Review: CYRANO at Heath Ledger Theater
In Virginia Gay’s reimagining of CYRANO, it is stripped back and rebuilt as a play for our times in our times, without giving up the power of words and the fantasy that contribute to the narrative.
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Review: SIX THE MUSICAL at Crown Theatre
Worldwide smash SIX THE MUSICAL has arrived in Perth for a limited season.
Review: BARRACKING FOR THE UMPIRE at Subiaco Arts Centre
The crux of BARRACKING FOR THE UMPIRE puts AFL in a different light, one that is swiftly becoming worryingly relevant.
Review: THE GRAND DUKE at Dolphin Theatre At UWA
For their latest treat to a willing Perth audience, the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of WA dove deep into the archives for the famous pairs last production, THE GRAND DUKE.
Review: SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL at Regal Theatre
I once asked a friend for recommendations of good musicals, and they suggested SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL.
Review: CHICACO- A MUSICAL VAUDEVILLE at The Royale Theatre At Planet Royale
Vaudevilles traditionally lean far more on entertainment than on any moral or philosophical lessons, and the goal of Drew Anthony Creative’s production of CHICAGO (subtitles ‘A musical vaudeville) is simply that; a cast of entertainers, entertaining.
Review: FROZEN THE MUSICAL at Crown Theatre
The movie Frozen is well known, a heart-warming theme of love and family with a bit of humour and magic throughout.
Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at His Majesty's Theatre
Tennessee Williams' classic play THE GLASS MENAGERIE transformed the stage at His Majesty’s Theatre with some modern touches that enhance how this story is told.
Review: BECOMING ELIZA at His Majesty's Theatre
What did our critic think of BECOMING ELIZA at His Majesty's Theatre? Anna O'Byrne has led quite the life, with a theatre resume that many could only dream of.
Review: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at Crown Theatre
Part ballet showcase, part classic musical, and all spectacular theater production, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is a phenomenon of theatre that ticks all the boxes.
Review: CICADA at Studio Underground
The work of children’s author Shaun Tan has leapt from the pages into many different forms including orchestra recitals, an Academy Award winning animated film, a concept album, and even an opera.
Review: MY FAIR LADY at Regal Theatre
Having wowed Perth with their debut production of The Producers last year, Alexandra Theater was happy to go large again- perhaps even larger- and brought out theater icon MY FAIR LADY for their winter production.
BWW Review: ONCE at Regal Theatre
ONCE has taken the world by storm.
BWW Review: GREASE at Royale Theatre At Planet Royale
There is always plenty of nostalgia around GREASE, something which Drew Anthony Creative’s latest production was more than happy to tap into.
BWW Review: EARTHSIDE at The Blue Room Theatre
In the film Alien, Ellen Ripley is a smart woman who no one listens to, which ends up costing most of the crew their lives.
BWW Review: FAME: THE MUSICAL at Crown Theatre
Based on the hit 1980 film and the television series it spawned, FAME: THE MUSICAL has burst into Crown Theatre to tell the story of a group of aspiring performers.
BWW Review: ALTAR BOYZ at Subiaco Arts Centre
With Perth Fringeworld drawing to a close, Arise Productions went for a quick backup from their production of Avenue Q to put on another comedy and off-Broadway smash in ALTAR BOYZ.
BWW Review: AVENUE Q at Subiaco Arts Centre
With Fringe in full swing, Arise Productions threw in a treat with a performance of AVENUE Q.
BWW Review: THIS IS WHERE WE LIVE at Cookery At Girls' School
There is so much to love about Perth Fringeworld.
BWW Review: LIFE'S A DRAG: THE SEQUEL at Red Room At The Court
Following a successful 2021 run but with more of an amazing life to explore, Dean Misdale returns to Perth Fringe Festival with LIFE’S A DRAG: THE SEQUEL.
BWW Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Crown Theatre
THE WIZARD OF OZ, and HAMA Productions pulled out all the stops to stage a spectacular production at Crown Theatre, with an entertaining, energetic and colourful production being a wonderful way to kick off 2022 in the theatre.
BWW Review: CINDERELLA- A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME at Regal Theatre
Very few Christmas songs mention the many pantomimes that are put on in this most wonderful time of the year.
BWW Review: NEVERMORE at Subiaco Arts Centre
The life of Edgar Allen Poe is the subject of much discussion and debate, and he continues to be a most fascinating character.
BWW Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Regal Theatre
Part of Entertaind Production’s ethos is minimalism in their settings, which seems to lend itself perfectly to LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.
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The Shawshank Redemption The Regal Theatre (3/12-3/21) |
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BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Crown Theatre Perth (8/20-9/06) |
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A VERY MUSICAL THEATRE CHRISTMAS Planet Royale (12/18-12/19) |
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BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL - Auslan Interpreted Performance Crown Theatre Perth (9/06-9/06) |
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The Book of Mormon (Australia) Crown Theatre Perth (10/20-11/01) |