John Akomfrah: The Unfinished Conversation Comes to Birmingham 2022 Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
Since the early 1980s, John Akomfrah's moving image works have offered some of the most rigorous and expansive reflections on the culture of the black diaspora, both in the UK and around the world. MAC will be presenting The Unfinished Conversation to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of his seminal film installation, a moving portrait of the life and work of distinguished cultural theorist, Stuart Hall, who led the Cultural Studies department at the University of Birmingham from 1964.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
Since the early 1980s, John Akomfrah's moving image works have offered some of the most rigorous and expansive reflections on the culture of the black diaspora, both in the UK and around the world. MAC will be presenting The Unfinished Conversation to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of his seminal film installation, a moving portrait of the life and work of distinguished cultural theorist, Stuart Hall, who led the Cultural Studies department at the University of Birmingham from 1964.
Kaitlin Tinker Brings EARTHSIDE to the Blue Room Theatre in May
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
EARTHSIDE re-frames the wildly true account of one woman's quest to survive pregnancy, birth and trauma, through the cinematic lens of Ellen Ripley's own dire attempts to escape the Nostromo alive.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
EARTHSIDE re-frames the wildly true account of one woman's quest to survive pregnancy, birth and trauma, through the cinematic lens of Ellen Ripley's own dire attempts to escape the Nostromo alive.
BWW Review: FAME: THE MUSICAL at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - April 18, 2022
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. This production bills itself as being by Western Australians, for Western Australians, and in doing so shows that WA is indeed home to many talented performers and creatives. Read our critic's review.
by David Bravos - April 18, 2022
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. This production bills itself as being by Western Australians, for Western Australians, and in doing so shows that WA is indeed home to many talented performers and creatives. Read our critic's review.
A CABARET OF GOLDEN AGE MUSICALS Comes to Roleystone Theatre at Armadale District Hall
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
Take a trip back in time and get ready to swing to the sounds of yesteryear in A Cabaret of Golden Age Musicals.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
Take a trip back in time and get ready to swing to the sounds of yesteryear in A Cabaret of Golden Age Musicals.
TOAST Comes to Studio Underground Next Month
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2022
Black Swan State Theatre Company and The Blue Room Theatre presents TOAST by Liz Newell, 5 May to 15 May, 2022, Studio Underground.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2022
Black Swan State Theatre Company and The Blue Room Theatre presents TOAST by Liz Newell, 5 May to 15 May, 2022, Studio Underground.
Multi-Cultural AS YOU LIKE IT Comes to Perth Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2022
Coming to Perth Theatre from Thursday 21 until Saturday 23 April, Northern Broadsides and New Vic’s production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It is a bold and refreshing take on the bard’s most musical comedy. Directed by former Artistic Director of the National Theatre of Scotland, Laurie Sansom, known by Perth audiences for his stunning direction on his NTS swansong; the dramatic and heart-rending The 306: Dawn, As You Like It features a 12-strong cast of actors include non-binary and disabled performers.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2022
Coming to Perth Theatre from Thursday 21 until Saturday 23 April, Northern Broadsides and New Vic’s production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It is a bold and refreshing take on the bard’s most musical comedy. Directed by former Artistic Director of the National Theatre of Scotland, Laurie Sansom, known by Perth audiences for his stunning direction on his NTS swansong; the dramatic and heart-rending The 306: Dawn, As You Like It features a 12-strong cast of actors include non-binary and disabled performers.
Dan Giovannoni of THE GREAT UN-WONDERING OF WILBUR WHITTAKER at State Theatre Centre
by David Bravos - April 05, 2022
How important is imagination? Perhaps those of us further into our adult lives may value it a bit less, and this devaluation with age is explored in The Barking Gecko Theatre’s latest work, written by Dan Giovannoni and directed by Luke Kerridge. I caught up with Dan to discuss the show and what we can expect from it.
by David Bravos - April 05, 2022
How important is imagination? Perhaps those of us further into our adult lives may value it a bit less, and this devaluation with age is explored in The Barking Gecko Theatre’s latest work, written by Dan Giovannoni and directed by Luke Kerridge. I caught up with Dan to discuss the show and what we can expect from it.
Black Dyke Band Will Play Perth Festival Of Arts 50th Anniversary Closing Concert
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
Formed over 150 years ago and hailing from Queensbury, Black Dyke Band is the most recorded band in the world with over 350 recordings and growing every year. In October 2020 the band's recording of music by John Rutter become the first by a brass band to reach No.1 in the classical music chart.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
Formed over 150 years ago and hailing from Queensbury, Black Dyke Band is the most recorded band in the world with over 350 recordings and growing every year. In October 2020 the band's recording of music by John Rutter become the first by a brass band to reach No.1 in the classical music chart.
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre Presents THE VELVETEEN RABBIT This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre presents an enchanting and uplifting childhood classic THE VELVETEEN RABBIT for the April school holidays with a centenary production that brims with hope, love, and adventure on its 100th Anniversary.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre presents an enchanting and uplifting childhood classic THE VELVETEEN RABBIT for the April school holidays with a centenary production that brims with hope, love, and adventure on its 100th Anniversary.
West Australian Premiere of FREAKY FRIDAY Comes to Stirling Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2022
Get ready for a freaky West Australian premiere – the highly-popular musical Freaky Friday is coming to Stirling Theatre. Based on the Mary Rodgers novel and directed by Kimberley Shaw, the stage show tells a similar story to the four Disney movies of the same name.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2022
Get ready for a freaky West Australian premiere – the highly-popular musical Freaky Friday is coming to Stirling Theatre. Based on the Mary Rodgers novel and directed by Kimberley Shaw, the stage show tells a similar story to the four Disney movies of the same name.
Black Swan Announces New Leadership Team
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2022
Black Swan has announced the appointments of Kate Champion as Artistic Director and Ian Booth as Chief Executive Officer for our State Theatre Company of Western Australia.
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2022
Black Swan has announced the appointments of Kate Champion as Artistic Director and Ian Booth as Chief Executive Officer for our State Theatre Company of Western Australia.
Upcoming Lineup Announced For the Belmont Filmhouse
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
Spring is finally here, but if you're in need of somewhere to shelter from all the sunshine, Belmont Filmhouse has got an absolutely stunning line-up of film to keep you busy.
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
Spring is finally here, but if you're in need of somewhere to shelter from all the sunshine, Belmont Filmhouse has got an absolutely stunning line-up of film to keep you busy.
GLAMOURPUSSY AND THE HIP REPLACEMENTS Comes to Goodwood Theatre & Studio SA in April
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2022
Dressed for success, GlamourPussy's mission is to spread the good word as she sings of the joys of post-menopause: when a girl finally gets her body, her mind and her life back after the lost years in hormone hell.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2022
Dressed for success, GlamourPussy's mission is to spread the good word as she sings of the joys of post-menopause: when a girl finally gets her body, her mind and her life back after the lost years in hormone hell.
Scottish Rock Band Twin Atlantic To Play Headline Show At Perth Festival Of Arts
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2022
Scottish alt-rock band Twin Atlantic are the newest addition to this year's increasingly exciting line-up at Perth Festival of the Arts 50th Anniversary Year in May. The headline show will take place at Perth Concert Hall on Friday 27 May.
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2022
Scottish alt-rock band Twin Atlantic are the newest addition to this year's increasingly exciting line-up at Perth Festival of the Arts 50th Anniversary Year in May. The headline show will take place at Perth Concert Hall on Friday 27 May.
Perth Concert Hall To Host Concert For Ukraine
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2022
Scottish music fans will have the chance to show their support for Ukraine by attending a special fundraising performance in Perth Concert Hall.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2022
Scottish music fans will have the chance to show their support for Ukraine by attending a special fundraising performance in Perth Concert Hall.
Photos: SPAGHETTI FROM GRACELAND playing at Harbour Theatre finishes this week!
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2022
Spaghetti from Graceland is by WA’s very own and most popular playwright, Noel O’Neill. With 30 plays now in his portfolio, this is a madcap sequel to the 2021 comedy, Confetti from Graceland.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2022
Spaghetti from Graceland is by WA’s very own and most popular playwright, Noel O’Neill. With 30 plays now in his portfolio, this is a madcap sequel to the 2021 comedy, Confetti from Graceland.
Perth Festival Of Arts Announces 2022 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2022
The city of Perth is ready to welcome both big internationally renowned names and the hottest emerging Scottish talent from the world of music, arts and culture this May for the 50th Perth Festival of the Arts.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2022
The city of Perth is ready to welcome both big internationally renowned names and the hottest emerging Scottish talent from the world of music, arts and culture this May for the 50th Perth Festival of the Arts.
BARRACKING FOR THE UMPIRE Postponed at Black Swan
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2022
Black Swan State Theatre Company has announced that the upcoming season of Barracking for the Umpire by Andrea Gibbs has been postponed. This has been a difficult decision made in light of the increased COVID restrictions that apply to theatres, as well as WA's ever-growing COVID infections and associated risks.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2022
Black Swan State Theatre Company has announced that the upcoming season of Barracking for the Umpire by Andrea Gibbs has been postponed. This has been a difficult decision made in light of the increased COVID restrictions that apply to theatres, as well as WA's ever-growing COVID infections and associated risks.
Dr Michael Mosley Announces Australian Tour Opening in May
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2022
Join Michael Mosley as he takes you, live-on-stage, on a journey of that most miraculous, complex, and sometimes beautiful organism that is your body. Dr Mosley will be to touring Australia in May 2022.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2022
Join Michael Mosley as he takes you, live-on-stage, on a journey of that most miraculous, complex, and sometimes beautiful organism that is your body. Dr Mosley will be to touring Australia in May 2022.
BWW Review: ALTAR BOYZ at Subiaco Arts Centre
by David Bravos - February 14, 2022
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. The result is a hilariously enlightening Christian boy-band concert that may not save your soul, but that is sure to entertain you.
by David Bravos - February 14, 2022
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. The result is a hilariously enlightening Christian boy-band concert that may not save your soul, but that is sure to entertain you.
Harbour Theatre to Present SPAGHETTI FROM GRACELAND
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2022
It's time to go nuts again in the Elvis-themed Spaghetti From Graceland at Harbour Theatre, a sequel to last year’s Confetti From Graceland featuring the Nutz family. Written by Noel O’Neill and directed by Sue Hasey for Maverick Productions, the comedy is set two years after the first production ends, following Elvis’ death and the dramatic wedding of Vince Nutz’s daughter.
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2022
It's time to go nuts again in the Elvis-themed Spaghetti From Graceland at Harbour Theatre, a sequel to last year’s Confetti From Graceland featuring the Nutz family. Written by Noel O’Neill and directed by Sue Hasey for Maverick Productions, the comedy is set two years after the first production ends, following Elvis’ death and the dramatic wedding of Vince Nutz’s daughter.
BWW Review: AVENUE Q at Subiaco Arts Centre
by David Bravos - February 13, 2022
With Fringe in full swing, Arise Productions threw in a treat with a performance of AVENUE Q. The show, which debuted in 2003, has consistently been praised for its honest approach to the themes it presents, and this production gave time to those themes but also kept the laughs going for an entertaining night out.
by David Bravos - February 13, 2022
With Fringe in full swing, Arise Productions threw in a treat with a performance of AVENUE Q. The show, which debuted in 2003, has consistently been praised for its honest approach to the themes it presents, and this production gave time to those themes but also kept the laughs going for an entertaining night out.
BWW Review: THIS IS WHERE WE LIVE at Cookery At Girls' School
by David Bravos - February 11, 2022
There is so much to love about Perth Fringeworld. From the showcasing of a vast array of talents, to uncovering hidden gems of local and Australian talent. One such gem is THIS IS WHERE WE LIVE, written by Australian author Vivienne Walsh and presented by Perth based Feet First Collective. The narrative explores the connection between two teenagers in rural Australia with vastly different backgrounds and vastly different futures in a riveting and provocative two-person play.
by David Bravos - February 11, 2022
There is so much to love about Perth Fringeworld. From the showcasing of a vast array of talents, to uncovering hidden gems of local and Australian talent. One such gem is THIS IS WHERE WE LIVE, written by Australian author Vivienne Walsh and presented by Perth based Feet First Collective. The narrative explores the connection between two teenagers in rural Australia with vastly different backgrounds and vastly different futures in a riveting and provocative two-person play.
BWW Review: LIFE'S A DRAG: THE SEQUEL at Red Room At The Court
by David Bravos - February 04, 2022
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. Ever wanted to know how one of Perth’s premier drag queens got to where they are? Prepare to find out in an entertaining and honest hour of anecdotes and matching songs.
by David Bravos - February 04, 2022
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. Ever wanted to know how one of Perth’s premier drag queens got to where they are? Prepare to find out in an entertaining and honest hour of anecdotes and matching songs.
Season Adjustment Announced For CITY OF GOLD in Perth
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2022
City of Gold by Meyne Wyatt will be proceeding in Perth next month. The season dates have had to be adjusted so that key artists can continue to lead this compelling production for WA audiences.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2022
City of Gold by Meyne Wyatt will be proceeding in Perth next month. The season dates have had to be adjusted so that key artists can continue to lead this compelling production for WA audiences.
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