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Mozart with a mischievous twist delights young opera-goers in Little Red
21 May 2026
Freeze Frame Opera’s Little Red transforms Mozart into a witty, warm children’s opera, blending humour, strong performances and musical charm.
Spotlight
Have A Play: Cranky Pants
24 April 2026
Cranky Pants bursts with colour and texture, inviting visitors to dress figurines, build costumes, and take to the catwalk in a playful, participatory exhibition at AGWA.
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Stellarphant: Heroes come in all shapes, sizes, and species.
16 April 2026
Barking Gecko’s latest production is a timely reminder that persistence, resilience and a little help from our friends can help us realise our dreams. Claire Trolio reviews STELLARPHANT, a beautiful comedy that says it’s okay to take up space.
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Level Up! Finding genuine connections in virtual spaces
9 April 2026
Level Up! Written and directed by Yvan Karlsson playfully utilises video game culture as a way to interrogate friendship and humanity in an increasingly digital world. Exploring what happens when virtual spaces are inhabited with the same morals and standards that we value in the “real world”.
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Flourishing wonders for small humans
29 January 2026
Pastel daydreams bloom in a garden of circus delights for Perth’s littlest FringeWorld fans, writes Claire Coleman.
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Home grown talent on display: Made in Boorloo at the Blue Room Theatre
14 October 2025
Made in Boorloo is a double bill of one-act plays written and performed by Western Australian Youth Theatre Company members between the ages of 13 and 26.
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Noongar story soars on colourful wings: Breaksea’s Aliwah Bardinar!
8 October 2025
This original children’s production gives an ancient language new life – and it’s a joy from start to finish. Julie Hosking joins the flock at Aliwah Bardinar!
Spotlight
Taking a multisensory deep dive with Perth’s Sensorium Theatre
23 September 2025
Sensorium Theatre is renowned for live interactive theatre catering for young people living with disabilities. Will Yeoman shines a light on its extraordinary work ahead of a revival of Odyssea at this year’s AWESOME Festival.
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Coastlines and collaboration: Regenerative Strategies by Gian Manik
8 August 2025
Visual artist Gian Manik joins forces with Fremantle Primary School students in Regenerative Strategies, a strikingly poetic exhibition at The Naval Store, writes Jaimi Wright.