Australia - Perth Theatre Newsroom

A cult classic horror film franchise from the 1980s has risen from the dead – reincarnated as a comedy musical at Limelight Theatre.

BlakDance will bring to Perth WA premieres of two bold works, The Other Side of Me by Gary Lang NT Dance Company (State Theatre Centre 30 April - 2 May), and SILENCE by Karul Projects at His Majesty’s Theatre (1-2 May).

The world-famous Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical Evita is coming to Stirling Theatre. See photos of the cast. 

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.

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. 

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

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!