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BWW Review: CHESS THE MUSICAL at Perth Concert Hall
by David Bravos - June 09, 2021
StoreyBoard entertainment went big with their production of CHESS THE MUSICAL. It’s a big cast giving big performances in a big setting, and backed by an orchestra and choir, the whole performance comes together to be an impressive production. The stage itself is small, but every bit jumps out in this brilliant production.
2021 Performing Arts WA Awards Winners Announced This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2021
After holding the ceremony online last year due to the state being in lockdown, WA's performing arts sector are planning a gala celebration in-real-life on June 14 for their annual Performing Arts WA Awards recognising excellence in professional theatre and dance.
ONE ACT AT A TIME Will Be Performed at Limelight Theatre in June
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2021
What do a funeral, dinner party and an out of-control lie have in common? They're the subject of three short one-act plays – Homemade Sausage Rolls, The Two of Us and Oh, What A Tangled Web – being presented under the banner of “One Act at a Time” at Limelight Theatre.
BWW Review: KINKY BOOTS at Regal Theatre
by David Bravos - May 28, 2021
Arise Production’s debut production of KINKY BOOTS has been a long time in the making. By opening night the performance was near 18 months in the making, and KINKY BOOTS delivered the sparkle, shine, and good feelings the audience wanted (and, I feel, the cast and crew needed) to welcome Arise onto the scene and give us a sign of things to come.
BWW Review: JULIA at Studio Underground
by David Bravos - May 26, 2021
“Not now, not ever.” The iconic speech by Julia Gillard that has become embedded in the Australian psyche is nearing its ten-year anniversary. Sally Richardson and Natalie Allen combined to create JULIA, a brilliant solo piece of contemporary dance that brilliantly conveys what Gillard experienced and what women continue to experience in society.
FOOTLOOSE Will Be Performed at Art in Motion Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2021
Directed by Lys Tickner for the Art in Motion Theatre Company, the show is based on the hit 1984 film of the same name and was nominated for four Tony Awards in 1999. 
Photo Flash: First Look at PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Crown Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2021
It’s the ultimate feel good show, featuring outrageous costumes, full-scale live production numbers and non-stop hits. You’ll be dancing along to all of the crowd favourites, including It’s Raining Men, Don’t Leave Me This Way, I Will Survive, I Love The Nightlife and many more.
Registrations Open For Arts Activated 2021 Conference
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2021
Attracting over 300 delegates, the conference is Australia’s leading arts and disability forum and will feature a mix of virtual and live sessions held over three Mondays in August – August 9, 16 and 23.
ARCADIA Will Run This Month at the Harbour Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2021
Get ready to skip back and forth across the centuries with Tom Stoppard's Arcadia at Harbour Theatre. 
Blue Room Theatre Announces Four Upcoming Shows
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2021
The Blue Room Theatre has just dropped another four shows in their upcoming 2021 season.
Perth Concert Hall Welcomes Live Audiences This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2021
Perth Concert Hall and BBC Radio 3 have announced a series of concerts for live audiences this May.
Leadership Change Announced at Black Swan
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2021
After three years at the helm, Nicola Forrest AO is stepping down as chair of Black Swan State Theatre Company and will be succeeded by current deputy chair Francois Witbooi, from May 6 2021.
BWW Review: PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - May 09, 2021
Platinum Entertainment produced another big show with a colourful performance of PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT. The show hits high with strong performances backed up by eye-catching staging, costumes, and choreography. This musical has not made its way to Perth before this, however this production ensured it was well and truly worth the wait.
Janelle Koenig of PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - May 08, 2021
Janelle Koenig is no stranger to the comedy scene, performing standup across Australia and around the world. She juggles her own stand-up career with writing a range of works, regular spots on radio, and having a family. It’s barely surprising to find someone so talented is good at musical theatre as well.
JULIA Will Premiere at The Studio Underground at STCWA This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2021
Fresh from a regional development and incredible reaction to its performance in Harvey, JULIA heads to the State Theatre Centre of WA for its world premiere season from 20 to 29 May 2021.
GISELLE Will Celebrate 180th Anniversary With Performance From West Australian Ballet
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2021
The West Australian Ballet is celebrating the 180th anniversary of Giselle, with a performance running May 13-22, 2021.
New Australian Play JAWBONE Will Be Performed at Factory Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2021
Jawbone is an provocative, bold, and controversial dark comedy which examines the mythology of the modern day “successful man.”
Darkfield's FLIGHT And COMA Return To Perth
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2021
After having their FRINGE WORLD season cut short due to WA's snap lockdown in February, DARKFIELD's highly acclaimed multi-sensory shows FLIGHT and COMA are returning to Perth for a limited run at Perth Cultural Centre.
INCOGNITO Will Be Performed at Melville Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
Put your thinking caps on and get ready for a real brainteaser as four actors play 21 characters in three interconnected stories. 
VICAR OF DIBLEY Stage Show Will Get Official WA Premier Next Month
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
The official stage adaptation of The Vicar of Dibley makes its West Australian debut at the Koorliny Arts Centre next month.
ALMOST, MAINE Will Be Performed at Roleystone Hall Next Month
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2021
One of the most frequently produced plays in the US is the latest offering from Roleystone Theatre. 
BWW Review: LEGALLY BLONDE at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - April 17, 2021
This production of LEGALLY BLONDE is proudly Western Australian, and features a cast and crew overwhelmingly based in or originating from WA. Whilst drawing principally from Perth may be a thing of necessity right now the performance lost nothing, and in fact seemed better for it.
Elaina O'Connor And Lloyd Hopkins of LEGALLY BLONDE at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - April 15, 2021
Elaina O’Connor and Lloyd Hopkins first played the roles of Elle Woods and Emmett Forrest in LEGALLY BLONDE in 2018. Now, four years later, they bring a broad range of experience back to the characters they know well. Not only have the actors come a long way, but they’ll be performing to a bigger audience in a larger theatre for a longer season.
WHOOSH! Kicks Off at Sensorium Theatre For Students With Disabilities
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2021
Sensorium Theatre makes magical multi-sensory, immersive theatre for children with disability.  They are the only company in Australia focusing on this vital work for a much-overlooked audience.
BWW Review: THE PRODUCERS at Regal Theatre
by David Bravos - April 11, 2021
Alexandra Theatre are new to the Perth theatre scene, and in the current climate, would have been forgiven for erring on the side of caution in their first production. Instead, they chose to begin with a bang, putting on Broadway classic The Producers- with a large cast and grand sets- for an audience delighted to be back at the theatre. 

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