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Tickets Now On Sale For SIX THE MUSICAL Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2024

Tickets are on sale today for SIX the Musical, embarking on Australian tour beginning this August! SIX will reign again at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from August 2024, the Theatre Royal Sydney from October 2024 and at QPAC’s Playhouse in Brisbane from January 2025.

BARRACKING FOR THE UMPIRE Returns to Perth in April
by Stephi Wild - March 19, 2024

After a best on ground performance in 2022, the award-winning family drama Barracking for the Umpire returns for an encore Perth season before hitting the road on a regional WA tour. 

Silvia Colloca Will Join Matteo Bocelli at Performances on Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - March 01, 2024

Italian singer/songwriter MATTEO BOCELLI, son of the legendary Tuscan Tenor Andrea Bocelli, will bring A Night with Matteo to some of Australia’s most spectacular concert venues this month.  SILVIA COLLOCA will be the very special guest at the Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne performances.

Cast Set For 2024 Australian Tour of THE MOUSETRAP
by Stephi Wild - February 29, 2024

The cast for the 2024 Australian tour of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has been announced today by producers John Frost for Crossroads Live and Shake & Stir Theatre Co.

Kaz Cooke and Judith Lucy Will Embark on MENOPAUSAL NIGHT OUT Tour
by Stephi Wild - February 29, 2024

Kaz Cooke and Judith Lucy are hitting the road with their Menopausal Night Out tour, bringing stand-up comedy, laughs and really useful chats about perimenopause and whatever comes next to audiences across Australia.

THE DOG / THE CAT By Brendan Cowell And Lally Katz To Be Presented By FTC And JackRabbit Productions
by A.A. Cristi - February 26, 2024

Discover the hilarious rom-com double bill, THE DOG / THE CAT by Brendan Cowell & Lally Katz. Dive into the world of breakups, makeups, and the pets caught in the middle of human drama in this WA premiere.

Photos: First Look at Limelight Theatre's AN INSPECTOR CALLS
by Blair Ingenthron - February 11, 2024

Limelight Theatre is presenting An Inspector Calls as its first season of 2024. See photos from the production here!

Patti Newton Will Remain With the GREASE Cast as it Tours to Sydney and Perth
by Stephi Wild - February 06, 2024

Patti Newton has confirmed that she will be continuing with her role of Miss Lynch in the hit-musical GREASE when it tours to Sydney and Perth later this year. Find out when and where you can catch her in the show here!

ANTIGONE Comes to Perth Youth Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - February 01, 2024

The members of Perth Youth Theatre will step into the spotlight once again this February with their main stage production of Antigone.

Review: CLUB KABARETT at L'Euro Grande
by David Bravos - January 26, 2024

It’s Fringe World time again, and doesn’t it come around quickly! Perth and Northbridge have turned into a hive of activity. The show, as always, seems to capture the spirit of Fringe; daring, sexy, humourous, and with a little something for everyone.

A NIGHT OF COMEDY Comes to the Stirling Theatre in February
by Stephi Wild - January 26, 2024

Get ready to laugh with three short plays – presented under the banner of “A Night of Comedy” – at Stirling Theatre in February. 

Steven Bartlett Will Embark on Australian Tour in April
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2024

Steven Bartlett, host of the hit podcast The Diary of a CEO, will present to Australian audiences for the very first time in April 2024 with his new live show The Business & Life Speaking Tour.

PILLOW FIGHT Comes to Spare Parts Puppet Theatre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - January 15, 2024

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre unleashes its 2024 program with the perfect summer holiday romp, Pillow Fight, a riotous comedy about biscuit banditry, puppet pandemonium and the unbreakable bonds of family.

THE OAK TREE Comes to Peninsula Farm This Month
by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2024

Following the success of its debut season, the beautifully haunting The Oak Tree is branching out with performances at the historic Peninsula Farm in Maylands. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Review: & JULIET at Crown Theater
by David Bravos - January 08, 2024

The new year is often a time for looking back and we’re looking back some 500 years to reimagine Romeo & Juliet. & JULIET explores what would happen if Juliet had decided to pursue her own life and love. What ensues is a hilarious and heartwarming journey where you’ll laugh and cry as William Shakespeare rewrites one of his classics on the fly.

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Australia - Perth Awards
by BWW Awards - January 05, 2024

Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Australia - Perth Awards! Winners include The Royale Theatre at Planet Royale and more!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Australia - Perth Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - December 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Australia - Perth Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Perth Theatre and Concert Hall Unveil January-June 2024 Season Brochure
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 21, 2023

Explore the diverse range of entertainment and activities in store for the 2024 season at Perth Theatre and Concert Hall. From captivating shows to exciting events, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on the unmissable experiences awaiting you in Perth.

LADY MACBETH PLAYED WING DEFENCE Opens in January in Perth
by Stephi Wild - December 20, 2023

Crash Theatre Company presents their first original musical Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence, an electrifying musical experience serving hot, sporty, girl power like you’ve never seen before.

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Australia - Perth Awards; STRICTLY BALLROOM, BARRACKING FOR THE UMPIRE BY ANDREA GIBBS, The Royale Theatre at Planet Royale & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - December 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Australia - Perth Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

SHADOW BOXING To Run At Jonesway Theatre, 9-11 February
by A.A. Cristi - December 11, 2023

Explore the sexuality, masculinity, violence, and vulnerability of the boxing ring in the upcoming production of Shadow Boxing at Jonesway Theatre.

BroadwayWorld Australia - Perth Awards; STRICTLY BALLROOM, BARRACKING FOR THE UMPIRE BY ANDREA GIBBS, The Royale Theatre at Planet Royale & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - December 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Australia - Perth Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Australia - Perth Awards December 5th Standings; STRICTLY BALLROOM Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 05, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Australia - Perth Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: CHICAGO at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - November 29, 2023

What did our critic think of CHICAGO at Crown Theatre?

Review: DIRTY BIRDS at Heath Ledger Theater
by David Bravos - November 28, 2023

DIRTY BIRDS is a joyful and thought-provoking meander through a series of scenes as navigated by sisters who run the full breadth of feelings between siblings, from love and longing through to rivalry and indifference. This may be their first time sharing the pen and the stage, but if DIRTY BIRDS is anything to go by, we hope it's not their last.


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