The Original Guide to What’s On in Perth & Western Australia

For thousands of years, music has been intrinsic to honouring country and ingraining a sense of place. Collaborating side-by-side the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and Western Australian Youth Orchestra will adventure across lands and through time, from Perth’s own spectacular Derbarl Yerrigan to Finland’s Kemijoki, the majestic Black Swan to the magical colours of the Firebird. 

With world premiere performances of works delivered by outstanding Noongar musicians and performers featuring the spellbinding Della Rae Morrison and Barry McGuire sitting alongside classics from Sibelius, Copland and Stravinsky, this magical night of orchestral colour, conducted by Thaddeus Huang, will bring you a renewed love for the sand beneath your feet.

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Program includes:
Jean Sibelius Finlandia
Aaron Copland The Tender Land – Suite
Igor Stravinsky The Firebird – Suite

Thaddeus Huang conductor
Barry McGuire & Della Rae Morrison vocals
West Australian Youth Orchestra
West Australian Symphony Orchestra

 

Subiaco Gecko Ensembles are on sale for Term 3! Gecko Ensembles are Barking Gecko Theatre's weekly drama classes for children. It’s where self-expression leads to self-confidence, stretching their imaginations in exciting directions. Gecko Ensembles question, explore, imagine and create. Gecko Ensembles focus on the learning that comes from engaging with drama processes, rather than focussing on an end of term production. Through exploring some of life's big questions children develop collaboration and communication skills and build resilience and empathy. They challenge themselves, listen to each other, learn new skills and most importantly, have fun! Gecko Ensembles celebrate children’s diverse ideas, interests and imagination. Children act as our creative consultants, exploring the same content as Barking Gecko’s artistic teams are exploring in our rehearsal rooms. At Barking Gecko Theatre we believe when children’s creativity is nurtured, their potential is endless! Little Geckos (ages 5-7) 24 July – 18 September Saturdays 9am – 10.30am Junior Geckos (ages 8-12) 22 July – 16 September Thursdays 4pm – 5.30pm

Showcasing an impressive program of award-winning films from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Denmark, the Scandinavian Film Festivals is the perfect event for film lovers.

Slipping through time and genres, York unveils the pasts we invent and the pasts we fail to acknowledge. Inspired by 200 years of real accounts, this daring new work sheds light on how our stories are told – and who tells them. Neighbour, I’ve been having trouble sleeping. Perhaps it’s that we haven’t been here very long but… do you hear it? There’s a pulse. A voice. Underneath and around. I’ve stripped back the wall paper and lifted the carpet. I’ve pulled up the floorboards and stand with a sledgehammer above the foundations. The tension is climbing up the walls and through the beams. There’s something unsettled here. Something needing to be heard.

In an act of celebration, community and gathering this multi-disciplinary arts festival will acknowledge and celebrate the incredible breadth and diversity of the world’s oldest living cultures. From traditional dance to a return of the groundbreaking play Bindjareb Pinjarra, with musical acts including electronic duo Electric Fields, Maali is both a connection to a place before, and a look towards the future. Free for all! The whole street is invited. This includes you. Tell the city, tell the state, tell the country. It’s time to listen. It’s time to acknowledge. It’s time to dance. It’s time.

Join us on a musical adventure as we warp to the four corners of a galaxy, far fay away ... Prepare yourselves for a musical journey through the cosmos as we unleash the award-winning sounds of the WA Wind Symphony along with the vibrant West Coast Philharmonic at Perth Concert Hall. Featuring all of your space favourites from Star Wars, The Mandalorian, Star Trek, 2001: A Space Odyssey. Holst's The Planets and more ... This is the way.

After having to cancel last years celebrations due to COVID-19 Youth Ballet WA are excited to be able to grace the stage once again and perform a range of works that showcases the rich history of their programme. Audiences will be treated to not only classical favourites but a range of genres that highlights the diverse talent that young West Australian dancers have to offer. This show is not to miss and will take place on July 31st and the stunning Crown Theatre Perth.

Jump online for 10-days to find clarity and a shift in your attitude. Whether you are feeling sluggish, uninspired, flat or are dealing with issues weighing you down - our 10-day challenge aims to make you feel inspired, supported and motivated to take back control of your life and the way you feel.

In 10 days we cover:

10 Livestream Videos

Team of mentors to support and assist you

Daily homework tasks to keep you inspired

Private Facebook Group for communication

Daily Accountability

45 mins - 1 hour per day of content/activities

The design of Council House resulted from a national architectural competition conducted by Perth City Council in 1960. Over 60 designs were submitted and the winning design was by Jeffrey Howlett and Don Bailey of Melbourne, who subsequently moved to Perth to set up practice for the design and construction of the building. The resulting building is recognised throughout Australian as one of the finest examples of 1960s ‘minimalist modern’ office buildings in the country and was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on 25 March 1963.

There were a number of details incorporated in the design that attracted particular attention at the time of construction. The area on which Council House, Perth stands is floored with local grey Mundaring granite and the building was designed so that natural and artificial lighting has maximum visual effect, both internally and externally.The uninterrupted floor to ceiling double glazing provides the building occupants with spectacular views of the city and the river, while the building has a unique appearance of transparency, particularly at night, prompting one journalist to write that ‘it has the effect of a glittering diamond in the city when night falls.’

From the sporting triumphs of the original Olympians to the conquests of Alexander the Great and the epic tales of Homer, Greek history is filled with the glorious deeds of athletes, warriors and heroes. The Ancient Greeks were renowned for their competitive spirit. It famously flourished in sporting and battle arenas but also in the performing arts, with contests in music, drama, sculpture and painting. Underpinning the quest for glory and honour was an emphasis on excellence. Physical training sculpted the body that would achieve sporting or military victory. Education, philosophy, science and the visual arts were equally important, shaping and sharpening the mind.

Pre-Covid, these bands were on a constant world tour, with performances in Macau, Japan, Singapore, UK, Hong Kong, and New Zealand, including some of the world’s biggest cruise ships for Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises. Now back in Australia, the bands have lined up a regional WA tour. Get ready to experience an exciting night of rock ’n roll classics featuring the two most popular bands from the Sixties. With colourful costume changes and authentic instruments, this concert includes all the biggest hits; Twist ’n Shout, Hey Jude, She Loves You, Yesterday, I Saw Her Standing There, Honky Tonk Woman, Brown Sugar, Start Me Up, Angie, Jumping Jack Flash, The Last Time, It’s Only Rock ’n Roll …. and many many more! This concert is sure to have you dancing in your seats!

Connecting stories from Noongar land (south-west Western Australia) to Wonguktha land (the northern Goldfields), Aotearoa (New Zealand) and the Kikuyu people of Kenya, Bilya Kaatijin teaches us about the importance of water to First Nations people around the world. Journeying through global Dreaming stories, the show teaches its audiences about the importance of accepting others, the power of empathy and the impact of climate change to the land and the Noongar seasons. This production continues Yirra Yaakin’s involvement in connecting young people & families with important cultural knowledge and stories about our region. We are committed to sharing important messages of caring for country, environmental sustainability and cultural awareness.

Evelyn is brave, funny, sad, vulnerable, colourful and utterly relatable. This tour-de-force solo performance is their deeply personal and lyrical exploration of growing up and living with mental illness. From struggling to make it to the next check-in text, to believing in tomorrow. Experience a life told as a story, chaotic and unfinished, filled with poetry, puppets and plenty of dance breaks. Accompanied by heartfelt live music from folk singer-songwriter Be Gosper, witness stories from the backyard, memories in the kitchen, hugs on the front porch and dancing in the driveway. Borderline is an ode to the nights we survive.

We’re bringing the world back to the City of Bunbury and invite all lovers of cinema to gather and immerse in the exciting array of films on offer.

Ryan "The Brickman" McNaught and expert maritime archaeologists brings the stories of 8 astonishing shipwrecks in this immersive exhibition. Featuring large-scale LEGO® models of ships such as Western Australia’s famous Batavia, the “unsinkable” Titanic, the highly decorated Vasa and the ill-fated Terror and Erebus. Come and uncover the stories of the voyages, life aboard the ships, their watery demise and the shipwreck detectives who locate and document the wrecks.

Brookfield Place – off St Georges Terrace in the heart of the CBD - is one of a limited number of live sites across the country which have been selected by the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to bring the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games to the people of Australia under the Olympics Live Presented by Westpac banner. The announcement coincides with Olympic Day, the day International Olympic Committee and the modern Olympic Movement was founded by Pierre de Coubertain in 1894. Today, Olympic Day is about encouraging people across the world to get moving and promote the benefits of being healthy and active, regardless of location, age or ability. Selected Olympians will make an appearance at the precinct to mark the event at Brookfield Place and meet their fans and share their own Olympic journeys. There is only a one-hour time difference between Japan and Australia, so fans will be able to catch the action at prime-time during the Olympics which will take place between 23 July and 8 August.

10 days of wintry goodness are coming your way this July 16-25. All your festival favourites are back with plenty of fire, food and fine tunes planned for your winter down south. Plus, a line-up of new and exciting events coming your way. More than 40 experiences dotted from Busselton to Margaret River and everywhere in between. Will feature chocolate and coffee appreciation, secret speakeasies, wine dinners, wine-fuelled crafts, bonfires, brews, live music and more. Tickets go on sale mid-April. Sign up to the newsletter below for updates, or follow along on social media.

Book yourself into CircusWA's 10 week term and experience circus classes in the iconic, Freo Big Top! We are excited to announce some NEW class additions that have been sprinkled into the circus mix this term. Come and discover new classes such as 'All things Circus', 'Street Circus' and 'Circus Tricks with Hula Hoops' just to mention a few... Also, don't miss out on the staple favourite classes such as 'Super Circus', 'Aerials' and 'Acro,' among many others. Being active, belonging to a community and having a purpose in life all contribute to good physical and mental health...Sounds like a circus! Head to our website to secure your place now!

Sink your toes in to the sand while enjoying a long table dinner made up of fresh local produce, single vineyard wines and views that will take your breath away. Bookings now available for the below dates. Wine selections for each night are currently under review and we will update as soon as confirmed. Eco Beach Resort is a multi award-winning eco resort set amongst the pristine and untouched Kimberley environment. Just over an hour’s drive south of Broome, accommodation at the eco resort provides guests with an unforgettable and unique wilderness experience whilst having minimal impact on the surrounding landscape. This eco friendly holiday accommodation near Broome is perfectly suited to every taste. The accommodation at our eco resort includes 25 superbly appointed Eco Villas interlinked by over 1km of elevated wooden boardwalks, and 30 luxurious safari style Eco Tents. For larger groups we also offer The Beach Houses, striking ocean front accommodation with amazing views of the Indian Ocean.

Over 10 special nights and days in wintery July, Fremantle will come alive in a feast of culture and storytelling with the voices of Western Australian people, places, cultures and environments taking centre stage in the hidden nooks, crannies and behind the historical facades of the city. From large-scale participatory events to immersive experiences and the return of renowned winter music series Hidden Treasures, the program consists of a series of events each celebrating some of the very best talents in the state. Fremantle Festival: 10 Nights in Port is a celebration of Fremantle’s stories and culture that’ll coax you out of the house on a winters night and allow you to discover the port city you know and love in a brand-new way. Fremantle Festival: 10 Nights in Port will take place across Fremantle from Thursday 15 - Sunday 25 July 2021. For more information visit www.10nightsinport.com.au

Bunbury Gecko Ensembles are on sale for Term 3! Gecko Ensembles are Barking Gecko Theatre's weekly drama classes for children. It’s where self-expression leads to self-confidence, stretching their imaginations in exciting directions. Gecko Ensembles question, explore, imagine and create. Gecko Ensembles focus on the learning that comes from engaging with drama processes, rather than focussing on an end of term production. Through exploring some of life's big questions children develop collaboration and communication skills and build resilience and empathy. They challenge themselves, listen to each other, learn new skills and most importantly, have fun! Gecko Ensembles celebrate children’s diverse ideas, interests and imagination. Children act as our creative consultants, exploring the same content as Barking Gecko’s artistic teams are exploring in our rehearsal rooms. At Barking Gecko Theatre we believe when children’s creativity is nurtured, their potential is endless! Junior Geckos (ages 8-12) 22 July – 16 September Thursdays 4pm – 5.30pm Senior Geckos (ages 13+) 27 July – 29 September Tuesdays 4pm – 5.30pm

Kununurra Gecko Ensembles are on sale for Term 3! Gecko Ensembles are Barking Gecko Theatre's weekly drama classes for children. It’s where self-expression leads to self-confidence, stretching their imaginations in exciting directions. Gecko Ensembles question, explore, imagine and create. Gecko Ensembles focus on the learning that comes from engaging with drama processes, rather than focussing on an end of term production. Through exploring some of life's big questions children develop collaboration and communication skills and build resilience and empathy. They challenge themselves, listen to each other, learn new skills and most importantly, have fun! Gecko Ensembles celebrate children’s diverse ideas, interests and imagination. Children act as our creative consultants, exploring the same content as Barking Gecko’s artistic teams are exploring in our rehearsal rooms. At Barking Gecko Theatre we believe when children’s creativity is nurtured, their potential is endless! Junior Geckos (ages 8-12) 23 July – 17 September Fridays 2.20pm – 3.50pm

Gin is so on trend and so delicious, with award winning gin distilleries popping up all over the country. You will be in good spirits as we garnish the tour with tasty distillery lunches and visits to amazing foodie producers for honey, olive oil, cheese and chocolate tastings too! We love to celebrate all that is great about gin by showcasing the South West`s best gin distilleries. They are all masters of their craft and are creating incredible award winning gin and other spirits.

Join us for an afternoon of roaming high tea canapès paired with 6 gin and tonic cocktails Drinks Summer Granita Gordon Sicilian Lemon, grapefruit bitters, lemon Old Tom and Tonic Haymans Old Tom, Fever-Tree elderflower tonic, cucumber, mint Sunset Blush 78 Degrees Sunset, Fever-Tree aromatic tonic, strawberry, mint Summer Haze Scapegrace Black, Fever-Tree aromatic tonic, pineapple, thyme Western Seas West Winds Sabre, Fever-Tree mediterranean tonic, orange, rosemary The Floradora Tanqueray Seville, Fever-Tree ginger beer, lime, raspberry mint Assorted high tea canapés served throughout the event

Directed by Kimberley Shaw at Stirling Theatre, characters merge and influence each others’ stories as they move around the woods. Into The Woods won eight Tony Awards in 1988 and was adapted into a 2014 film starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine, Tracey Ullman and Johnny Depp. “We meet Cinderella, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack from the famed beanstalk tale and a smattering of princes, as well as a baker and his wife who are trying to lift a curse so they can have a child,” Kimberley said. “The show is darker than you might expect but also fun to watch.” Into The Woods plays at 7.30pm July 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 with 2pm matinees July 11 and 18. Tickets $25, $22 concession – book at www.trybooking.com/BNVUF Stirling Theatre is on Morris Place, Innaloo.