Australia - Perth Theatre Newsroom

What did our critic think of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Crown Theatre? In 1973 in a small theatre in London, a cultural phenomenon was born. Now celebrating its 50th anniversary (and with no sign of slowing down), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW returns to Crown Perth to get you dancing, singing, and laughing.

A fast-paced saucy romp satirising religious hypocrisy and naivety is coming to Limelight Theatre, giving a modern spin to a play almost 360 years old. 

MARY POPPINS arrives at Crown Theatre Perth next month, with performances of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s new production commencing on 9 September 2023.

A CHORUS LINE is rightly a classic, winning nine Tony Awards among a swag of accolades. Anyone who dying for the chance to see it now has the chance, with the show taking over Royale Theatre at Planet Royale. With a big cast providing memorable vocal numbers and wonderful dancing A CHORUS LINE makes for an excellent night out at the theatre.

Kevin Bridges is returning to Australia in November for a national tour which will include a performance at the Just For Laughs Sydney Comedy Festival.

Written and directed by Perth playwright Noel O'Neill, the latest in his “park bench series” is being presented by Maverick Theatre Productions at the Old Mill Theatre. 

Platinum Productions have decided it’s time to give this winter a bit of heat with their latest production of WE WILL ROCK YOU. Written by comedy legend (and a man who now calls Perth home) Ben Elton, the music of Queen is brought to the stage by a huge cast and crew that makes a promise of the title WE WILL ROCK YOU. 

Rocking and rolling into Crown Theatre this month is ALL SHOOK UP, a delightful blend of Shakespearian comedies and 60s love stories all set to the songs of Elvis Presley. Rather than resting on stories and characters we know well, however, HAMA Productions made this their own and allowed the talented cast and brilliant ensemble to truly shine.

Griffin Theatre Company will present multi-award-winning playwright Suzie Miller's captivating new work Jailbaby at the SBW Stables Theatre from the 7th – 12th August 2023.  

On behalf of the Board of Co3, the Contemporary Dance Company of Western Australia, Chair, Margrete Helgeby Chaney, has announced that Mr Hilary McKenna has been appointed as Executive Director and will take up the position on 31 July 2023.

The astonishing beauty of the Western Australian coastline shimmers to life in Spare Parts Puppet Theatre's acclaimed production of Blueback at Claremont Showground for the winter school holidays from July 1.

Created on the cusp of internal and external crises, Catastrophes is a brutally honest, funny and hopeful journey into being a parent and a human in the current global shitstorm, showing at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA) from 16 to 23 August 2023.

Hot on the heels of their most successful year in 2022-2023, Perth Theatre and Concert Hall are launching their July to December season brochure, along with a new look for the team!

This work will speak to those engaged in social politics, contemporary theatre, Greek mythology and immersive artistic experiences. For four nights only at The Rechabite, Northbridge, 3 to 6 August 2023.

A story about corruption and freedom of the media comes alive in a production of Terry Pratchett's The Truth this June and July. 

ESCALATE takes the art of juggling to new heights at this year's Edinburgh Fringe at Underbelly George Square - Udderbelly (Venue 300), 2-28 August (except 14, 21) at 16:00. 1 hour.

A touching and funny play about 20-somethings graduating into a world that's sold them down the river has its Australian premiere at Harbour Theatre this June. 

Monologues have been a central part of theatre for as long as there has been theatre, so what better way for three expert entertainers to show off their skills? MONO delivers nine monologues to make you laugh and smile, whilst providing the rare opportunity to see three masters of comedy and entertainment meeting right at the junction of the two.

‘The Snow’ by acclaimed playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer has its professional Australian premiere at the Studio Underground from 4 to 16 July. Whimsical and humorous, dark, and mysterious, heartfelt, and sincere, this play weaves a fantastical Grimmsian tale for the entire family.

COME FROM AWAY is the heart warming true story of people opening their homes, lives and hearts to complete strangers as happened when many planes with thousands of passengers were diverted on September 11, 2001. Following a blockbuster East coast run (with a few diversions) it has finally landed in Perth to provide some feel-good and fun.

THE BLEEDING TREE debuted in 2014 and immediately met critical acclaim, winning a heap of awards, and has impressed and confronted audiences throughout Australia. After a successful Blue Room Theatre in 2021, this iteration of the show has been expanded and enhanced for a run in Stuio Underground, a setting which suits the play perfectly.

COME FROM AWAY has won a swag of big awards and it seems that it never fails to win hearts wherever it goes. The hit musical is headed to Perth this month and features a stellar cast of including a healthy contingent of WAAPA graduates. One of those graduates is the talented Zoe Gertz, who discussed the show and her journey there.

A 15-show season of Sisterhood of the Travelling Lighter is coming to The Blue Room Theatre this Annual Season, to theatrically portray the unique lens of womanhood and explores a rich tapestry of connection and love.

Funny man Sammy J is back on tour, in one huge musical comedy sketch show, starring all your favourite characters from his hit TV Show.

The fabulously baroque dance creation Façade takes over the Liberty Theatre for six performances from 14-17 June 2023.