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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.

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.

The  only Australian novel continuously in print for 140 years is being brought to life as a musical.

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.

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 enterta

‘The Snow’ by acclaimed playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer has its professional Australian premiere at the Studio Underground from 4 to 16 July.

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.

THE BLEEDING TREE debuted in 2014 and immediately met critical acclaim, winning a heap of awards, and has impressed and confronted audiences throughout Australia.

COME FROM AWAY has won a swag of big awards and it seems that it never fails to win hearts wherever it goes.

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.

The quirky social drama focusing on people being misjudged, overlooked and ignored due to their socioeconomic standing comes alive in a world premiere at Ed’z Sportz Bar this May.

Perth Festival of the Arts returns on 18th-27th of May 2023, with venues across Perth welcoming internationally renowned and Scottish talent from the world of music, arts and culture.

The UK comedy legend with the rapid-fire jokes and content-making comedy champion are hitting Perth and Manjimup for limited Comedy Festival seasons – don't miss these two award-wining comedians, fresh and match-fit from acclaimed runs at Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Adelaide Fringe

The incredible true story of the infamous UK Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? cheating scandal is being brought to life by Melville Theatre.

Olive is a slob and Florence is a snob – the classic play The Odd Couple is being brought to life with a female twist.

THE MOUSETRAP is an outstanding play that truly lives up to its reputation as one of the greatest murder mysteries of all time.

Written by Sir Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Janet Brandwood for Stirling Theatre, Absurd Person Singular documents the changing fortunes of three married couples who turn up in each other's kitchens on successive Christmas Eves.

The successful collaboration between Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA and The Blue Room Theatre will continue for its third year with the revival of Ian Michael's production of Angus Cerini's Helpmann-Award winning play The Bleeding Tree, opening at the Studio Underground on 29 April to 14 May

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre has announced the Perth premiere of its latest production Show Day at the Ellie Eaton Theatre at the Claremont Showground for the April school holidays from April 8 to 22, 2023.