Amy Manford And Genevieve McCarthy of DISNEY IN CONCERT: A DREAM IS A WISH at Riverside Theatre
by David Bravos - August 08, 2021
Genevieve McCarthy and Amy Manford are no strangers to big performances and big stages. In a coup of sorts, the two have become the first all-female team to be granted rights to perform Disney songs, which they will showcase in DISNEY IN CONCERT: A DREAM IS A WISH in October.
by David Bravos - August 08, 2021
Genevieve McCarthy and Amy Manford are no strangers to big performances and big stages. In a coup of sorts, the two have become the first all-female team to be granted rights to perform Disney songs, which they will showcase in DISNEY IN CONCERT: A DREAM IS A WISH in October.
Alan Gill of EMILIE: LA MARQUISE DU CHATELET DEFENDS HER LIFE TONIGHT at Subiaco Arts Centre
by David Bravos - August 05, 2021
Chances are you haven't heard of Emilie. She made contributions to science and philosophy, but she is most well known simply for being Voltaire’s lover. Anatomical Heart Productions are seeking to change Emilie’s place in history, and Alan Gill who plays Voltaire stopped to chat about the play, the company, and history's problematic view of women.
by David Bravos - August 05, 2021
Chances are you haven't heard of Emilie. She made contributions to science and philosophy, but she is most well known simply for being Voltaire’s lover. Anatomical Heart Productions are seeking to change Emilie’s place in history, and Alan Gill who plays Voltaire stopped to chat about the play, the company, and history's problematic view of women.
BWW Previews: SAVAGE GRACE at State Theatre Centre Of WA
by David Bravos - August 04, 2021
In 2001 Sally Richardson founded Steamworks Arts. Their first wort was a hit, enjoying two runs in Perth before being invited to Sydney, as well as being recorded for ABC Radio Drama. Steamworks are returning to SAVAGE GRACE with the same cast and crew to celebrate and reflect upon how the company, the people, and the world have changed since.
by David Bravos - August 04, 2021
In 2001 Sally Richardson founded Steamworks Arts. Their first wort was a hit, enjoying two runs in Perth before being invited to Sydney, as well as being recorded for ABC Radio Drama. Steamworks are returning to SAVAGE GRACE with the same cast and crew to celebrate and reflect upon how the company, the people, and the world have changed since.
BWW Review: MINNEAPOLIS at Subiaco Arts Centre
by David Bravos - August 02, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS, a play by Will O'Mahony packed Subiaco Arts Centre for each of its performances. It is dramatic and confronting at different points and in different measures. The sum of those often-contrasting parts is a brutal and unrelenting look at toxic masculinity and gender dynamics that brought the audience to laugh and to think.
by David Bravos - August 02, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS, a play by Will O'Mahony packed Subiaco Arts Centre for each of its performances. It is dramatic and confronting at different points and in different measures. The sum of those often-contrasting parts is a brutal and unrelenting look at toxic masculinity and gender dynamics that brought the audience to laugh and to think.
CONFETTI FROM GRACELAND Will Be Performed at Harbour Theatre in August
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2021
Elvis Presley, ice cream and 1970s Brooklyn have been whipped together for a comedy at Harbour Theatre. Written and directed by prolific Perth playwright Noel O'Neill, Confetti From Graceland follows a house painter with a burnin' love for Elvis – and even celebrates the King's birthday.
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2021
Elvis Presley, ice cream and 1970s Brooklyn have been whipped together for a comedy at Harbour Theatre. Written and directed by prolific Perth playwright Noel O'Neill, Confetti From Graceland follows a house painter with a burnin' love for Elvis – and even celebrates the King's birthday.
Four New Shows Are Coming To The Blue Room Theatre Beginning Next Month
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2021
Curated by an independent panel of artists, the four shows range from Shakespeare remixed to revolutions at a suburban house party. We think you'll definitely find something that takes your fancy.
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2021
Curated by an independent panel of artists, the four shows range from Shakespeare remixed to revolutions at a suburban house party. We think you'll definitely find something that takes your fancy.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Comes to Perth in August
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2021
Every Brilliant Thing is a play about everything worth living for – from ice cream, to staying up late to watch TV, to the music of Ray Charles. It's a responsible and hilarious way of talking about depression.
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2021
Every Brilliant Thing is a play about everything worth living for – from ice cream, to staying up late to watch TV, to the music of Ray Charles. It's a responsible and hilarious way of talking about depression.
BWW Previews: MINNEAPOLIS at Subiaco Arts Centre
by David Bravos - July 19, 2021
At Orfield Laboratories in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is what was the quietest room in the world. The silence is unbearable, and the weight of silence was something Will O’Mahony wanted to work with when he was writing MINNEAPOLIS, which opens at Subiaco Arts Centre on July 27th. I had the chance to chat with Will before MINNEAPOLIS opens.
by David Bravos - July 19, 2021
At Orfield Laboratories in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is what was the quietest room in the world. The silence is unbearable, and the weight of silence was something Will O’Mahony wanted to work with when he was writing MINNEAPOLIS, which opens at Subiaco Arts Centre on July 27th. I had the chance to chat with Will before MINNEAPOLIS opens.
BWW Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Regal Theatre
by David Bravos - July 16, 2021
The Addams Family has an enduring legacy originating as a single frame cartoons to now having spawned several TV series and movies. The musical follows in a similar vein and Zealous Productions brought together a most impressive team of performers and creatives to ensure that THE ADDAMS FAMILY hits every mark with an entertaining production.
by David Bravos - July 16, 2021
The Addams Family has an enduring legacy originating as a single frame cartoons to now having spawned several TV series and movies. The musical follows in a similar vein and Zealous Productions brought together a most impressive team of performers and creatives to ensure that THE ADDAMS FAMILY hits every mark with an entertaining production.
MAALI Festival Announces Rescheduled Date Due to COVID-19 Lockdown
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2021
One of the highlights of the festival is a High Tea with Elders, which will offer a limited number of people a direct audience with the City of Perth Elders Advisory Group, as they share their personal stories and vast cultural knowledge. Limited registrations on the day.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2021
One of the highlights of the festival is a High Tea with Elders, which will offer a limited number of people a direct audience with the City of Perth Elders Advisory Group, as they share their personal stories and vast cultural knowledge. Limited registrations on the day.
BWW Review: BARE: A POP OPERA at Subiaco Arts Centre
by David Bravos - July 09, 2021
In music, there is difficult second album syndrome (the ‘sophomore slump’). Arise have proven that, in musical theatre, there is definitely no difficult second show syndrome, bringing an emotionally charged and thematically complex show to stage and ensuring that amongst so many things, it is entertaining and thought provoking.
by David Bravos - July 09, 2021
In music, there is difficult second album syndrome (the ‘sophomore slump’). Arise have proven that, in musical theatre, there is definitely no difficult second show syndrome, bringing an emotionally charged and thematically complex show to stage and ensuring that amongst so many things, it is entertaining and thought provoking.
BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - July 08, 2021
The eagerly anticipated Opera Australia production of WEST SIDE STORY opened at Crown Theatre this week and nothing was lost from postponements and audience restrictions. The talented cast brought the audience on a rollercoaster of emotion with their brilliant acting and singing, whilst the famously complex dance sequences played out perfectly.
by David Bravos - July 08, 2021
The eagerly anticipated Opera Australia production of WEST SIDE STORY opened at Crown Theatre this week and nothing was lost from postponements and audience restrictions. The talented cast brought the audience on a rollercoaster of emotion with their brilliant acting and singing, whilst the famously complex dance sequences played out perfectly.
Sophie Salvesani & Nigel Huckle of WEST SIDE STORY at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - July 08, 2021
Sophie Salvesani and Nigel Huckle are no strangers to the roles of Maria and Tony in WEST SIDE STORY, having played the leads in 2019. Now playing the show in Perth and Brisbane, the two stars share their thoughts on the show, their characters, what’s changed since 2019, and how the themes in the show are still relevant today.
by David Bravos - July 08, 2021
Sophie Salvesani and Nigel Huckle are no strangers to the roles of Maria and Tony in WEST SIDE STORY, having played the leads in 2019. Now playing the show in Perth and Brisbane, the two stars share their thoughts on the show, their characters, what’s changed since 2019, and how the themes in the show are still relevant today.
BWW Review: PERTH INTERNATIONAL CABARET FESTIVAL GALA at His Majesty's Theatre
by David Bravos - June 29, 2021
Organisers of the first Perth International Cabaret Festival saw opportunity in the cancellation of shows and brought together all the big names from the festival to end it “with a bang.” It is fair to say that a huge bill of stars did that, and the curtain was drawn on the inaugural festival with a gala show that had everything.
by David Bravos - June 29, 2021
Organisers of the first Perth International Cabaret Festival saw opportunity in the cancellation of shows and brought together all the big names from the festival to end it “with a bang.” It is fair to say that a huge bill of stars did that, and the curtain was drawn on the inaugural festival with a gala show that had everything.
Live And Unlocked Perth Summer Festival Announced
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2021
Highlights include the Olivier Award-winning improvised musical theatre show Showstoppers!, made famous through its Radio 4 series and West End runs and a sure-fire sell out every year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2021
Highlights include the Olivier Award-winning improvised musical theatre show Showstoppers!, made famous through its Radio 4 series and West End runs and a sure-fire sell out every year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
BWW Review: ONE WOMAN, ONE PIANO, ONE VOICE at Downstairs At The Maj
by David Bravos - June 27, 2021
The inaugural Perth International Cabaret Festival may have been winding down, but there was still time for Louise Anton to dazzle Downstairs at the Maj with her show ONE WOMAN, ONE PIANO, ONE VOICE. It was nothing but Louise and her piano, wowing the crowd with her show that seemed perfectly suited to the intimate setting on closing night.
by David Bravos - June 27, 2021
The inaugural Perth International Cabaret Festival may have been winding down, but there was still time for Louise Anton to dazzle Downstairs at the Maj with her show ONE WOMAN, ONE PIANO, ONE VOICE. It was nothing but Louise and her piano, wowing the crowd with her show that seemed perfectly suited to the intimate setting on closing night.
Jimmy Barnes Reschedules Perth Show to 13 August 2021
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2021
Frontier Touring wish to advise that due to the uncertainty of border restrictions around the current Sydney COVID outbreak, Jimmy Barnes upcoming Flesh And Blood Perth show will be rescheduled.
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2021
Frontier Touring wish to advise that due to the uncertainty of border restrictions around the current Sydney COVID outbreak, Jimmy Barnes upcoming Flesh And Blood Perth show will be rescheduled.
Michael Griffiths of THE PERTH INTERNATIONAL CABARET FESTIVAL at His Majesty's Theatre
by David Bravos - June 23, 2021
The first ever Perth International Cabaret Festival has taken over His Majesty’s Theatre and is currently in full swing with a blockbuster line up of performers. Artistic director Michael Griffiths took a break from his crowded schedule to chat about how the festival is going and what he has in mind for the upcoming shows and the festival overall.
by David Bravos - June 23, 2021
The first ever Perth International Cabaret Festival has taken over His Majesty’s Theatre and is currently in full swing with a blockbuster line up of performers. Artistic director Michael Griffiths took a break from his crowded schedule to chat about how the festival is going and what he has in mind for the upcoming shows and the festival overall.
THE DRESSER Will Be Performed at Melville Theatre in July
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2021
Directed by Jacob Turner, The Dresser is set in England against the backdrop of World War II as a group of Shakespearean actors tour a seaside town and perform in a shabby provincial theatre.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2021
Directed by Jacob Turner, The Dresser is set in England against the backdrop of World War II as a group of Shakespearean actors tour a seaside town and perform in a shabby provincial theatre.
JUNGLE BOOK THE MUSICAL Will Be Performed at The Don Russell Performing Arts Centre in July
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2021
Tickets are now available for this production, running July 2-10, 2021.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2021
Tickets are now available for this production, running July 2-10, 2021.
YORK Will Be Performed at the Heath Ledger Theatre in July and August
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2021
Set on Ballardong boodja, the story takes place around an abandoned hospital in the township of York. It's a thrilling ride from humour to terror as we wind back time to reveal a dark past.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2021
Set on Ballardong boodja, the story takes place around an abandoned hospital in the township of York. It's a thrilling ride from humour to terror as we wind back time to reveal a dark past.
Winners Announced For 2021 Performing Arts Wa Awards
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2021
The host - Artist Relief Fund WA - bestowed over 34 awards across theatre, dance, opera and musical theatre at the gala event, which was held at the State Theatre Centre of WA.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2021
The host - Artist Relief Fund WA - bestowed over 34 awards across theatre, dance, opera and musical theatre at the gala event, which was held at the State Theatre Centre of WA.
BWW Review: GLORIA at Roundhouse Theatre
by David Bravos - June 13, 2021
WAAPA's 3rd year acting students tackled the dramady GLORIA, a play that was a finalist in the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Whilst the larger themes in GLORIA are less thought about in Australia, the talented team deliver an absorbing, thought provoking, and entertaining performance that focusses on trauma and ambition in the working world.
by David Bravos - June 13, 2021
WAAPA's 3rd year acting students tackled the dramady GLORIA, a play that was a finalist in the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Whilst the larger themes in GLORIA are less thought about in Australia, the talented team deliver an absorbing, thought provoking, and entertaining performance that focusses on trauma and ambition in the working world.
BWW Review: CRAZY FOR YOU at His Majesty's Theatre
by David Bravos - June 12, 2021
The disappointment of WAAPA’s 2020 mid-year musical being cancelled was but a distant memory as they roared back with an energetic rendition of CRAZY FOR YOU. This is WAAPA’s first production to be staged at His Majesty’s Theatre, and the cast and crew showcased the full suite of their talents in this up-beat and entertaining production.
by David Bravos - June 12, 2021
The disappointment of WAAPA’s 2020 mid-year musical being cancelled was but a distant memory as they roared back with an energetic rendition of CRAZY FOR YOU. This is WAAPA’s first production to be staged at His Majesty’s Theatre, and the cast and crew showcased the full suite of their talents in this up-beat and entertaining production.
BWW Previews: CRAZY FOR YOU at His Majesty's Theatre
by David Bravos - June 10, 2021
CRAZY FOR YOU is a tough musical. It won a swag of awards upon its release in 1992, and it showcases some of the biggest songs the Gershwins wrote in one musical. Indeed, when WAAPA staged CRAZY FOR YOU in 2012, it was their highest grossing musical ever. They’re aiming high with their first production staged at His Majesty’s Theatre.
by David Bravos - June 10, 2021
CRAZY FOR YOU is a tough musical. It won a swag of awards upon its release in 1992, and it showcases some of the biggest songs the Gershwins wrote in one musical. Indeed, when WAAPA staged CRAZY FOR YOU in 2012, it was their highest grossing musical ever. They’re aiming high with their first production staged at His Majesty’s Theatre.
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