Taking the family to the Theatre is such a treat, here is a listing of all of the current and up coming theatre shows, plays and ballet performances showing in Perth, WA.
Kings Park, Botanic Gardens
Suitable for ages 2 – 7 years old
$18 buy tickets from Ticketmaster
Popular Play School presenter Andrew McFarlane and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra share the stage for the very first time to present this special concert of children’s songs and well-known classical pieces. Bring a picnic, be prepared to sing along and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of entertainment, as Andrew McFarlane meets the Orchestra and discovers all about the musical instruments.
5th Feb – 11th Mar 2010
Bookings from 8th Nov at BOCS or outlets (transactions fees DO NOT apply when purchasing through outlets)
Family highlights:
Regal Theatre, Hay St, Subiaco
6th – 12th Feb 2010
Suitable for 12 yrs +
A res $55, B res $45, C res$30
The Studio, Subiaco Arts Centre
27th Feb – 01 Mar 2010
2 shows daily 10am and 2pm
Suitable for 8 yrs +
$15.50 per ticket
Octagon Theatre, UWA Crawley
28 Feb 2010
3 x shows 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am
$21.50
Kings Park, West Perth
From Sat 9th Jan
The 2010 season of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew in Kings Park & Botanic Garden marks the second production for Western Australia’s new classical theatre company, Shakespeare WA. After 10 years absence, the Bard’s ever-popular battle of the sexes will make a welcome return to this perfect Perth setting under the direction of international Shakespearean, Paige Newmark.
Last year’s Shakespeare in the Park production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream was hailed “a joy to watch” and “it’s a Dream come true” by Sarah McNeill in The Post, while Jan Hallam in The Sunday Times raved that “it is an absolute pleasure from start to finish” and “you will ache with laughter and cry from joy.”
This year, Newmark will be recreating his hilarious 1960’s style production of Shrew that was applauded as “a sexy, inventive and ultimately brash version of The Taming of the Shrew that, at long last, suggests a forward-looking, innovative stance.” This play is certain to delight Western Australian audiences of all ages. Book now to avoid disappointment!
Tickets Standard $35 Children from 3 – 16 years old $17 from BOCS
The Velveteen Rabbit – 9335 5044
Presented by Spare Parts Theatre
The Velveteen Rabbit. Based on the classic children’s story by Margery Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit is a story that goes to the heart and art of puppetry where anything is possible if you invest it with enough belief and love. Anybody who has a favourite toy will fall in love with this beloved tale.
Ages 4 – 10 year olds
Adults at children’s prices $17.50
Groups of 4+ $15.50 and groups of 10+ $13.50
Bookings at Spare Parts or call 9335 5044
FREMANTLE
Spare Parts Theatre, 1 Short St, Fremantle
Mon 18th Jan – 30th Jan 10am and 1pm
(no shows Sundays or Public Holidays)
COMING SOON…..
Behind the Veneer
Presented by Buzz Dance Theatre
Playhouse Theatre, 3 Pier St, Perth
Fri 12th Mar and Sat 13th Mar
Ages 13 year olds and up
Behind the Veneer is a highly physical, captivating, and accessible dance theatre work that unravels the many and varied masks we wear to function in different situations to stay in ‘control’ and keep relationships afloat. The provocative dance work provides an insight into the games we play to preserve inner most feelings and cover insecurities. The work tackles themes to self identity, investigating the facades we develop to hid and conceal our true identity.
The appeal of the work is magnified through understandable relationships and situations, creating a narrative that audiences will relate to the directly understand. Incorporated in the performance is a visual design by renowned Perth multimedia company dashvisual and a captivating original music score.
Buy tickets at BOCS
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Burswood Theatre
11 April 2010
CATS, the world’s most recognised and best loved musical ever to be staged is heading to Perth in 2010!
With a magnificent musical score composed by the legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber, including the poignant hit song ‘Memory’, an imaginative set, inspired choreography and stunning costumes, CATS is a brilliant song and dance spectacular not to be missed!
Tickets from Ticketek or call 1300 795 012
Disney in Concert
Magical Music from the Movies
Supreme Court Gardens, cnr Barrack St & Riverside Dr, Perth
Sun Mar 7th
5.00pm
Disney in Concert is a magical journey through Disney’s classic animated movies, projected onto the big screen with the original score played LIVE by the WA Philharmonic Orchestra and accompanied by live vocals. Outstanding movie scores to be featured during this magical evening include Aladdin, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid and more.
To add to the fun and glamour of the evening, the promoters invite children ‘of all ages’ to dress as their favourite Disney character. These ’special guest’ appearances will be captured on camera and projected onto the big screen for all to see.
$39.90 Children
$79.90 Adults
$199.90 Family Pass (2 Adults, 2 Children)
