Disrupted Festival of Ideas is a weekend of FREE EVENTS including: conversations, panel discussions, keynotes and activities taking over the State Library of Western Australia. 

An exclusive and unique CONVERSATION WITH THE STARS of Twin Peaks.

Watch classic nursery rhyme characters magically come to life as the pages of the storybook are turned in this exciting new production, ‘Once Upon A Time’.

Aladdin will sweep you into an exotic world of daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance.

Josephine Wants to Dance is a story about dreams, believing in yourself … and a dancing kangaroo

Catherine McClements (Water Rats, Rush), plays Claire, a vicar and leader of a community choir that meet regularly. When a young man enters the hall and opens fire, her beloved community – and the ideals that sustain it – is blown apart.

Catherine McClements (Water Rats, Rush), plays Claire, a vicar and leader of a community choir that meet regularly. When a young man enters the hall and opens fire, her beloved community – and the ideals that sustain it – is blown apart.

The Little HOO-HAA! is improvised comedy at its finest and funniest.

Described as Being John Malkovich meets The Office, this is The Last Great Hunt’s second premiere work for 2018.

(Limited Tickets!) On the eve of her wedding, Sophie’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

Celebrate the legacy of Disney in this ice skating spectacular!

Based on true stories, Tale of Tales fuses fairy tales with the horrors of war. Filled with shadow puppetry, romance, and violence.

X barks the spot in the new tour PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure!”

‘The Doll’ is the ultimate ‘sex in the city’ saga – seething with passion, disappointment and heartbreak, where not even love can protect those who refuse to see the realities of the changing world around them.

‘The Doll’ is the ultimate ‘sex in the city’ saga – seething with passion, disappointment and heartbreak, where not even love can protect those who refuse to see the realities of the changing world around them.

More than just the birds and the bees. This fast-paced production examines what we say to teenagers about sex- and what we don’t.

Learn more about the interesting exhibitions on right now at the gallery.

A story of love, a theatrical celebration of this incredible force of nature told through video, dance and song.

Follow a stream of water words as the Museum’s custodians share the many tales behind each bottle of donated water.

A story of love, a theatrical celebration of this incredible force of nature told through video, dance and song.

What better way to close our Writers Week celebration of story than in the hands of this legendary photographer, performer and writer.

In what promises to be one of the major publishing events of the year, acclaimed West Australian author Tim Winton will preview his powerful new novel, The Shepherd’s Hut, before its global release.

Two Australian literary giants share the stage- Together Kim Scott and Helen Garner discuss how we can write in this Australia, and is it worth it?

Join Festival Curators Anne Loxley and Felicity Fenner on a visual arts tour of Festival Exhibitions. Meet the artists and hear from them about their visually eloquent responses to the world.

The award-winning, head-spinning Betty Grumble brings the premiere of her new work to Perth. “Sensuous, joyous, obscene, absurd..” The Scotsman

Michael de Grussa and Noah Shilkin will sing you the song of the piano men in this exclusive performance. 

A night squished to the brim with love, romance and just a dollop of terror.

Fame and fortune can be fleeting when you trust the wrong people.

Australia v England ODI Series 2018, 5th ODI

Limited tickets only! Filled with songs and laughter, join Mouse on a thrilling journey through the deep dark woods in this big scary monster of a show.

Join the City of Subiaco for the Christmas sunset@subi concert at Theatre Gardens with Cathrine Summers!

The 3rd Ashes Test of the 2017/18 series will be played in Perth at WACA Ground. This will be the last ever test match at the famous ground.

A fun evening for all to celebrate Christmas, the festive season and the community of Cockburn.

Join a FREE tour in Auslan of the current exhibitions on display guided by a gallery staff member and interpreter.

Meet Mothball, the naughtiest wombat in Australia. Bored with her daily routine, Mothball goes in search of shelter and food, creating chaos in the lives of the humans around her.

Join Harriet’s search for identity and friendship, with songs, laughs, mischievous fun – and Mr Chicken himself!

A dark new sci-fi comedy about finding solace in isolation.
 

Set in the summer of ’67 – ’68 three families leave the comforts of home for a holiday and return forever changed…

2018 Season Launch

Canadian playwright Nicole Moeller’s award-winning drama is a dark, thought-provoking psychological thriller about possession and desire and our “right” to the truth.

April, 1984. 13:00. Comrade 6079, Winston Smith, thinks a thought, starts a diary and falls in love. But Big Brother is always watching.

Disrupted Festival of Ideas is a weekend of free conversations, intimate walking tours, live music and creativity

Be whisked away into the wintery world of Disney’s Frozen and join Elsa and Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven in a story full of action, adventure, magic and unforgettable characters.

‘A unique, powerful and insightful Australian comic voice. ????½’ Sydney Morning Herald

Limited tix to this 3rd show! This gentle play brings to life the stories of those left at home during the war waiting, wondering, hoping… and the struggles of the young men who valiantly enlisted to help defend their country.

This gentle play brings to life the stories of those left at home during the war waiting, wondering, hoping… and the struggles of the young men who valiantly enlisted to help defend their country.

This gentle play brings to life the stories of those left at home during the war waiting, wondering, hoping… and the struggles of the young men who valiantly enlisted to help defend their country.

The Auslan interpreter will be on a stage, and there will be a huge double sided LED screen so you will be able to access from most areas.

One of the most-read and famous children’s books of all time, ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for the whole family.

Matilda revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dares to change her destiny!

Come and enjoy a laugh with Tom Ballard – Winner Helpman Award Best Comedy Performer 2016!

After a sell-out 2013 season, the team behind The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child return with songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up – and their grown-ups!

Dare to adventure to the bottom of the sea.

The first of the 2017 sunset concerts celebrating the late great musical genius Prince.

Join us for this free event as we bring Christmas cheer early to Perth city and host this magical, family-friendly event at Langley Park overlooking the beautiful Swan River.

This old-school soul troupe brings the soul tunes everyone knows and the Christmas hits everyone loves in a festive affair for the whole family.

It’s twenty years since Bill Bailey first performed on these shores, and he returns to mark this milestone with a new show.

A modern take on the tale of Macbeth – Paul and Lainey Macbeth are the ultimate power couple: ambitious, ruthless and willing to risk everything for something more.

This production tells the true story of the von Trapp family’s flight across the mountains and works its magic, for young and old alike!

Gloria’s Glorious Gloryhole is a fast-paced, loose hipped, easy, cheesy and fun cabaret of 1980s classics.

Based on the Oscar®-winning film of the same name, GHOST is the story of Sam and Molly, a young couple whose relationship takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death.

Be whisked away into the wintery world of Disney’s Frozen and join Elsa and Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven in a story full of action, adventure, magic and unforgettable characters.

More details coming soon!

Bobby is known for her story telling ability, with an extreme talent for impersonating her characters!

This show features white-hot Juggling, Risley, Banquine, Pitching, Toss, Acro, Pole, Hats, Slackwire, humans balanced on bottles and more cast members than you could possibly imagine.

This show features white-hot Juggling, Risley, Banquine, Pitching, Toss, Acro, Pole, Hats, Slackwire, humans balanced on bottles and more cast members than you could possibly imagine.

The Vegetable Plot is a “roots musical” for kids, families, foodies and groovies starring some of Sydney’s tastiest musicians and singers.

A rip-roaring and swashbuckling adventure in which three sailors hit the high seas in search of treasure!

Disney’s landmark musical event THE LION KING is a worldwide phenomenon that will redefine your expectations of theatre.

Join Richard to find out more about his vision for our country’s future.

Dash back to the beginning as we retell and unpick myths, epic texts and really good stories from around the globe.

Four participants in a men’s group go on a weekend retreat deep in the bush, but nothing goes to plan.

Dinosaurs will once again roam Australian soil when the spectacular production, Walking With Dinosaurs – The Arena Spectacular, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series, returns in 2015.

A little boy stumbles into the annual meeting of witches and hears their nasty plan to get rid of all the children in the world – by turning them into mice!

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of the legendary musical, coming to Perth!

For a night of comedy gold you can’t look past this laid back legend of Australian Comedy.

Grease is the Number One Party musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.

Full of wit, wisdom and warmth, this is the perfect play for anyone who’s ever been in love.

Puppets in 3D, part of the Adelaide Fringe!

Sensational sets, stunning special effects, Ian Fleming’s irresistible story, and an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins) all add up to a blockbuster musical that everyone will love.

Auslan Interpreted fun for all of the family!

Hannah has written a new show about the lowest point in her life (thus far) and how she eventually found happiness in a piece of furniture.