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Adelaide Repertory Theatre Presents NEVILLE'S ISLAND, 6/20-6/29
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2013
Be prepared to laugh out loud as Adelaide Repertory Theatre present a comedy mashup where Lord of the Flies meets The Office.
Regal Theatre Presents STRATOSFUNK SOUL TRAIN Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013
Let's set the scene: It's the 1960s. Soul and R&B saturate the air-waves and major record labels like Motown, Stax and Atlantic are churning out incredible dance records, hit after hit, year after year. Aretha Franklin, Ike & Tina, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas, The Temptations and Stevie Wonder are the kings and queens of soul who go on to be legends. Everyone wants to be part of it. No-one can refuse. It's time to get aboard the Soul Train!
SWAN LAKE Coming to the Maj, July 31- August 4
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2013
Swan Lake is the world's most loved ballet and St Petersburg Ballet is one of the world's finest ballet companies. Direct from a sold out season in Paris, St Petersburg Ballet returns to Perth for the first time in nearly a decade for seven performances only.
Kim Gyngell Stars in Perth Theatre Company's A NUMBER, Now thru April 27
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2013
Australian comedian and award-winning actor Kim Gyngell (The Comedy Company, Underbelly, Lowdown) will make his Western Australian stage debut for Perth Theatre Company in the WA premiere of British play, A Number by Caryl Churchill in the Studio Underground from tonight, 11 to 27 April 2013.
Regal Theatre to Present STRATOSFUNK SOUL TRAIN, May 17
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2013
Let's set the scene: It's the 1960s. Soul and R&B saturate the air-waves and major record labels like Motown, Stax and Atlantic are churning out incredible dance records, hit after hit, year after year. Aretha Franklin, Ike & Tina, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas, The Temptations and Stevie Wonder are the kings and queens of soul who go on to be legends. Everyone wants to be part of it. No-one can refuse. It's time to get aboard the Soul Train!
Amanda Muggleton Return to Perth Stage in THE BOOK CLUB, June 4-8
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2013
Leading Australian actress, Amanda Muggleton, is returning to Perth to reprise her Helpmann Award-nominated role as Deborah in the raucous one-woman hit, The Book Club by Rodney Fisher from the play by Roger Hall. Directed and designed by Rodney Fisher, The Book Club will play at the Subiaco Arts Centre from 4 - 8 June 2013.
DRIVING MISS DAISY Adds Three Performances in Perth
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2013
Producer John Frost announced today that due to huge demand, three additional performances of Driving Miss Daisy have been added to the current Perth season, the final performances of the production in Australia. Driving Miss Daisy will play at Perth's His Majesty's Theatre from June 8-19.
Peter Houghton Takes Over as Director for Black Swan Theatre's DAY ONE, A HOTEL, EVENING
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2013
Black Swan State Theatre Company regrets to announce that Bruce Beresford has withdrawn as the director of Joanna Murray-Smith's play Day One, A Hotel, Evening. Instead, director, writer and actor Peter Houghton will direct the play for Black Swan.
The Maj Presents FROM THE GROUND UP, August 29-31
by Samantha Vega - March 26, 2013
Perth Theatre Trust is proud to announce that Circus Oz will be bringing to the Maj, FROM THE GROUND UP, Friday 29 to Saturday 31 August 2013. Circus Oz features breathtaking feats, serious fun and Australian humour for audiences of all ages!
WAAPA Presents ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, Now thru March 23
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2013
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is pleased to announce the spectacular production of the Tony Award-nominated musical Once on this Island at the Geoff Gibbs Theatre from today, 16 - 23 March 2013.
WAAPA to Present ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, March 16-23; WAAPA Jazz Super Group Debuts Today
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2013
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is pleased to announce the spectacular production of the Tony Award-nominated musical Once on this Island at the Geoff Gibbs Theatre from 16 - 23 March 2013. And WAAPA's 2013 music program will be kicked off in spectacular style with the WAAPA Jazz Super Group in their debut performance, performing Jazz Dimensions at the Music Auditorium today, 14 March 2013.
Black Swan Theatre Welcomes National Cultural Policy and Increase in Core Funding
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2013
Black Swan State Theatre Company is one of six Major Performing Arts Companies (MPAC) (out of 28) to receive additional core funding from the Australian Government in today's announcement of the National Cultural Policy by Minister Simon Crean.
'WISH ME LUCK', David Scheel, WA Opera Young Artists Set for Morning Melodies at the Maj, Now thru 19 June
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2013
Morning Melodies at His Majesty's Theatre are concerts for the Young at Heart, commencing today, 13 March 2013. What better way to spend a Wednesday morning than enjoying a wonderful concert in the magnificent surrounds of His Majesty's Theatre. Come with friends and experience a one hour concert from some of Australia's finest talent, followed by morning tea in the theatre foyer where you will have the opportunity to meet the performers.
Tickets Now on Sale for DRIVING MISS DAISY at His Majesty's Theatre in Perth, June 8-16
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2013
Tickets to Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic play Driving Miss Daisy at His Majesty's Theatre from Saturday 8 to Sunday 16 June are now on sale. Click HERE for performance times, ticket prices and booking information.
WAAPA to Present ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, March 16-23; WAAPA Jazz Super Group to Debut, March 14
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2013
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is pleased to announce the spectacular production of the Tony Award-nominated musical Once on this Island at the Geoff Gibbs Theatre from 16 - 23 March 2013. And WAAPA's 2013 music program will be kicked off in spectacular style with the WAAPA Jazz Super Group in their debut performance, performing Jazz Dimensions at the Music Auditorium on the 14 March 2013.
Kim Gyngell to Star in Perth Theatre Company's A NUMBER 4/11-27
by Sally Henry Fuller - February 26, 2013
Australian comedian and award-winning actor Kim Gyngell (The Comedy Company, Underbelly, Lowdown) will make his Western Australian stage debut for Perth Theatre Company in the WA premiere of British play, A Number by Caryl Churchill in the Studio Underground from 11 to 27 April 2013.
Trevor Ashley Brings LIZA (ON AN E) to Fringe World Festival 2013, Now thru 16 Feb
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2013
Helpmann nominated performer Trevor Ashley, known most recently for his performance as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray, channels the superb talents of cabaret's most idiosyncratic superstar, Liza Minnelli, in the charismatic hit drag show Liza (On an E) in the De Parel Spiegeltent from 10 to 16 February, 2013.
Caught in the Act Exhibition Now Being Shown at Museum of Performing Arts Through April 30th
by Samantha Vega - February 07, 2013
Who was the Duchess of Coolgardie? All will be revealed in this colourful new exhibition which throws a spotlight on hazards and hardships faced by entertainers in the West Australian Goldrush.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Plays State Theatre Centre 9-28 March
by Kelsey Denette - February 01, 2013
The Importance of Being Earnest has delighted millions since its first London performance in 1895. A masterful comedy of manners, widely acknowledged as the wittiest play in the English language, it sparkles with classic bon mots, comic invention and brilliant dialogue that will lift your spirits. With mistaken identities, young love, giddy confusion and lots of laughs. It's the classic comedy that is anything but earnest!
Bell Shakespeare's HENRY 4 comes to State Theatre Centre, 4/5-4/13
by Samantha Vega - January 29, 2013
Bell Shakespeare kicks off 2013 with an exciting new production of Henry 4, directed by and starring Co-Artistic Director John Bell making his debut as Falstaff. Set in the present day and inspired by the 2011 London Riots, this new production of Henry 4, presents a fresh Australian perspective on English history and culture, with its monarchy, class system and civil unrest.
Trevor Ashley to Bring LIZA (ON AN E) to Fringe World Festival 2013, 10-16 Feb
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2013
Helpmann nominated performer Trevor Ashley, known most recently for his performance as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray, channels the superb talents of cabaret's most idiosyncratic superstar, Liza Minnelli, in the charismatic hit drag show Liza (On an E) in the De Parel Spiegeltent from 10 to 16 February, 2013.
THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT Plays State Theatre Centre, Now thru Feb 3
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2013
BLACK SWAN State Theatre Company presents The Motherf**ker with the Hat by Stephen Adly Guirgis, tonight, 17 January - 3 February 2013.
'WISH ME LUCK', David Scheel, WA Opera Young Artists Set for Morning Melodies at the Maj, 13 March-19 June
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2013
Morning Melodies at His Majesty's Theatre are concerts for the Young at Heart, commencing 13 March 2013. What better way to spend a Wednesday morning than enjoying a wonderful concert in the magnificent surrounds of His Majesty's Theatre. Come with friends and experience a one hour concert from some of Australia's finest talent, followed by morning tea in the theatre foyer where you will have the opportunity to meet the performers.
Ali McGregor's ALCHEMY to Play Perth Cultural Centre, Feb 17.
by Nicole Rosky - January 15, 2013
Direct from a smash hit season in Edinburgh and at Adelaide's Fringe, Ali's new show Alchemy draws on all of her influences from Opera, Burlesque and trashy 80's pop divas for inspiration. Working with the finest Jazz musicians, she creates unique hybrids from popular songs, standards and blues.
BWW's Top Perth Theatre Stories of 2012
by BWW Special Coverage - December 26, 2012
BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Perth in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

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