Western Australia’s arts playground
Western Australia’s arts playground
17 July 2026
WA’s independent theatre scene is buoyant, but artists still face a difficult middle ground shaped by funding pressures, audience development and access to affordable venues. Ian Lilburne investigates what it will take for independent theatre-makers to build sustainable creative careers in WA.
9 July 2026
CircusWA’s Eclipse blends circus, physical theatre and live music in an urgent, imaginative journey from destruction towards hope.
29 March 2026
The Australian premiere of former student Carmel Dean’s Renascence gives a new generation their moment to shine in the light of an inspiring artistic trailblazer, writes Stephen Bevis.
3 September 2025
The drama of this one hour 15 minute adaptation of Sophocles’ ageless play by WAAPA third year students is vividly presented.
24 January 2023
From love’s young dream to the pain of breaking up, this Perth-based indie pop choir invites you to a show that’s about more than happy endings.
16 January 2021
With its magical mix of fairy tales, shadow puppets and a family love story, Tale of Tales captivates David Zampatti.
23 September 2020
Disabled and autistic reviewer Patrick Gunasekera has concerns about ‘Whoosh!’, Sensorium Theatre’s latest show for neurodiverse children which is part of AWESOME Festival next week.
9 September 2020
From puppets to pottery, these art activities will help your family make the most of Perth in spring.
11 November 2019
Review: Perth International Jazz Festival, Kristin Berardi/Sam Anning; Tal Cohen Quartet; Veronica Swift ⋅ State Theatre Centre, November 10 ⋅ Review by Garry Lee ⋅ The Perth International Jazz …
9 October 2019
AWESOME Review: Bear With Me ⋅ State Theatre Centre, October 7 ⋅ Review by Lydia Edwards⋅ It’s not every day you see bears entering an auditorium on …