AUSTRALIA - PERTH

by David Bravos - June 20, 2025

Black Swan Theatre Company’s latest offering brings us Deborah Frances-White, celebrated author and host of The Guilty Feminist podcast, making a powerful foray into playwriting with NEVER HAVE I EVER. True to Frances-White’s signature style, the play deftly tackles themes of gender, race, and class...

by David Bravos - June 17, 2025

Part tribute act, part concert spectacle, and all entertainment, LIAM COOPER’S KING OF THE KEYS is a tour of some of the biggest piano classics going, with a dash of other hits for good measure. On top of being an excellent pianist and fantastic singer, Cooper shows off his skills as a storyteller, ...

by David Bravos - June 15, 2025

There’s certainly a lot to be said for classics. First published in 1939, Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None is one of the highest selling books of all time, and one of Christie’s finest works. Since its stage adaptation in 1945, the plot has been tweaked and then returned, but even in 2025,...

by David Bravos - May 29, 2025

BLUE is a captivating experience that truly stands out, immediately grabbing your attention with its evocative atmosphere and originality. Black Swan Theatre Company's latest offering is both deeply effective and refreshingly unique, leaving an impression that lingers long after its conclusion....

by David Bravos - May 27, 2025

When Drew Anthony asked the audiences from the 2024 season of shows what they wanted to see next, the first choice was overwhelming; people wanted to see FOOTLOOSE. Based on the timeless Kevin Bacon movie, the musical delivers plenty at Planet Royale with some simply superb casting and choreography ...

by David Bravos - May 13, 2025

Circus cabaret is experiencing quite the boom, and I for one am all for it. The latest addition to Perth’s market finds a fitting home in Crown Nightclub Eve, with LA CLIQUE bringing a mix of amazing acrobatics, wild stunts, and a hefty dose of cheeky humour to heat up these May nights....

by David Bravos - May 02, 2025

What did our critic think of SISTER ACT at Crown Theatre? This musical adaptation of the beloved 1992 film, starring Casey Donovan as Deloris Van Cartier, radiates infectious energy, blending soulful melodies with a hilarious and heartwarming story that's sure to convert you....

by David Bravos - March 25, 2025

With a firm set and staunch fan based long established, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: A MUSICAL TALE already has a sizeable audience to please before the casual theatre goer is catered for. Thanks to a talented cast, an action-packed storyline, and staging as epic as the story itself, the show is sure to p...

by David Bravos - March 07, 2025

Set in a scorching Oklahoma summer, AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY takes a contemporary look at the collapse of the American dream, illustrated by the collapse of a family unit. After an extended and multi-award winning Sydney season, Black Swan Theatre Company has brought it west thanks to their long standin...

by David Bravos - February 19, 2025

Despite having not touring Perth since 2013, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is still familiar to many, with many versions since its original release. Indeed, the stunning soundtrack precedes the musical, showing how it can stand alone and indeed gives many a fair idea of the musical without having to step f...