Western Australia

Performance review: Chopin’s Piano, QPAC Concert Hall
Musica Viva’s unique stage adaptation of Paul Kildea’s book on the composer Chopin, his preludes, and one fateful instrument.

Exhibition review: Sea Monsters, WA Maritime Museum
Try to catch Sea Monsters before this exciting exhibition becomes extinct.

Exit interview: James Berlyn, WAYTCo
Outgoing Artistic Director James Berlyn reflects on six eventful years with the WA Youth Theatre Company.

Theatre review: The Snow, State Theatre of WA
Barking Gecko Theatre presents a whimsical all-ages fairy tale from a brilliant, award-winning playwright.

Theatre review: Blueback, Claremont Showground, WA
This stunning puppetry show emphasises the similarities between humans and marine life.

2023 NAIDOC Week events wrap
A selection of arts and cultural event highlights during this year’s NAIDOC Week, running from 2-9 July 2023.

The art of writing a compelling strategic plan
In a highly competitive marketplace, the arts company that can convince funding bodies of its uniquely placed vision for the…

Dance review: STATE, State Theatre Centre of WA
Two exciting works of contemporary ballet, inspired by musicality, vulnerability and destruction.

High schoolers and mental health: can art help give them space?
A slightly unconventional artist-in-schools project is revealing the power of uninterrupted, quiet creative time for teens.

Theatre review: Where Water Once Was, Blue Room Theatre, WA
An entertaining exploration of ennui and inevitable entropy.