Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company’s much-loved rom-com is heading to Kalgoorlie, Albany and Bunbury. Ahead of the tour we’re re-sharing Barbara Hostalek’s review of its debut season.
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Reviews
Students make much of Shakespearean favourite
31 March 2023
In WAAPA’s Much Ado About Nothing they all live happily ever after, and David Zampatti says there are plenty of reasons for its audience to be happy too.
Reviews
Orlando’s gender-bender journey in step with the times
31 March 2023
WAAPA’s students deliver a humour-infused and relevant theatrical interpretation of Virginia Woolf’s classic novel Orlando, writes Claire Trolio.
Features
Jackson sings a different tune
27 March 2023
Joel Jackson made his name in front of the camera and treading the boards, but nothing feels more personal than playing music. Julie Hosking catches up with the award-winning actor on the eve of a symphonic performance.
What to SEE
What to SEE: A Fortunate Life regional tour
21 February 2023
Bringing together the thrill of live theatre and the scale of cinema, THEATRE 180’s innovative adaptation of A Fortunate Life is heading back to where Albert Facey’s story all began and beyond in a tour that takes in a huge swathe of WA.
Reviews
Virginia Gay’s Cyrano is a tonic for modern times
20 February 2023
Deconstructing a classic with intelligence, humour and a light touch, this Melbourne Theatre Company production promises to be a highlight of Perth Festival, writes Victoria Laurie.
Features
Darkest hours strengthen Gay’s voice
19 February 2023
Virginia Gay found herself in forced isolation as she reworked a classic. The actor and writer tells Julie Hosking how ‘the apocalypse’ helped shape her Cyrano and reinforced the need for human connection.
Reviews
Telling stories to the stars
14 February 2023
Star gazing is the starting point for WA Youth Theatre Company’s new work, transporting us into the worlds of young people and the challenges they face. The result, says David Zampatti, yields many rewards.
Reviews
Jekyll and Hyde spectacular but strange
13 February 2023
Though undoubtedly an astonishing achievement, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde leaves David Zampatti a little bemused.
