable fact that if you don’t enjoy your work, you’ll continually feel unengaged and burn out, again and again. On the other hand, if you love what you do, you’ll do more of it, better. The “right” job is typically one in which three main components converge:  <ol> <li>1.    What you like to do</li> <li>2.    What you do best</li> <li>3.    What contributes value to an organization</li> </ol> Establishing roots in a job that combines these three things leads to greater job satisfaction, less stress, and improved performance. So before a by-the-book kind of offer steers you in a direction that will lead to a psychological, emotional, and spiritual dead end, give yourself the permission to truly investigate a job that will be the right fit for you. Don’t think it’s out there? I dare you to give it a five-minute Google search, and go from there. 2. SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS THROUGH REDUCING BARRIERS There are a lot of ways to reduce barriers to achieving success, but one of the basic and most critical ones lies in integrating systems of organization into your work process so that you’re better equipped to streamline productivity. Whether you work from home at a big oak desk or in a coffee shop with free Wi-Fi, organization (within the drawers of your desk so you know exactly where your backup drive is, or on your laptop’s desktop so you know where to find a particular spreadsheet) is paramount. Because the drudgery of organizing your work and workspace can feel like wasted time, taking you away from more urgent tasks such as meeting deadlines and replying to company emails, it’s easy to let it go by the wayside. But don’t underestimate it--strategic organization can pay off tenfold in productivity. As a result, I’ve found that it’s best to incorporate organization into each task you do. A messy environment (physical or virtual) can make for a messy mind. A few extra seconds here, along with a some systematic thinking there, will save you hours of catch-up and self-induced frustration down the line. 3. CONNECT WITH YOUR TEAM When you’re working remotely, a good amount of communication with your company may feel unnatural because you don’t want to “bother” anyone or seem too needy. But nothing galvanizes people more than working within a connected team. In an office setting, you unknowingly benefit from the built-in luxury of running into a colleague in the break room and talking about how your weekends were or what’s new with the significant other. It may seem trivial, but it’s this person-to-person interaction that fortifies relationships, enables better project communication, and creates a sense of loyalty that leads people to make sacrifices for one another. On a professional level, putting that extra effort into report edits for a coworker, or taking on an extra task that your colleague doesn’t have time to complete, can be pivotal in the glue that keeps a team working effectively. In this kind of culture, you feel more like a community in which the members “have each other’s backs.” Reach out as much as you can to the extent that it adds value to your working relationships. For example, let your manager know when you’re working on a particular assignment and offer updates. In a remote setting, your supervisors (and teammates!) will not know when you’re working on something unless you tell them. Including away messages when you’re not working can also be helpful in keeping the lines of communication open and everyone on the same page. This kind of interaction, although virtual, is still significant and creates a more accessible community culture. 4. PLAY A state of “play” within your work comes naturally when you feel connected to your team and you love your job. In this scenario, active engagement with your work leads to creative, fun, and healthy challenges when it comes to approaching tasks and producing valuable work. This results in what many in the psychology and <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/technology/neuroscience" target="_blank">neuroscience</a> fields refer to as flow: A state in which we’re so engrossed in what we’re doing that we lose self-consciousness. And this is where our best work is born--when we’re “in the zone,” or acutely focused on our activity in the moment. But what if this sense of play isn’t coming totally naturally or it needs a little room to develop? That’s where managing your <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/explore/energy" target="_blank">energy</a>, rather than your time, can compensate tremendously in the arena of enjoying your work. 5. MANAGE YOUR ENERGY, NOT YOUR TIME If the idea of managing your energy versus your time inexplicably inspires a sigh of relief, good news: you’re sane. Managing your <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/explore/energy-makes" target="_blank">energy makes</a> sense because it’s something you can control. Time, on the other hand, is often an elusive frenemy: sometimes on our side, but more often not. Also, time is a finite resource, whereas energy can always be created (remember that good ol’ Law of the Conservation of Energy?). So, what it boils down to is finding a way to produce more effective energy to fuel your work. Here’s how you do it: establish simple rituals that give you energy, rather drain it away. For example, insert 15-minute walks into your morning and afternoon work schedules. And stick to it! Although it may feel like a conflict of interest to tear yourself away from your computer and stop typing that one last email, the short break will get your blood flowing, increase oxygen to your brain, and fundamentally increase your energy. Likewise, making time for exercise or meditation can drastically increase your sense of well-being, let alone your actual physical health. Remember, the key is to stick to your schedule for this <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/explore/energy-inducing-power-time" target="_blank">energy-inducing power time</a> in order to create effective, lasting results in your work lifestyle. 6. PERSEVERE I share this quote from Calvin Coolridge as often as I can, because it’s my mantra and inspires me every time I read it again: Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. It’s actually scientifically proven that when we learn new tasks or take on challenges, mental agony is a natural sidekick. But, afterward, we feel a rewarding sense of accomplishment and our brains are stronger for having gone through the exertion. There are always arduous humps to get over when it comes to ploughing through any type of work, and the best way to reach the finish line is often to simply take one step at a time until you’re on the other side. 7. TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR WORK After you’ve created, toiled, played, and rocked it, it’s just as important to applaud yourself for a job well-done as it is to do the job well. Celebrate! The feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction that you achieve when you acknowledge your efforts will reinforce your subconscious to keep up the speed and continue making headway in your work. It’s so crucial to understand just how impactful acknowledgement--of yourself and of others--can immensely affect performance and productivity. So, when you finish a big task, celebrate your accomplishment through sharing it with your team and getting that extra latte just the way you like it from you favorite coffee shop down the street. Working remotely can be intimidating, and it can also be a blessing. When you understand the factors that go into successfully managing yourself and maintaining meaningful connection with your colleagues along with your own well-being, the word “remote” will become less of a connotation for isolation and more of a tool for choosing your own channels to thrive in your work. --Maren Kate Donovan is CEO of <a href="https://www.zirtual.com/" target="_blank">Zirtual</a>, a company comprised entirely of remote employees. <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/3033902/work-smart/7-best-practice-tips-for-successfully-working-remotely">http://www.fastcompany.com/3033902/work-smart/7-best-practice-tips-for-successfully-working-remotely</a>  <img src="/images/editorimages/working_remotely_3.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="570" />   Croc Dundee Rocks Macau 2014 http://www.wayouttheatreworks.com.au/blog-view/croc-dundee-rocks-macau-2014-132 2014-08-07T14:00:00+00:00 2014-08-07T14:00:00+00:00

That's not an impersonator...THIS is an impersonator. Enjoy an Australia favourite with Crocodile Dundee!

<h3>That's not an impersonator...THIS is an impersonator.  Enjoy an Australia favourite with Crocodile Dundee!</h3> The one and only Croc Dundee impersonator in Australia.  He was a huge hit in Macau at the Monster Conference.   Book through Way Out Theatreworks. <img src="/images/editorimages/croc_macau_2014.png" alt="" width="817" height="460" /> <img src="/images/editorimages/croc_dundee.jpg" alt="" width="230" height="400" />  <img src="/images/editorimages/croc_dundee_2.jpg" alt="" width="299" height="400" /> The Love Boat docked and was a real winner! http://www.wayouttheatreworks.com.au/blog-view/the-love-boat-docked-and-was-a-real-winner-127 2014-03-10T14:00:00+00:00 2014-03-10T14:00:00+00:00

The group absolutely LOVED the entertainment - Jan Evans Downer EDI Mining

Rated 10 out of 10 “The group absolutely LOVED the entertainment.  It kept everyone engaged and they had so much fun.   For a bunch of accountants, there were more than willing to participate and just had a really good time. The entertainers were professional and really gauged the level of interest from the group and drew on that to make the night fantastic. I have been very happy overall with the service and the patience you showed as we decided on our entertainment.”   Jan Evans Downer EDI Mining   Feb 2014  <img src="/images/editorimages/wot-loveboat-370x282.jpg" alt="" width="370" height="282" />