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Lend Me Your EarsAll just a little bit of history repeating

Whether it is Ancient Rome, Elizabethan England or the global politics of today, Shakespeare had humanity pegged in his political tragedy Julius Caesar. WAAPA’s third year acting students are rising to the challenge of this classic with director Humphrey Bower, right down to some pretty epic stage combat choreography.

Tanya MacNaughton

Storytelling journeyTreading her own path

Comedian Hannah Gadsby shocked the world with the powerful, personal Nanette but with her new show Body of Work, she wants audiences to feel like they’ve had a hug

Tanya MacNaughton

Crowd participationPremiumAudience plays crucial role in brilliant play inspired by depression

Every Brilliant Thing was written before COVID-19 but the production’s focus on positive things is timely considering people’s mental health during the pandemic.

Tanya MacNaughton

Opera liveAngels and Devils tap highs of desire & lows of despair

Freeze Frame Opera’s Angels and Devils delves into desire and despair at Claremont Showgrounds

David Cusworth

645 lives lostPremiumHuman side to Australia’s worst naval tragedy

Wartime sinking of HMAS Sydney retold in unique blend of cinema and theatre.

Simon Collins

Hot ticketReview: Briefs’ Dirty Laundry

Fringe favourite boylesque troupe back in Perth with new show

Jessie Stoelwinder

Miss westraliaCommentsPremiumBeauty musical hits home

A wave of nostalgia is set to wash over Harvey tomorrow as a musical that explores the heritage of Australian beauty pageants parades the stage.

Kasper Johansen

Opera tour cancelledStar Navigator cut off after NZ travel bubble pops

West Australian Opera cancels Tim Finn opera Star Navigator after NZ travel bubble closes

David Cusworth

Second actPremiumLocal arts group take centre stage with Meat

What’s next for Renato Fabretti and his Fremantle Theatre Company, which launched spectacularly with a sell-out show starring Kate Walsh? We find out.

Nicolette Casella

Opera liveLike father, like son at WA Opera for Cav & Pag

Tenor Paul O’Neill sings with son Thomas, 13, in WA Opera’s double bill of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci

David Cusworth

SpectacularCommentsPerth production company gets exclusive Disney rights

Perth’s newest female-led production company has scored the closely guarded rights to Disney In Concert: A Dream Is A Wish and are bringing it Down Under for the first time.

Lily Hoffmann

TheatrePremiumBriefs Factory head west

Missed at Fringe Perth earlier this year, the cabaret, circus and drag troupe are making their way back to WA to air their Dirty Laundry

Belle Taylor

Opera liveWest Side Story back on stage at Crown

Opera Australia reboots its West Side Story season at Crown Theatre after COVID pause

David Cusworth

Ballet reviewPremiumWA Ballet’s inaugural showcase packs a punch

STATE is a stunning snapshot of contemporary dance performed by our State’s top talent.

Jessie Stoelwinder

‘Hank is coming’VideoMcLachlan’s promise as music tour delayed

Craig McLachlan’s stage comeback has been put on pause amid growing COVID cases around the country. But the star has a message for his fans.

Stephanie McKenna

Arts gongsHecate crowned at performing arts awards

Ground-breaking Noongar language reboot of Macbeth dominates WA gongs

Simon Collins

Queen’s Birthday honoursCommentsPremiumPerth’s Fringe king awarded for arts contribution

Ever enjoyed a Fringe show, admired the rainbow shipping container sculpture in Fremantle, or spent an evening at the Rechabite? If so, you have Marcus Canning to thank.

Charlotte Elton

Comic operaPirates launch Gilbert & Sullivan Society 70th birthday

Pirates of Penzance at UWA’s Dolphin Theatre revive classic comic opera for Gilbert &Sullivan Society’s 70th birthday

David Cusworth

Comedy cordPremiumUmbilical Brothers’ new show

Thirty years ago Shane Dundas and David Collins exploded into our lives with their unique brand of physical comedy.

Simon Collins

Giselle at His Majesty’sCommentsPremiumBallerina returns to stage after cancer scare

Ballet has been Nikki Blain’s world since she was just six years old but a cancer diagnosis last year almost shattered her dreams — now cancer free, she’s returning to the stage in Giselle.

Stephanie McKenna

Chess the musicalPremiumCheckmate

Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, this ‘80s musical written by half of pop super group ABBA is making its way to Perth.

Belle Taylor

Glory daysPremiumFit for a king: $15m makeover for His Majesty’s

His Majesty’s Theatre in Perth is to get a $15 million makeover to return the grand old heritage building back to its former glory with restored balconies.

Kim Macdonald

Dancers with work bootsPremiumHow a 203cm tradie became a dance sensation

When big fella “Little Mick” Rodan signed up for Moora project The Beauty Index he put his body on the line.

Simon Collins

Hitting the stageVideoWhy theatre is a drag for Peter Rowsthorn

He’s conquered the world of comedy, the small screen, and now Peter Rowsthorn’s latest role will see him tackle a whole lot of lycra as he shimmies on stage for Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

Krystal Sanders