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BANGING DENMARK Comes to Harbour Theatre in September
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2023
A modern romantic comedy about sex, the internet and social democracy goes online at Harbour Theatre this September. 
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - August 14, 2023
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.
Modern TARTUFFE Comes to Limelight Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2023
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 Comes to Perth Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2023
MARY POPPINS arrives at Crown Theatre Perth next month, with performances of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s new production commencing on 9 September 2023.
Review: A CHORUS LINE at Royale Theatre At Planet Royale
by David Bravos - August 08, 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.
Park Bench Series Comes to Old Mill Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2023
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. 
Russell Howard Will Embark on Australian Tour in 2024
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2023
After the global success of his second Netflix special Lubricant (streaming now), over 1 billion views on social media worldwide including 500+ million views spawned from six seasons of The Russell Howard Hour, and selling over 250,000 tickets over 100+ gigs in the UK alone with his brand-new show Russell Howard Live, British stand-up Russell Howard announces his eagerly anticipated return to Australia in February 2024.
THE WEEKEND Comes to Belvoir in August
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2023
A brilliant, hilarious and touching new adaptation of The Weekend, Charlotte Wood’s bestselling novel of friendship and the wisdom of age, will make its world premiere at Belvoir from 5th August until 3rd September 2023. 
Review: WE WILL ROCK YOU at Regal Theatre
by David Bravos - July 13, 2023
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. 
Review: ALL SHOOK UP at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - July 13, 2023
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.
Multi-Award-winning Playwright Suzie Miller's New Work JAILBABY Premieres This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2023
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.  
Co3 Contemporary Dance Appoints New Executive Director/ Co-CEO
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 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.
BLUEBACK Comes to Claremont Showground Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 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.
CATASTROPHES By Renée Newman and Ella Hetherington Comes to PICA
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2023
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.
Perth Theatre and Concert Hall Reveal 2023 July-December Program
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 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!
Immersive MEDUSA Experience Comes to Northbridge in August
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2023
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.
Terry Pratchett's THE TRUTH Comes to Perth
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 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
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
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.
SEVEN LITTLE AUSTRALIANS Comes to Stirling Theatre in July
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
The  only Australian novel continuously in print for 140 years is being brought to life as a musical. 
Disney's WINNE THE POOH Announces Australian Debut And National Tour
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2023
Disney's Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation will make its Australian debut after critically acclaimed runs in New York, London, and Chicago. The show, created by acclaimed Australian-American creative Jonathan Rockefeller, will debut in Brisbane this July before hitting the road for a national tour including Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, and Melbourne - featuring an all-Australian cast.
PRECIOUS LITTLE TALENT Comes to Harbour Theatre in June
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
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. 
Review: MONO at His Majesty's Theatre
by David Bravos - May 19, 2023
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 Makes Professional Australian Premiere in July
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
‘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.
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - May 10, 2023
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.
Review: THE BLEEDING TREE at Studio Underground At State Theatre Centre
by David Bravos - May 08, 2023
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.

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