The Proud Awards return for their third annual celebration of Perth’s fabulous drag and creative entertainers, as the efforts of WA’s LGBTI+ community. Created in 2016, the event has honoured local queer entertainers, community groups and icons for their contributions of Perth’s vibrant LGBTI+ scene. The event will see 13 awards presented across a range […]
We Will Rock You | His Majesty’s Theatre | til April 7 | ★ ★ ★ ★ Ben Elton’s theatrical ode to the music of Queen has returned to Western Australia with a killer showcase of Perth talent at His Majesty’s Theatre. Set in a dystopian future where music and free thought are forbidden under the Globalsoft […]
Theatres around the world have been filled with the epic rhapsodies of Queen since 2002’s West End debut of We Will Rock You. The collaboration between the band and Ben Elton brings their music to life in a struggle between free-spirited Bohemians and an oppressive world where free thinking is suppressed and music is forbidden. […]
The Proud Awards are fast approaching and with voting now closed, the ballots are being tallied and the anticipation is heating up to find out who will be honoured at this year’s event. Now in its second year, the ceremony was developed by local entertainer and Proud Entertainment founder Dean Misdale, who sought to shine […]
The Proud Awards return for their second year, celebrating the best of Perth’s LGBTI+ community groups, venues and entertainers with a fabulous ceremony. This year, the judging panel have already voted on Outstanding Community Organisation/Individual, Creative Artist of the Year, Entertainer of the Year and the prestigious Hall Of Fame Award – won for the […]
Christmas is almost here again and Feminem wants to make sure your yuletide is extra gay this year. Fem is gathering her very own Christmas elves for a special Christmas cabaret show full of camp classics and holiday cheer. Joining Feminem will be cabaret sensation and Pop Princess winner Cougar Morrison, singer Kyle Dessent and […]
This November, Perth will host the inaugural Proud Awards, a glamourous evening to mark the achievements of WA’s LGBTIQ+ community and queer entertainers. With a red carpet entrance, performances from some of Perth’s best drag performers and 94.5’s Janelle Koenig on the mic, it’s sure to be a fabulous evening. We caught up with organiser […]
Oliver! | ICW Productions | Joy Shepard Performing Arts Centre | Until 27th August | ★ ★ ★ When Lionel Bart brought his show Oliver! to the West End it was quickly acclaimed and joined the canon of classic musical theatre so it is understandable that there was quite a buzz in Perth when it was announced ICW Productions was […]
Lauchlan Edward Bain is undertaking a massive challenge, choreographing an upcoming production of the musical ‘Oliver!’, while local performer Dean Misdale is taking on the iconic role of Mister Bumble in the show. We caught up with the pair during a break in their rehearsal schedule. When did you first see the musical ‘Oliver!’? Lauchlan: […]
Fringe World Festival has released its 2016 program stuffed with a plethora of local and international talent. This year, over 150 venues will be offering over 700 performances from the family-friendly to salacious and saucy in a month-long celebration of the performing arts. Fringe World’s Urban Orchard and The Pleasure Garden will be making a […]
