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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...

Review: FROZEN THE MUSICAL at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - August 31, 2022

The movie Frozen is well known, a heart-warming theme of love and family with a bit of humour and magic throughout. Disney’s production of FROZEN THE MUSICAL didn’t go light in bringing the much-loved animation to the stage, with a magical show that will delight the young, the young at heart, and an...

Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at His Majesty's Theatre
by David Bravos - August 13, 2022

Tennessee Williams' classic play THE GLASS MENAGERIE transformed the stage at His Majesty’s Theatre with some modern touches that enhance how this story is told. Black Swan Theatre Company’s creative talents (and talented creatives) come to the fore to deliver a memorable and thought-provoking perfo...

Review: BECOMING ELIZA at His Majesty's Theatre
by David Bravos - August 22, 2022

What did our critic think of BECOMING ELIZA at His Majesty's Theatre? Anna O'Byrne has led quite the life, with a theatre resume that many could only dream of. Whilst her talent could easily speak for itself, she has taken time in creating BECOMING ELIZA to create a warm and inviting show that is mo...

Review: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - July 13, 2022

Part ballet showcase, part classic musical, and all spectacular theater production, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is a phenomenon of theatre that ticks all the boxes. You’ll be amazed from the very beginning until the very end by this stunning show....

Review: CICADA at Studio Underground
by David Bravos - July 13, 2022

The work of children’s author Shaun Tan has leapt from the pages into many different forms including orchestra recitals, an Academy Award winning animated film, a concept album, and even an opera. The most recent adaptation is a wonderful puppet piece based on the multi award winning picture book CI...

Review: MY FAIR LADY at Regal Theatre
by David Bravos - July 02, 2022

Having wowed Perth with their debut production of The Producers last year, Alexandra Theater was happy to go large again- perhaps even larger- and brought out theater icon MY FAIR LADY for their winter production. With wonderful period costumes, a huge and varied set and a large cast of talented per...

BWW Review: ONCE at Regal Theatre
by David Bravos - June 08, 2022

ONCE has taken the world by storm. Beginning as a 2007 movie, it went to Broadway in 2011 where it won multiple awards. It played to sold out audiences in Sydney,and Perth can count itself lucky to be hosting it now. The hype is justified, the awards fully with merit, and it is no stretch to say tha...

BWW Review: GREASE at Royale Theatre At Planet Royale
by David Bravos - June 06, 2022

There is always plenty of nostalgia around GREASE, something which Drew Anthony Creative’s latest production was more than happy to tap into. The on stage cast shouldered the responsibility themselves and put on an outstanding show at an interesting and exciting new theatre in Northbridge....

BWW Review: EARTHSIDE at The Blue Room Theatre
by David Bravos - May 03, 2022

In the film Alien, Ellen Ripley is a smart woman who no one listens to, which ends up costing most of the crew their lives. In EARTHSIDE, Kaitlin Tinker imagines herself as Ripley on her own strange and perilous journey into the unknown of childbirth....

BWW Review: FAME: THE MUSICAL at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - April 18, 2022

Based on the hit 1980 film and the television series it spawned, FAME: THE MUSICAL has burst into Crown Theatre to tell the story of a group of aspiring performers. This production bills itself as being by Western Australians, for Western Australians, and in doing so shows that WA is indeed home to ...

BWW Review: ALTAR BOYZ at Subiaco Arts Centre
by David Bravos - February 14, 2022

With Perth Fringeworld drawing to a close, Arise Productions went for a quick backup from their production of Avenue Q to put on another comedy and off-Broadway smash in ALTAR BOYZ. The result is a hilariously enlightening Christian boy-band concert that may not save your soul, but that is sure to e...

BWW Review: AVENUE Q at Subiaco Arts Centre
by David Bravos - February 13, 2022

With Fringe in full swing, Arise Productions threw in a treat with a performance of AVENUE Q. The show, which debuted in 2003, has consistently been praised for its honest approach to the themes it presents, and this production gave time to those themes but also kept the laughs going for an entertai...

BWW Review: THIS IS WHERE WE LIVE at Cookery At Girls' School
by David Bravos - February 11, 2022

There is so much to love about Perth Fringeworld. From the showcasing of a vast array of talents, to uncovering hidden gems of local and Australian talent. One such gem is THIS IS WHERE WE LIVE, written by Australian author Vivienne Walsh and presented by Perth based Feet First Collective. The narra...

BWW Review: LIFE'S A DRAG: THE SEQUEL at Red Room At The Court
by David Bravos - February 04, 2022

Following a successful 2021 run but with more of an amazing life to explore, Dean Misdale returns to Perth Fringe Festival with LIFE’S A DRAG: THE SEQUEL. Ever wanted to know how one of Perth’s premier drag queens got to where they are? Prepare to find out in an entertaining and honest hour of anecd...

BWW Review: PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Regal Theatre
by David Bravos - January 09, 2022

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BWW Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - January 03, 2022

THE WIZARD OF OZ, and HAMA Productions pulled out all the stops to stage a spectacular production at Crown Theatre, with an entertaining, energetic and colourful production being a wonderful way to kick off 2022 in the theatre. ...

BWW Review: CINDERELLA- A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME at Regal Theatre
by David Bravos - December 26, 2021

Very few Christmas songs mention the many pantomimes that are put on in this most wonderful time of the year. Zealous Productions went all in with a big production, and the cast full of local talent and genuine theatre stars provided quality entertainment for the whole family with their production o...

BWW Review: NEVERMORE at Subiaco Arts Centre
by David Bravos - December 03, 2021

The life of Edgar Allen Poe is the subject of much discussion and debate, and he continues to be a most fascinating character. Grey Lantern Productions put on NEVERMORE: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allen Poe giving a dark and stripped back retelling of the life of Edgar Allen Po...

BWW Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Regal Theatre
by David Bravos - November 26, 2021

Part of Entertaind Production’s ethos is minimalism in their settings, which seems to lend itself perfectly to LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Whilst the setting may have been a bit bare, Entertaind’s production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS wants for nothing more, with a minimal set made up for by a passionate...

BWW Review: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY GREATEST HITS VOL 1 at Studio Underground
by David Bravos - November 17, 2021

Nostalgia and laughter abounded in FORBIDDEN BROADWAY GREATEST HITS VOL 1, with loving tributes to Broadway’s greatest shows and people given a twist that had people singing and laughing....

BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - November 09, 2021

Roald Dahl’s classic children’s story CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY has found its way to the stage as a musical, retaining some elements from the classic movies whilst diverging in some areas. Crown Theatre plays home to this stunning musical, treating the people of Perth to a world of pure imag...

BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! at Regal Theatre
by David Bravos - November 05, 2021

With a soundtrack full of ABBA hits, MAMMA MIA! is a popular musical that has broken records all around the world. Serasi Entertainment's Perth production showcases the cultural icons of ABBA perfectly, with wonderful performances and clever staging being enhanced, rather than driven, by the soundtr...