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Spring into the school holidays

Spring into the school holidays

21 September 2023

From Awesome activities to magical nannies, there are so many marvellous ways to have a jolly holiday, writes Julie Hosking.

Reading time • 10 minutesMulti-arts
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
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 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
Brighten July with the arts
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Brighten July with the arts

20 June 2023

Waiting for the days to get longer again? Our July gig guide is packed with shows and exhibitions to lighten up those dark Makuru nights.

Reading time • 10 minutesMulti-arts
A woman dressed in a pilot's. uniform stands centre stage. She is smiling widely, her arms stretched out either side. Behind her seven other people can be seen sitting in shadow or standing looking at her. This is the cast from the musical Come From Away. Gertz finds her wings on solid ground
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Gertz finds her wings on solid ground

1 May 2023

Zoe Gertz has notched up more than 700 performances of Come From Away. The WAAPA graduate tells Julie Hosking what makes the musical so special.

Reading time • 10 minutesMusical Theatre
Satine and Christian on stage with the cast next to a mini Eifel Tower in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Moulin Rouge is dazzling, high-octane fun
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Moulin Rouge is dazzling, high-octane fun

27 February 2023

Moulin Rouge! The Musical chews through the hits in a sumptuous feast for the senses. While some might feel overwhelmed, Julie Hosking devours every moment.

Reading time • 6 minutesMusical Theatre
Six women dressed in an array of glittery outfits that are part princess, part pop diva, sing into microphones with gusto. Behind them a band performs, lights shining on their faces. They are the cast of Six the Musical. Six queens deliver in spades
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Six queens deliver in spades

28 November 2022

The pop queens from Six the Musical are on a winning royal tour, writes Erin Hutchinson. Watching them reclaim their rightful place in history is a blast.

Reading time • 6 minutesMusical Theatre
Reading time • 7 minutesMusical Theatre

Cleaver Street Studio

Cleaver Street Studio

 

Cleaver Street Studio