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Festive fun with Christmas Freeze Frame Opera

Sublime seasonal highlights with White Wine in the Sun for Freeze Frame Opera’s Christmas at the Quarry.

David Cusworth

Live showPremiumTwin doctors walk (and talk) the dinosaur

Operation Ouch! presenters Dr Xand and Dr Chris van Tulleken return to Perth with a winning entertainment combination — dinosaurs and flatulence — in Operation Ouch! Live: Quest For The Jurassic Fart.

Tanya MacNaughton

ArtsCommentsPremiumFeast of Christmas treats with HIP Company

Seasonal treats and a fresh singing partnership at St Mary’s South Perth for Christmas with HIP Company.

David Cusworth

Cool YulePremiumStars out in South Perth for Giovanni Christmas

Australian carol leads out Giovanni Consort’s Christmas celebrations at St Mary’s South Perth.

David Cusworth

Wickedly goodPremiumPerth paints the town green for opening night of Wicked

Coinciding with the recent release of the film, Wicked mania was in full force as the talented cast reminded the audience that little compares to the magic of a live stage extravaganza.

Melinda Webster

CREATING REFUGEPremiumBridgetown textile artist exhibits works in Busselton

A Bridgetown textile artist is exhibiting a collection of works in Busselton about finding ones inner “oasis” when life is hard.

Anjelica Smilovitis

Orchestra announcementLark flying south for summer regional tour

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra is packing up and preparing for a regional tour, travelling to Bunbury and Mandurah in February to perform The Lark Ascending and Mozart’s Masterpieces.

Tanya MacNaughton

MURAL UNVEILINGJerome Davenport unveils Narrogin’s newest mural

A year in the making, Narrogin’s much-anticipated mural has been unveiled, with artist Jerome Davenport’s creation showcasing the community’s camaraderie, values, Indigenous ties and history.

Hannah Whitehead

ArtsCommentsPremiumHandel’s Messiah serenades Concert Hall before renovation

Generations witness a last hurrah at Perth Concert Hall in Handel’s time-honoured oratorio Messiah with Perth Symphonic Chorus and Perth Baroque Orchestra.

David Cusworth

ArtsPremiumOpera House shines with spotlight on Indigenous artists

The Sydney Opera House will be illuminated with the works of First Nations artists, celebrating culture, connection and storytelling of Indigenous people.

Keira Jenkins

Hounds of lovePremiumCelebrating the essence of Kate with fans

While leaping around like an idiot in a leotard for laughs is the main objective for Sarah-Louise Young in her cabaret style homage An Evening Without Kate Bush, an unexpected positive has also emerged.

Tanya MacNaughton

TheatreCommentsPremiumMusical arrives to paint Perth emerald

If you care to find Sheridan Adams, look to the western sky, as the musical theatre performer playing Elphaba in Wicked has landed for the Broadway musical’s season at Crown Theatre Perth.

Tanya MacNaughton

SITE-SPECIFIC MURALSPremiumPerth artist creates Pemberton site-specific mural

Brenton See has created a mural on a screen dividing wall for Pump Hill Farm Cottages in Pemberton featuring flora and fauna from the surrounding forest.

Anjelica Smilovitis

No strings attachedPremiumPinocchio panto full of joy and interaction

Zealous Productions might be building on the British tradition of presenting an annual festive pantomime season, but this year’s production of Pinocchio has been crafted with a distinctively local timber.

Tanya MacNaughton

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Albanese’s $1.5 million promise to save Sculpture by the Sea

Anthony Albanese is swooping into WA with a cheque to revive the Sculpture by the Sea for its 20th anniversary as he arrives for a three-day visit to Perth.

Katina Curtis

Festive favouritesPremiumCool Yule kicks off with a pageant

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas, with carols in the malls, fairy lights on the streets and Santa out and about across Perth.

David Cusworth

New releasePerth dad channels pain into purpose with novel and play

Watching their child experience the heartbreaking effects of bullying is a pain no parent should endure, but one Brian Montgomery knows only too well, propelling him on a deeply personal mission.

Tanya MacNaughton

PIRATE OF ARTPremiumLive mural at the Bridgetown Agriculture Show

A Dunsborough artist painted a live mural on the Blackwood to the Beach theme at this year’s Bridgetown Agriculture Show. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

SHOWCASE IN PIXELSPremiumLocal heroes displayed in Perth’s Yagan Square

A talented seven-year-old from the Shire of Pingelly had her artwork displayed prominently in Perth’s CBD as the “people’s choice” winner of a Statewide competition.

Melissa Sheil

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Perth’s iconic beachside art event axed ahead of 20th year

Sculptures by the Sea at Cottesloe Beach has been cancelled next year after Federal funding dried up for the beloved event. 

Dylan Caporn

Classical livePremiumWASO farewells Perth Concert Hall

Allan Meyer’s 34-year conversation with WA Symphony Orchestra hits new heights with Brahms Clarinet Sonata No.1 in last program at Perth Concert Hall before renovations.

David Cusworth

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Story of Spinifex resilience on display at WA Museum

The Sunday Times had an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Spinifex People: Art and stories from Pila Nguru, the latest exhibition being put together at WA Museum Boola Bardip.

Hannah Cross

Site-responsive exhibitionPremiumArtist couple take flight in latest collaboration

When your parents are artists Abdul-Rahman Abdullah and Anna Louise Richardson, you can be forgiven for thinking all adults live a creative life.

Tanya MacNaughton

ArtsRestored Notre Dame Cathedral unveiled after 2019 fire

French President Emmanuel Macron has toured the restored Notre Dame Cathedral, five years after it was devastated by fire.

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