Dad tells inquiry he smashed hotel window to escape fatal Cameron House blaze

You could have heard a pin drop during the gala opening night of Opera Australia’s production of The Phantom of the Opera August 26 at the Joan Sutherland Theatre at the Sydney Opera House. The audience was packed with celebrity Sydneysiders in bow ties and gowns but the real stars of the evening were Josh Piterman, Amy Manford, and Blake Bowden.This trio of truly gifted performers, surrounded by a stunning supporting cast and orchestra, powerfully delivered the musical’s signature songs, Music of the Night, Think of Me, All I Ask of You, the awesomely beautiful Masquerade, and of course the main title song, with vitality and power.This new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mega-musical adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s novel, overseen by producer Cameron Mackintosh, and director Seth Sklar-Heyn is simply superb on every level.While the story of an obsessive and dangerous love in 19th-century Paris is now familiar to many, it’s the exquisite attention to detail which delivers the magic to this new staging.The  27-piece orchestra under the musical supervision of Guy Simpson is phenomenal, and the production is elevated even further by truly glorious stagecraft. The Phantom of the OperaThe lush costuming by Jill Parker, recreating the original designs of the late Tony award-winning Maria Bjornson is stunning, and the hair and wig design by Angela Cobbin is perfection.The lighting design by Tony Award winner Paule Constable and the sound design by Mick Potter is also extraordinary, with some terrific video and projection design by Nina Dunn.There is also a wonderful use of pyrotechnics throughout the show and of course the thrilling and iconic moment when the chandelier falls towards the heads of the audience still inspires

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Meghan Markle and Mariah Carey are getting candid.

An architect says it should be mandatory for sprinkler systems to be installed during conversions of historic buildings, including hotels, in the wake of the fatal Cameron House Hotel fire.

A “management failing” appears to have led to the tragic deaths of two guests at Cameron House Hotel, an inquiry has heard.

A Cameron House night manager was left “horrified” after watching a porter use a plastic bag to clear out a fireplace – days before the practice caused a fatal blaze which killed two guests.

is down a leading lady. Following Monday night's Hometown episode, fans got a peek at what's to come the rest of the season, and plenty of drama is ahead.First, on next week's «Men Tell All» episode, host Jesse Palmer promises the goings-on will be «dramatic and shocking.» That seems true enough as Gabby Windey calls one man's explanations «bulls**t,» and Jesse gives the audience news that «is about to change your lives forever.»Then, in two weeks, the show heads to Mexico for Fantasy Suites.«I am in love and I’ve never been this happy,» Rachel Recchia says of one man. Things are less positive with Tino, whose meet-the-parents moment with Rachel was less than ideal. «I’m scared to move forward because of what happened at Hometowns,» Rachel tells him.Things may be on the fritz with Zach too, as the tech executive tells Jesse, «After Fantasy Suites, everything took a 180.

EXCLUSIVE: Doreen Calderon (Loot, Riverdale) has joined the cast of Fatal Attraction, the upcoming Paramount+ series that reimagines the classic 1980s psychosexual thriller film.

EXCLUSIVE: Elin Hilderbrand’s best-selling novel The Hotel Nantucket is in development at Warner Bros. TV with Sue Kroll set to executive produce, Deadline has learned.

Full House alum Jodie Sweetin has experienced highs and lows over the course of 2022 so far, from getting engaged to her boyfriend Mescal Wasilewski to the loss of her Full House dad Bob Saget. Her engagement, which prompted messages of love from other stars, including her TV sister Candace Cameron Bure, evolved into something more permanent after some difficulties, as Sweetin and her fiancé tied the knot on July 30.

A woman fleeing a burning hotel feared for her life as she crawled through through thick, black smoke, an inquiry has heard.

Anne Heche knew just who she wanted to portray her in a movie. In a newly released podcast recorded prior to her death, Heche shared that if a film were made about her life, she wanted Miley Cyrus or Kristen Bell to portray her.

A dad has told of the moment he launched a chair to break through a window so he could save his newlywed wife and their young son from a burning hotel.

Monday's episode of , fans got a peek at what's to come during next week's Hometown dates, and it appears Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia are in for a tumultuous time.Things start off well for the women, as Gabby gushes, «I’m so excited to meet families and deepen our connections.» Rachel agrees, telling the cameras that the experience «feels like a taste of the future.» That future is one that Zach very much wants to be a part of, as he tells the pilot, «I’m in love with you, Rachel.» Meanwhile, Erich confesses that «It’s scary to open up and show someone my entire world,» while Gabby admits that she's «terrified because I know how much I have to lose.» That seems to be Jason's family's fear too, as a woman tells him through tears, «It’s important to keep in mind what would it be like without her?»Things aren't all positive for Rachel either, as everything seems to take an awkward turn when she arrives at Tino's house.«When you know, you know,» Tino tells his family as he holds Rachel's hand. That explanation isn't enough for a man who appears to be Tino’s dad, as he tells his son, «We’re going to have to have a talk.

The 6th Annual Black Reel TV Awards were held and it was Quinta Brunson and ABC’s Abbott Elementary that took the most wins with seven in total. Brunson won four awards including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Guest Actress.

A motion by city officials for Los Angeles to enter into a master lease with the Skid Row-adjacent Cecil Hotel for a permanent housing program to address homelessness on Thursday advanced in the Homeless and Poverty Committee.

. At the end of Monday night's episode of the series, a preview of the rest of the season aired, teasing massive drama and controversy to come.All starts out well in the preview, with Zach telling Rachel that he's «falling in love with her,» Rachel gushing that she's «on cloud nine,» and Rachel telling Aven that he «really embodies» everything she wants.Things are good for Gabby too, as she tells Erich, «I’ve always wanted to be with someone like you, I just never knew it was possible,» and says of one man, «He has really shown my what it’s like to feel love.»«I feel like all my dreams are coming true,» Gabby excitedly tells Rachel, just before things began to take a turn and the nurse says in a confessional, «Sometimes if things are too good to be true that’s exactly what they are -- too good to be true.» Host Jesse Palmer is the one to reveal the cause of the turmoil, as he tells the guys, «There’s been a situation with Logan,» the guy who switched from Team Rachel to Team Gabby on Monday night's episode. Gabby is left crying by the situation, a face Jesse relays to Logan, telling him, «She was in tears.» «I feel awful,» Logan says, but Jesse is unimpressed, telling the videographer, «You’ve got to pack your bags.» Elsewhere, Tino remarks that it's «sickening» to watch Rachel kiss other guys.

Manchester United left-back Alex Telles has admitted that he is not thinking about his future beyond the end of his loan spell at Spanish side Sevilla.