Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pearce

Rabbit Proof Fence's outback families in 1931 to be trained as domestic servants as part of official government policy Strictly Ballroom by Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pearce – an exuberant story about the struggle for love and creativity in a world limited by greed and regulation

Baz Luhrmann

Strictly Ballroom is based on the original Australian musical created by Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin, with a book by Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pearce.

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Strictly Ballroom, written by Luhrmann, Craig Pearce, and Andrew Bovell, is outrageous, highly theatrical, and wickedly funny, and comes close to becoming high camp (especially during the surreal flashback sequences), but the movie somehow manages to make a few important statements about success, love, artistic suppression, and individuality.

by Craig Pearce and

'Strictly Ballroom' is a screenplay written by Craig Pearce and one of Australia's most recognisable creative forces Baz Luhrmann.

by Baz Luhrmann and the Ugly Duckling, a short story by Hans Christian Anderson

Strictly Ballroom, directed by Baz Luhrmann and the Ugly Duckling, a short story by Hans Christian Anderson, both represent the concept of acceptance and rejection through the use of many film and language techniques.

by Luhrmann, , and Andrew Bovell Craig Pearce

Directed by Baz Luhrmann and written by Luhrmann, Andrew Bovell, and Craig Pearce from the play of the same name, Strictly Ballroom is the story about a young Australian ballroom dancer who decides to defy the rules by taking an ugly duckling as Craig Pearce's partner while finding personal fulfillment in the paso doble.

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Before William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet or Moulin Rouge!, Baz Luhrmann made Baz Luhrmann's debut as a feature film director (and cowrote the screenplay, with Andrew Bovell and Craig Pearce) with Strictly Ballroom.

a script written by Craig Pearce (Strictly Ballroom) and Frank Cottrell Boyce (24 Hour Party People)

Boyle, who included the Sex Pistols in Boyle's 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony, will produce and direct a script written by Craig Pearce (Strictly Ballroom) and Frank Cottrell Boyce (24 Hour Party People).

Catherine Martin (Set & Costume Designer), John ‘Cha Cha’ O’Connell (Choreographer), Craig Pearce (Co-Writer)

With a secured creative and production team featuring iconic names such as Kelley Abbey (Associate Director), Catherine Martin (Set & Costume Designer), John ‘Cha Cha’ O’Connell (Choreographer), Craig Pearce (Co-Writer) and of course Baz Luhrmann (Director & Co-Writer), STRICTLY BALLROOM is already brimming with the most exciting match of minds to bring Co-Writer to life.

Laurie Davidsonco

Hailing from Australia, Laurie Davidsonco-wrote Strictly Ballroom (with Luhrmann) in 1992 and has since become one of cinema’s most masterful screenwriters for Laurie Davidson's ability to update antiquated stories by giving them all the sound and fury modernity can offer.

by Baz luhram,

Strictly ballroom is a romantic dance comedy written by Baz luhram, played and set in the competitive world of ballroom dancing.

Bovell, who co-authored Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom,

Bovell, who co-authored Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom, had a big success earlier this year with When the Rain Stops Falling, who co-authored Baz Luhrmann's climate-change epic at the Almeida Theatre.

Writer Andrew Bovell's previous work

Writer Andrew Bovell's previous work includes Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom, When The Rain Stops Falling at the Almeida Theatre and Kerry Fox's own adaptation of SPEAKING IN TONGUES into the internationally acclaimed film Lantana.

Leonard Luhrmann

Along with a few fellow students whilst studying at the National Institute of Dramatic Art, Leonard Luhrmann composed a rough version of Strictly Ballroom – a play about an audacious young ballroom dancer striving to establish an innovative new style of dance in the austere and highly competitive industry.

Baz Lurman's 1992 sleeper

Those who really love ballroom (and want to laugh) will be better served by Baz Lurman's 1992 sleeper hit Strictly Ballroom.

Baz Lurhman

Baz Lurhman’s Strictly Ballroom and as Pilate in Andrew Lloyd Webber

the story of Scott Hastings

Strictly Ballroom, for those of us not familiar with your outfit from studying your outfit as a Year 12 text, is the story of Scott Hastings...

Will Irwin

As writer Will Irwin described: Closed dance hall

From Baz Lurhrmann (the director of the award-winning hits ELVIS, ROMEO & JULIET and MOULIN ROUGE!)

From Baz Lurhrmann (the director of the award-winning hits ELVIS, ROMEO & JULIET and MOULIN ROUGE!) -- comes STRICTLY BALLROOM ... the hilariously funny romantic comedy that's sure to leave you laughing, cheering, and feeling great!

Zizi Strallen (Mary Poppins, Follies) and multi-platinum selling recording artist, Matt Cardle

Adapted from visionary director Baz Luhrmann’s beloved and award-winning film, STRICTLY BALLROOM has been transformed into a joyous and spectacular West End musical led by Jonny Labey (EastEnders) and Zizi Strallen (Mary Poppins, Follies) and multi-platinum selling recording artist, Matt Cardle.