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A woman in a striking blue coat stands with her hands clasped in front of her. There is a child either side of her and a crowd of colourfully dressed people leaning in to listen to her every word. The are all standing behind or leaning on a glass cabinet filled with jars. Umbrella academy the theatre of dreams
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Umbrella academy the theatre of dreams

15 September 2023

There’s magic in the air in this dazzling production of Mary Poppins, a place where anything can happen, writes Julie Hosking.

Reading time • 7 minutesMusical Theatre
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
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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 Lyrical litter bring new purr-spective
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Lyrical litter bring new purr-spective

9 September 2023

WAAPA’s graduating class shine in a poetic production of Cats, even if the feline stories don’t quite thread together, writes Erin Hutchinson. 

Reading time • 5 minutesMusical Theatre
A snowman wearing a hat stands in the middle of the stage. Either side is a person manipulating a puppet - one a big yellow bear and the other a small pink piglet. This is from Winnie the Pooh the musical. A sweet bear hug
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A sweet bear hug

2 September 2023

This bear of very little brain is full of heart. Julie Hosking goes on a romp through the seasons with Winnie the Pooh and friends. 

Reading time • 4 minutesMusical Theatre
A big yellow bear wearing a red top waves to the camera. A man is standing behind him. This is Winnie the Pooh the musical. Pooh’s far from your average bear
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Pooh’s far from your average bear

21 August 2023

Beloved the world over, Winnie the Pooh is now a musical star. Julie Hosking ventures into the Hundred Acre Wood to find out more.

Reading time • 10 minutesMusical Theatre
A couple sit in a stylised car, starring out of the front. The male behind the wheel is wearing glasses, the woman has a stunned expression on her face. This is Brad and Janet in The Rocky Horror Show Don’t dream it – see it!
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Don’t dream it – see it!

10 August 2023

The cast is incredible, the designs divine and the joys are endless. Erin Hutchinson urges you all to celebrate Rocky Horror’s big birthday and do the time warp again.

Reading time • 5 minutesMusical Theatre
A cast of dancers clad in sparkling golden suits and carrying top hats strike a pose in front of sign saying A Chorus Line. Laying it on the line
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Laying it on the line

6 August 2023

Showbiz can be cruel, as the dancers auditioning for A Chorus Line reveal in raw and funny ways. Julie Hosking steps into their shoes. 

Reading time • 7 minutesMusical Theatre
A dancer in a leather jacket leaps in the air, arms and legs wide. Behind him is a jailhouse building with an ensemble of dancers moving in sync. This is All Shook Up, the musical. A hunk of burning fun
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A hunk of burning fun

11 July 2023

It’s now or never. Take your Elvis loving friends and family to All Shook Up and you’ll all have a ball, writes Julie Hosking. 

Reading time • 6 minutesMusical Theatre
Reading time • 7 minutesMusical Theatre
Some kind of wonderful
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Some kind of wonderful

8 May 2023

Come From Away celebrates the best of humanity in the worst of times. Ara Jansen is swept up in the story of a little town with a big heart.

Reading time • 6 minutesMusical Theatre

Cleaver Street Studio

Cleaver Street Studio

 

Cleaver Street Studio