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  • Renascence. Image by Stephen Heath. Musical heralds a WAAPA rebirth
    Reviews

    Musical heralds a WAAPA rebirth

    29 March 2026

    The Australian premiere of former student Carmel Dean’s Renascence gives a new generation their moment to shine in the light of an inspiring artistic trailblazer, writes Stephen Bevis.

    Reading time • 7 minutesMusical Theatre
  • Reading time • 8 minutesCommunity
  • @stephenheathphotography WAAPA’s final Verge is a triumph laced with nostalgia
    Reviews

    WAAPA’s final Verge is a triumph laced with nostalgia

    18 November 2025

    In its final season inside the Geoff Gibbs Theatre, WAAPA’s Verge presents a beautifully crafted evening of ballet and contemporary works. From ghostly Romantic classics to Antarctic-inspired landscapes and a playful, history-rich finale, the 2025 showcase is both a farewell and a celebration of the school’s evolving legacy. Nina Levy writes.

    Reading time • 6 minutesDance
  • Reading time • 5 minutesMusical Theatre
  • WAAPA’s shining future takes centre stage
    Spotlight

    WAAPA’s shining future takes centre stage

    31 July 2025

    As arts education faces cutbacks across the globe, WAAPA continues to thrive by expanding, innovating, and preparing the next generation of performers – writes Will Yeoman.

    Reading time • 10 minutesTheatre
  • A family stand on a stage, looking up at each other or the sky. The children are in dressing gowns, the boy holding a blue kite. This is the Banks family in Marry Poppins. From WAAPA to Winifred
    Features

    From WAAPA to Winifred

    10 September 2023

    Mary Poppins flies into Perth for the final leg of a magical journey, bringing one of its stars back to where hers began. Julie Hosking catches up with WAAPA graduate Lucy Maunder.

    Reading time • 10 minutesMusical Theatre
  • @stephenheathphotography Fearless, fabulous WAAPA crew hit the heights
    Reviews

    Fearless, fabulous WAAPA crew hit the heights

    9 September 2023

    The WAAPA graduating class’s production of Wise Children sinks its teeth into our reviewer David Zampatti and won’t let go. He begs us not to miss this one.

    Reading time • 6 minutesTheatre
  • @stephenheathphotography Hundreds of musicians and singers spread across the stage over two tiers. Behind them the pipe organ is lit in purple. This is the WAAPA Music Gala Showcase at Perth Concert Hall. WAAPA talent raises the roof
    Reviews

    WAAPA talent raises the roof

    31 July 2023

    A spirit of creativity and collaboration energises and transforms those lucky enough to hear WAAPA’s next generation of stars, writes Tess Palmyre.

    Reading time • 6 minutesMusic
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