Western Australia’s arts playground

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  • A man in a top hat holding a lollypop is surrounded by a motley group of children in brightly coloured costumes The achocolypse is here
    Reviews

    The achocolypse is here

    8 November 2021

    The musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has rolled into town and Rosalind Appleby and junior reviewer Saskia Haluszkiewicz are captivated by its vibrant energy and special effects.

    Reading time • 7 minutesMusical Theatre
  • A woman sits in a red sleeping bag, with a head torch on her head and talks to a group of children sitting in front of her. Behind her musicians sit holding wind instruments Aussie twist on classic fairytale

    Aussie twist on classic fairytale

    29 September 2021

    Roald Dahl’s Little Red Riding Hood has been transplanted to an Australian bush setting for Awesome Festival, leaving Rosalind Appleby and junior reviewer Saskia Haluszkiewicz captivated.

    Reading time • 5 minutesTheatre
  • A man in tights and wearing an emu puppet stands on a circular stage surrounded by a cardboard bush set and various props How the arts equip children for life
    Features

    How the arts equip children for life

    7 September 2021

    Why do children need the arts? AWESOME Festival director Jenny Simpson says the arts are fundamental to the development of children, help teenagers stay sane and keep on giving for adults too.

    Reading time • 9 minutesMulti-arts
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