Theatre

Australia Day honoursDoctor, engineer and choreographer among WA’s finest

Perth doctor Ken Fitch, engineering professor Mark Randolph and veteran choreographer Chrissie Parrott have been recognised for their contribution to WA in the 2021 Australia Day Honours list.

Angela Pownall, Rhianna Mitchell & Sarah Steger

Family tiesYirra Yaakin revives The Sum of Us

At first glance, it looks like a relationship formed by the most unlikely of bedfellows — a First Nations theatre group embracing a queer play.

Alison Wakeham

Puppet magicPerth puppet theatre hits milestone

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre artistic director Philip Mitchell has played a star role in the success of the company, which is turning 40.

Simon Collins

Rising starFrom leaky boat to WAAPA: Refugee’s dream comes true

Like thousands of other school leavers across WA, Arad Rad was anxiously awaiting Year 12 exam results yesterday — but he has had a harder journey than most to get to this point.

Bethany Hiatt

Home is where her heart isStage star Lucy Durack to host WASO’s Christmas concert

WA’s favourite leading lady Lucy Durack is home for Christmas, about to emerge from isolation after returning from Melbourne and preparing for WA Symphony’s Christmas Spectacular on Saturday.

David Cusworth

The show must go onConcert Hall to showcase ‘Magical Music of Animation’

Perth’s newest female-led theatrical production company MM Creative will present its family-friendly live show The Magical Music of Animation at Perth Concert Hall next week.

Brianna Dugan

Theatre in lockdownExtraordinary aliens: Aussie actors online in New York

COVID lockdown and dreams of home drive a festival of Australian drama in New York, streaming online this weekend due to pandemic restrictions.

David Cusworth

Music theatreOklahoma! review

Black Swan Theatre Company marks triumphant return with classic musical — with plenty of twists

Jessie Stoelwinder

KNIGHT TO REMEMBERRevived musical to help chess shed nerdy image

With chess enjoying something of a cultural revival, a musical hitting the Perth stage is worth checking out.

Pierra Willix

The West LiveKate Walsh praises ‘exemplary’ McGowan

Cocooned far away from her home in virus-ravaged New York, US actor Kate Walsh said she felt “fortunate” to be in WA amid the coronavirus pandemic after an impromptu holiday to Perth in March.

Caitlyn Rintoul & Jenna Clarke

WICKED PRAISELucy Durack says WAAPA move to CBD will be ‘wonderful’

West Australian theatre and television star Lucy Durack has paid tribute to the WA Academy of Performing Arts, saying it flicked the switch on a life-long passion for performance when she was younger.

Joe Spagnolo

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Hollywood fave to play lead in Freo theatre launch

Perth theatre lovers will be able to sit just metres from Grey’s Anatomy star Kate Walsh, as the actor reveals she will play the lead in the newly-formed Fremantle Theatre Company’s maiden production.

Ben O'Shea

Ballet reviewDracula bewitches with return to stage

When WA Ballet debuted its world premiere of Dracula in 2018, it was love at first bite.

Jessie Stoelwinder

TheatreHow a burlesque show benefited from COVID

When producer Michael Boyd realised he would have to cast his cabaret show solely with WA talent, he was unsure how it would go. But he soon learnt COVID-19 had provided and unexpected benefit.

Belle Taylor

Keeping the dream aliveHow WA’s theatre stars find hope in the time of corona

For WA performers, landing a gig is hard work in the best of times but during a pandemic it is tougher than ever. But two Perth stage stars have found a way to make it work.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Rock onCasey Donovan takes on Queen

Powerhouse singer Casey Donovan was born to play the sassy women of music theatre.

Tanya MacNaughton

Right place for edgy TVFringe streaming platform launches

Fringe-style performance has found its home in Normal Place, a local streaming platform

Tanya MacNaughton

Times LifeBridgetown’s drama queen

It took a hiatus in odd jobs and primary school teaching for Meegan Cullen to find her way back to drama, but she has grasped it with both hands.

Tristan Wheeler

Blue RoomTheatre direct to the heart

The Blue Room Theatre is a place very close to Katt Osborne’s heart.

Tanya MacNaughton

Solo stories celebrate localsBlack Swan online

Black Swan State Theatre Centre of WA’s Unsung Heroes director Emily McLean enjoyed not having to factor in quick costume changes or stage entry/exit points.

Tanya MacNaughton

Opera IdolSearch on for stars of stage

WA Opera offer young talent fairy tale roles on The Nightingale.

Simon Collins

Perfect timingHamilton: The musical that matters in 2020

A filmed show of the critically acclaimed rap musical Hamilton, which tells the story of US founding father Alexander Hamilton, will start streaming next month at a significant moment in history.

Kate Emery

In limboVirus shut-down leaves WA theatre waiting in the wings

Perth actors wondering when they’ll be allowed to welcome crowds back have called for guidance and extra investment into the sector.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Puppet presenceSpare Parts goes digital

A technical hitch turned into a blessing when Spare Parts Puppet Theatre artistic director Philip Mitchell had trouble logging in to the Performing Arts WA Awards virtual ceremony via Zoom.

Tanya MacNaughton