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West Australian Opera’s production of Roméo et Juliette at His Majesty’s Theatre delivers a visually striking and engaging night of opera. Set in a conceptual, futuristic world rather than traditional period Verona, the set design brings a sleek, modern edge to the staging, purposefully keeping the era ambiguous to show this story could unfold in…
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Heathers: The Musical at the Regal Theatre delivers a wickedly funny, punchy production that captures the iconic dark satire of the 1988 cult film. Navigating the brutal social hierarchy of Westerberg High, the show balances dark humour with surprisingly sharp emotional beats. The audience energy was electric throughout, especially impressive for a Sunday matinee, and…
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The Enchanted Encounters concert series, conceived by Noah Humich, continues to prove itself as one of the most innovative initiatives in the local arts scene. For this latest instalment, Villains, co-created alongside Brett Peart, the performance leaned fully into the atmospheric, abandoned Liberty Theatre. The show embraces the premise that across every genre, whether opera,…
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Directed by Gordon Park, Limelight Theatre’s ‘Deathtrap’ is a tight, brilliantly paced production. Striking the perfect balance between taut suspense and dark comedy, it keeps the audience hooked from start to finish. Owen Phillips gives a fantastic performance as the arrogant, desperate playwright Sidney Bruhl, commanding the stage with effortless confidence while keeping Sidney’s darker…
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BITTERSWEET: Bec Moore’s Bittersweet establishes an eerie, unsettling atmosphere right from the start, utilising an almost bare stage featuring a giant lone tree with white lace foliage, atmospheric lighting, and effective sound design. An underlying sense that something is not quite right draws you into a compelling mystery, heightened by clever staging and sharply delivered…
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Having followed Elysian Creative since their first performance of The Underground in 2020, expectations were already high heading into The Rosemount for their latest endeavour. Creative director and choreographer Rafaela Lico outdid herself once again with The Sauce, pivoting from the Latin-inspired telenovela drama of their signature series to deliver a high-octane heels showcase that…
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Sitting in on West Australian Opera’s general rehearsal for Eugene Onegin gave an impressive first look at Tchaikovsky’s tragic masterpiece ahead of opening night. While a final rehearsal comes with the understanding that small details are still being fine-tuned, and a few minor lighting cues and staging moments were still being ironed out, the overall…
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Having previously experienced Rock of Ages both on stage and backstage, taking a seat in the audience for the first time offered a completely new perspective on the show and it turns out there were a few scenes I didn’t even know existed! While jukebox musicals can often feel clunky, Rock of Ages stands out…
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His Majesty’s Theatre was host to a wonderful evening of storytelling and musical satire, showing that Baroque compositions can be just as witty, theatrical, and absurd as modern comedy. As someone not particularly familiar with the style (and with this being the first Baroque concert I have attended) it was a fantastic introduction to the…
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Opening night of Stirling Players’ Bye Bye Birdie delivered an entertaining evening of theatrical fun. The production is driven by a wonderful blend of fresh-faced, promising young talent and seasoned community theatre veterans whose vibrant energy carried the show, even while navigating some noticeable musical hurdles along the way. A particularly beautiful highlight of the…