Australia - Perth Theater Reviews

Review: CLUB KABARETT at L'Euro Grande
by David Bravos - January 26, 2024

It’s Fringe World time again, and doesn’t it come around quickly! Perth and Northbridge have turned into a hive of activity. The show, as always, seems to capture the spirit of Fringe; daring, sexy, humourous, and with a little something for everyone....

Review: & JULIET at Crown Theater
by David Bravos - January 08, 2024

The new year is often a time for looking back and we’re looking back some 500 years to reimagine Romeo & Juliet. & JULIET explores what would happen if Juliet had decided to pursue her own life and love. What ensues is a hilarious and heartwarming journey where you’ll laugh and cry as William Shakes...

Review: CHICAGO at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - November 29, 2023

What did our critic think of CHICAGO at Crown Theatre?...

Review: DIRTY BIRDS at Heath Ledger Theater
by David Bravos - November 28, 2023

DIRTY BIRDS is a joyful and thought-provoking meander through a series of scenes as navigated by sisters who run the full breadth of feelings between siblings, from love and longing through to rivalry and indifference. This may be their first time sharing the pen and the stage, but if DIRTY BIRDS is...

Review: TICK, TICK... BOOM at Subiaco Arts Centre
by David Bravos - October 07, 2023

Before Rent became a cultural and theatrical phenomenon, composer Jonathan Larson was a relative unknown in the industry grappling with his accomplishments. His struggles with himself, those around him, and self imposed deadlines gave rise to TICK TICK BOOM, a semi-autobiographical musical playing f...

Review: JURRUNGU NGAN-GA [STRAIGHT TALK] at Heath Ledger Theater
by David Bravos - September 20, 2023

As you sit through JURRUNGU NGAN-GA (Straight Talk), the reality of life for Indigenous people and refugees evolves from poignant to absurd as the talented performers deliver through movement and voice a series of truths with passion and anger....

Review: MARY POPPINS at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - September 14, 2023

What did our critic think of MARY POPPINS at Crown Theatre? A world of whimsy and magic awaits you at Crown Theatre, with MARY POPPINS floating in holding her umbrella to inject fun and wonder into a night at the theatre. The timeless story- originally a book from Australian born P L Travers before ...

Review: CATASTROPHES at PICA
by David Bravos - August 19, 2023

What did our critic think of CATASTROPHES at PICA?...

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....

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...

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 talent...

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 titl...

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 enterta...

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 ...

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...

INTERVIEW: Guest Writer Hums Engineer Interviews Tyran Parke, Artistic Director of the Australian Musical Theatre Festival
by Jade Kops - April 24, 2023

BWWAustralia's Guest Writer Hums Engineer chats with Tyran Parke, Artistic Director of the Australian Musical Theatre Festival being held in Launceston, Tasmania from 17 - 21 May 2023...

Review: THE MOUSETRAP At His Majesty's Theater
by David Bravos - April 10, 2023

THE MOUSETRAP is an outstanding play that truly lives up to its reputation as one of the greatest murder mysteries of all time. The intrigue and suspense are there for all to see thanks to a simply brilliant cast, keeping the audience kept guessing until the very end by this seminal murder mystery....

Review: ORACLE: A MYTHICAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE STARS At Regal Theatre
by David Bravos - February 28, 2023

Perth Fringe World 2023 may have finished, but there will always be shows that continue to sparkle long after the box offices are packed down. One such show is ORACLE, which has been extended by popular demand, with the 100th showing of this circus/burlesque/acrobatics/cabaret fusion set for March 3...

Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - February 27, 2023

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL has burst into Perth with flair, colour and energy. It is bursting at the sequinned seams with love, light, and music. So put on your finest clothes, hit shuffle on a playlist of guilty pleasures, and prepare your senses for an absolute feast. MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is u...

Review: CYRANO at Heath Ledger Theater
by David Bravos - February 25, 2023

In Virginia Gay’s reimagining of CYRANO, it is stripped back and rebuilt as a play for our times in our times, without giving up the power of words and the fantasy that contribute to the narrative. In its transformation, CYRANO becomes a multi-layered and quick witted masterpiece and a perfect way f...

Review: SIX THE MUSICAL at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - November 28, 2022

Worldwide smash SIX THE MUSICAL has arrived in Perth for a limited season. From humble beginnings to a grip on Broadway and the West End, it is breaking ground with the success of its online presence. The show itself is a sight and sound spectacular. Whether you want a history lesson or simply to ro...

Review: BARRACKING FOR THE UMPIRE at Subiaco Arts Centre
by David Bravos - October 18, 2022

The crux of BARRACKING FOR THE UMPIRE puts AFL in a different light, one that is swiftly becoming worryingly relevant. This heart-warming and humourous look at country life is a gorgeous debut play from the multi-talented Andrea Gibbs, and one that offers plenty for theatre fans and sports fans alik...

Review: THE GRAND DUKE at Dolphin Theatre At UWA
by David Bravos - October 17, 2022

For their latest treat to a willing Perth audience, the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of WA dove deep into the archives for the famous pairs last production, THE GRAND DUKE. A wonderful comedy with a plot bordering on farcical, there are enough songs and laughs to endear people to both the show and t...

Review: SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL at Regal Theatre
by David Bravos - September 28, 2022

I once asked a friend for recommendations of good musicals, and they suggested SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL. Having finally had the chance to see it thanks to HAMA Productions' I can readily see why my friend answered so quickly, and Seussical immediately becomes one of my favourites on the back of a wonde...

Review: CHICACO- A MUSICAL VAUDEVILLE at The Royale Theatre At Planet Royale
by David Bravos - September 08, 2022

Vaudevilles traditionally lean far more on entertainment than on any moral or philosophical lessons, and the goal of Drew Anthony Creative’s production of CHICAGO (subtitles ‘A musical vaudeville) is simply that; a cast of entertainers, entertaining. It’s a goal they well and truly kick and that mak...