I sit in the small field of miners who enjoy theatre. My love began when The Phantom of the Opera toured to Perth, and I dragged my new girlfriend along. Interest in one show became an interest in many, as the girlfriend became a wife.
BWW Review: CRAZY FOR YOU at His Majesty's Theatre - Several of the performers in this WAAPA shows have gone on (as many who watched thought they would) to greater things. WAAPA develops many stars of stage and screen, which is why I always endeavour to at least see their show piece final year performance.
Review: SIX THE MUSICAL at Crown Theatre - The way this show hit me was unlike anything I recall feeling before, and I struggled to put it into words. I fairly often see shows multiple times, however I was genuinely at a loss when the season of SIX finished locally.
Just over 100 years ago, Perth was rocked by a murder that paralleled events happening on the other side of the world that were to become the inspiration for the musical Chicago.
It's a twisted tale of desperation and botany that has been delighting audiences for decades, but few productions of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS have managed to balance its comedic and darker elements as deftly as the new one at Planet Royale.
The enchanting tale of Beauty and the Beast has arrived at Perth's Crown Theatre, captivating audiences with its timeless magic and spectacular production.
PLIED AND PREJUDICE, the wildly unhinged adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel, has taken Perth by storm, offering a riotous and liquor-soaked theatrical experience.
Jonathan Biggins brings his acclaimed one-man show THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO PAUL to the State Theatre Centre, offering audiences a captivating and often hilarious journey into the mind of former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating.
Black Swan Theatre Company’s latest offering brings us Deborah Frances-White, celebrated author and host of The Guilty Feminist podcast, making a powerful foray into playwriting with NEVER HAVE I EVER.
Part tribute act, part concert spectacle, and all entertainment, LIAM COOPER’S KING OF THE KEYS is a tour of some of the biggest piano classics going, with a dash of other hits for good measure.
When Drew Anthony asked the audiences from the 2024 season of shows what they wanted to see next, the first choice was overwhelming; people wanted to see FOOTLOOSE.
What did our critic think of SISTER ACT at Crown Theatre? This musical adaptation of the beloved 1992 film, starring Casey Donovan as Deloris Van Cartier, radiates infectious energy, blending soulful melodies with a hilarious and heartwarming story that's sure to convert you.
With a firm set and staunch fan based long established, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: A MUSICAL TALE already has a sizeable audience to please before the casual theatre goer is catered for.
Set in a scorching Oklahoma summer, AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY takes a contemporary look at the collapse of the American dream, illustrated by the collapse of a family unit.
Fringe World is back in full swing, and once again Bernie Dieter's CLUB KABARETT is a must-see! This year's show brings the same captivating energy and thrilling performances, but with some exciting new additions.