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Review: CICADA at Studio Underground
by David Bravos - July 13, 2022
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. The most recent adaptation is a wonderful puppet piece based on the multi award winning picture book CICADA.
Interview: Ashleigh Rubenach And Jeremy Stanford of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - July 12, 2022
There is an air of excitement around AN AMERICAN IN PARIS opening in Perth this weekend. There have been challenges posed by the times and by putting on a show famous for its extravagance and intricacy. Ashleigh Rubenach, who plays Milo Davenport, and Jeremy Stanford, who plays Monsieur Baurel, discussed the show and their journey here.
IN SIGHT OF THE SEA Comes to Harbour Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2022
A comedy drama about two best mates determined to live a better life is the latest offering from Harbour Theatre. 
THE GLASS MENAGERIE Comes to His Majesty's Theatre in August
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2022
His Majesty's Theatre lights up for THREE WEEKS ONLY from 2-21 August with Clare Watson's captivating reimagining of The Glass Menagerie – a mind-bending masterpiece that questions truth and reality. 
Review: MY FAIR LADY at Regal Theatre
by David Bravos - July 02, 2022
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. With wonderful period costumes, a huge and varied set and a large cast of talented performers, they perfectly staged this classic.
TARZAN Comes to The Koorliny Arts Centre
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2022
With music and lyrics by Genesis drummer and singer Phil Collins, Tarzan is based on the 1999 Disney film and staged by Laughing Horse Productions at the Koorliny Arts Centre. 
HACHIKO: THE LOYAL DOG Comes to Spare Parts in July
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2022
Coming home next month from WA state tour is the winter heart warmer, Hachiko: The Loyal Dog, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre's superb tribute to a legendary dog and his unconditional loyalty that moved a nation and inspired countless communities to come together around the world.
West Australian Opera Presents Puccini's TOSCA Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2022
West Australian Opera presents Puccini’s Tosca in a striking production new to Perth from 14 – 23 July at His Majesty’s Theatre. An operatic thriller fuelled by revolution and romance, Tosca poses the question: what would you sacrifice for love?
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will commence performances at Perth's Crown Theatre in February 2023
by Grace Cutler - June 25, 2022
Global Creatures today announced that MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will commence performances at Perth’s Crown Theatre in February 2023. Tickets for the Perth season of the first Australian produced musical to win the Tony Award for Best Musical, go on sale to the general public on Thursday 28 July, with pre-sale tickets available to waitlist members from Monday 25 July.
Interview: Matt Lee of FROZEN THE MUSICAL at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - June 21, 2022
Worldwide smash hit musical FROZEN is right at home in Australia as winter takes hold. Based on the record breaking 2013 animation, the musical is full of themes of family, love, and acceptance: things the world needs right now according to Matt Lee, who plays Olaf the Snowman.
THE COLOUR RED Installation By Moana Mayatrix and Lucas Bowers Comes to PS Art Space Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
'The Colour Red' is a creative collaboration of musician, performer and writer Moana Mayatrix and artist and designer Lucas Bowers, that melds original music, story-telling, visual art, animation and fashion into a fearless feast of creative expression.
Barking Gecko Theatre Brings Shaun Tan's Book CICADA to Life on Stage Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
This July Barking Gecko Theatre brings lauded WA storyteller Shaun Tan's masterpiece  to life with exquisite puppetry and visual storytelling. Winner of the Children's Book Council Award for Best Picture Book in 2019, it has been adapted for the stage by Barking Gecko's Artistic Director Luke Kerridge and leading theatre makers Arielle Gray and Tim Watts.
Natalie Allen and HotHouse Company Present IN CRIMSON, a New Immersive Dance Theatre Work
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2022
Poe's short story tells of Prince Prospero fleeing to his castellated abbey to escape from the Red Death, a plague that is spreading rapidly throughout the village. He invites noblemen to join him to retreat from the plague. They survive for months, so the prince decides to host a masquerade ball to celebrate their continuing existence, but at the stroke of midnight, death arrives, and they all fall dead to the Red Death.
I'M WITH HER Comes to Subiaco Arts Centre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2022
In this era of #MeToo and Time’s Up, millions of women are sharing their accounts of abuse, exploitation and discrimination. Inside every story is a part we don't always tell, a seed of heroic resistance.
Jordan Peterson Adds New Shows To November 2022 Tour
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2022
Due to public demand, TEG Dainty has today announced that renowned professor, clinical psychologist, and international best-selling author, Dr. Jordan Peterson has added two new dates to his 'Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life Tour'.
BWW Review: ONCE at Regal Theatre
by David Bravos - June 08, 2022
ONCE has taken the world by storm. Beginning as a 2007 movie, it went to Broadway in 2011 where it won multiple awards. It played to sold out audiences in Sydney,and Perth can count itself lucky to be hosting it now. The hype is justified, the awards fully with merit, and it is no stretch to say that witnessing this musical is an absolute pleasure.
BWW Review: GREASE at Royale Theatre At Planet Royale
by David Bravos - June 06, 2022
There is always plenty of nostalgia around GREASE, something which Drew Anthony Creative’s latest production was more than happy to tap into. The on stage cast shouldered the responsibility themselves and put on an outstanding show at an interesting and exciting new theatre in Northbridge.
John Montesante Dectet Comes To Birds Basement This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
John Montesante Dectet is a stylish, 10-piece, horn-led jazz ensemble formed in 2012, boasting six stellar horns, a matchless rhythm section with 2 featured singers – performing exceptional arrangements, honouring the Blue Note and Bebop era.
MISMATCHED, A Musical Celebration Of Unlikely Couples Comes to the Government House Ballroom in June
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
Cabaret veterans Penny “Divalicious” Shaw and award-winning baritone Robert Hofmann combine their creative forces to explore the rich repertoire of songs inspired by love in its less than romantic forms in the grand elegance of Government House Ballroom on Saturday 18 July 2022.
Bell Shakespeare's Production of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Will Tour to 19 Venues Around Australia
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2022
Bell Shakespeare will take its production of The Comedy of Errors on a major national tour to 19 cities and regional centres across Australia in New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, Northern Territory, Tasmania and Australian Capital Territory from July through October this year.
CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE 90S MUSICAL Announces Perth and Canberra Seasons
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
David Venn Enterprises (The Wedding Singer, Bring It On: The Musical) is thrilled to add Perth and Canberra seasons to the national tour of Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical, kicking off in Melbourne from 25 May. 
BWW Review: EARTHSIDE at The Blue Room Theatre
by David Bravos - May 03, 2022
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. In EARTHSIDE, Kaitlin Tinker imagines herself as Ripley on her own strange and perilous journey into the unknown of childbirth.
Disney's FROZEN Comes to Perth this Summer
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2022
West Australian audiences will experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen when the much-anticipated Perth season of the hit Broadway musical opens in August 2022. Following the incredible local success of The Lion King, Mary Poppins and Aladdin, this brand new musical by the same producers, will open at the Crown Theatre Perth in August 2022. 
FIREBRINGER Comes to Melville Theatre This May
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2022
The stage is set to burn bright with the West Australian premiere of the musical Firebringer at Melville Theatre this May. 
Perth Theatre Announces JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Panto
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
Perth Theatre has sown the seeds for another season of fee, fi, fo fun and laughter with the announcement of 2022 panto Jack and the Beanstalk.

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