In 1964, Frank Roberts travelled to Japan to compete in the Tokyo Olympics. Now his story is being told by his cousin in a one-woman show.
Keira Jenkins
Perth-raised, New York-based actor Connor Delves anticipated that one day he would have a life-changing project, finding it in one-man show Cadel: Lungs On Legs.
Tanya MacNaughton
Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company’s 2026 season is set to be one of bold stories, big heart and unforgettable theatre experiences with the announcement of three WA premiere mainstage productions.
WA playwright Andrea Gibbs has a talent for combining social commentary with poignant honesty and humour, doing just that in the world premiere of Black Swan State Theatre Company production Carol.
As CATS The Musical settles into its run in Perth, the cast have shared their thoughts on the West Aussie audiences and their favourite spots in the city.
Amy Cavender
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre artistic director Philip Mitchell is cutting strings with Australia’s most renowned puppetry company, announcing his plan to step down from the role in early 2027.
From Cinderella’s dusty home life to enchanted gardens to the fairytale glamour of the ball, WA Ballet transforms the stage to take the audience on a journey that entertains and delights at every turn.
Melinda Webster
Perth Festival artistic director Anna Reece reflects on her first festival in the hot seat while looking towards the Perth Festival 2026.
Musical theatre performer Des Flanagan is relishing his role as Rum Tum Tugger in the 40th anniversary Australian tour of Cats.
Perth audiences will be dreaming with their eyes wide open when Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular raises the Big Top at Ozone Reserve in August.
ARTRAGE chief executive and creative director Jo Thomas might be approaching her third Fringe World in 2026, but she continues to be blown away by the sheer scale of the event.
Famous faces like Julie Bishop, Peter Rowsthorn, Ben Wyatt, Gisella Colletti, models and TV stars were spotted at Crown Theatre for the opening night of CATS The Musical.
Kellie Balaam
The 40th anniversary Australian tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS is letting the musical’s memory live again in a pretty purr-fect production.
Todd McKenney is back home in Perth, where he is set to delight audiences as a singing and dancing feline in the 40th anniversary Australian tour of CATS.
Indiana Scott is returning to the land of fairytale in WA Ballet’s upcoming season of Cinderella at His Majesty’s Theatre, cast as the Fairy Godmother.
Perth audiences have their opportunity to be part of history as the 40th anniversary Australian tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS opens at Crown Theatre Perth.
Ron Banks has always enjoyed writing about the arts, continuing his passion in new book Bums On Seats: An Unofficial History Of Theatre In WA.
Performing in Cats has been on Lucy Maunder’s bucket list since seeing the West End production as a child in the early 1990s, and her casting as Jellylorum is even more special given the role’s predecessor.
WAAPA alumnus Eddie Perfect prepares for the world premiere of his new Australian musical Tivoli Lovely, written for his alma mater and paying tribute to Australia’s theatrical past.
Musical theatre performer Gabriyel Thomas has lived by a simple yet highly rewarding sentiment throughout her career, leading to her starring as Grizabella in the 40th anniversary Australian tour of Cats.
WAAPA alumnus Dean Bryant has returned to his alma mater for the first time to direct the world premiere of Eddie Perfect musical Tivoli Lovely.
Actor Sally-Anne Upton will be back in the spotlight as titular character Carol in Black Swan State Theatre Company’s festive-fuelled production.
Building on the ambition and relevance of Perth Festival 2025 during her inaugural year as artistic director, Anna Reece maintains that momentum with the program launch of Perth Festival 2026.
