In Cooked, Dave Hughes mines an AFL Legends charity-match injury for a loose, self-effacing set that also detours through Perth beginnings, family life and the realities behind his TV persona.

Western Australia’s arts playground
Western Australia’s arts playground

5 May 2026
In Cooked, Dave Hughes mines an AFL Legends charity-match injury for a loose, self-effacing set that also detours through Perth beginnings, family life and the realities behind his TV persona.

21 April 2026
At the Astor, The Beths turn restless indie rock, DIY curiosity and group chemistry into a live show that’s funny, focused and greater than the sum of its parts.

20 August 2023
You Am I revisit The Who’s classic Tommy, with two of Australia’s finest rock vocalists. Harvey Rae goes on an amazing journey.

19 July 2023
Slowdive may have won over a new generation with their timeless sound but they have lost none of the old. Harvey Rae revels in the sensory explosion.

1 July 2023
Hailed for their live shows, King Stingray bring the material to match. Harvey Rae is swept up in this vivid and exhilarating experience.

22 June 2023
The RocKwiz crew honour an Australian icon with their trademark mix of music and mayhem, writes Julie Hosking

20 April 2023
Need a laugh? Perth Comedy Festival is back with a host of stars, established and rising, to lighten the mood. Julie Hosking takes a look at the line-up.

11 June 2018
30 June @ Astor Theatre, 659 Beaufort Street Mt Lawley · Presented by Peace Opus · Songs of beauty and of heartbreak, old squabbles and spontaneous …

17 May 2018
19 May, 7.30pm @ Astor Theatre, Mt Lawley · Presented by WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO)· WAYJO presents Kate Ceberano at The Astor Theatre for a …

28 January 2018
Music ∙ 23 February @ The Astor Theatre ∙ Presented by: Australian Chamber Orchestra ∙ It’s chamber music but not as you know it. ACO Underground …