Get ready for the world premiere of ‘Bogan Literature: Pride and Prejudice’
The Rooftop Movies space is about to transform into a stunning Rooftop Theatre space for a hilarious retelling of the Austen classic, Pride & Prejudice. ARTRAGE and BS Productions will proudly present the world premiere of Bogan Literature: Pride & Prejudice this April. This unique production will take place at Rooftop Movies, which will be transformed […]
The Rocky Horror Show will celebrate its 50th with a new Perth season
The Rocky Horror Show is returning to Perth this August as the popular musical celebrates its 50th anniversary. They’ve just announced who’ll be in the cast when it opens at the Crown Theatre on 6th August. Joining the cast as Frank N Furter is three-time Olivier Award winning performer, David Bedella who returns to Australia […]
Aurélien Scannella to depart West Australian Ballet after a decade
Aurélien Scannella, the Artistic Director of the West Australian Ballet has announced his departure after a decade leading the company. Announcing that Scannella would be stepping down from his role, the West Australian Ballet said he had made “an indelible impact on the company and its productions.” Under Scannella’ leadership the company has garnered critical […]
‘Brokeback Mountain’ is being adapted as a stage production
Brokeback Mountain is being adapted for the stage with a production having its West End debut later this year. Billed as a play with music, the script has been written by Ashley Robinson and the production will be directed by Jonathan Butterell. Butterell previously had a huge theatrical hit with the musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, taking […]
WAAPA students take on Virginia Woolf’s queer love letter ‘Orlando’
Virginia Woolf’s 1928 novel Orlando has been described as the most charming love letter in literature. Inspired by Woolf’s affair with the author and aristocrat Vita Sackville-West, it’s the fantastical story of a time-travelling poet and lover who transforms from hero to heroine. This thrilling tale of liberation from time and gender constraints begins in […]
Roleystone Theatre offer a gender flipped version of ‘The Odd Couple’
Olive is a slob and Florence is a snob – the classic play The Odd Couple is being brought to life with a female twist. Adapted by original playwright Neil Simon and directed by Simon James, it’s the story of Florence who, after her marriage collapses, moves into her friend Olive’s apartment. But with Olive […]
Get ready for Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Strictly Ballroom – The Musical’
Local production company Drew Anthony Creative have announced three productions to hit the stage in 2023, and the first show will be the musical version of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom. The show will be staged the Planet Royale Theatre in June and tickets go on sale on Monday. August will bring a revival of the A Chorus […]
Perth Comedy Festival reveals fabulous 2023 program
The full lineup for Perth Comedy Festival’s 2023 season has been launched, featuring more than 65 hilarious new shows across town from 24 April – 21 May. The month-long event takes over multiple venues including the Riverside Theatre, Perth Concert Hall, the Regal Theatre and Chorus Room, the Astor Theatre and Lounge, The Rechabite/Goodwill Club, […]
Robert Hofmann’s ‘What the Fandango?!’ returns for the Joonalup Festival
Fringe favourite Robert Hofmann is heading to the Joondalup Festival later this month and performing his show What the Fandango?! Following on from the success of previous shows Desperately Young at Heart and It Aint Vot You Do It’s Ze Vay Zat You Do It, Hofmann’s show bring back some of the much loved characters from his earlier productions for […]
Mystery, comedy and romance collide on stage in ‘Lunenburg’
A melange of mystery, comedy and romance is coming to Harbour Theatre. Written by Canada’s Norm Foster, Lunenburg is the story of a woman who, after her husband dies unexpectedly, discovers he owned a home in Nova Scotia she didn’t know existed. As she leaves Maine to unravel the mystery of her husband’s secret life […]
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