Review: OPERATION BOOMERANG at Subiaco Arts Centre
by David Bravos - October 13, 2024
Every year, Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company brings together emerging indigenous writers to work with experienced First Nations playwrights. In 2020, Bruce Denny used it to turn his own reflection on family and connection to country into a genuinely heartwarming and funny play called OPERATION BOOMERANG...
Review: LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL at Studio Underground At State Theatre Centre
by David Bravos - September 06, 2024
Louisa May Alcott’s timeless classic LITTLE WOMEN has been made into virtually every form of media imaginable. Whilst the process of condensing a well loved and thematically dense book misses the mark in some places, the creatives from Emergent Academy have put enough into this performance to make f...
Review: THE CHILDREN at State Theatre Centre
by David Bravos - September 04, 2024
Black Swan Theatre Company’s production of THE CHILDREN at Perth's State Theatre Centre is a thought-provoking exploration of responsibility and legacy. The play balances the weight of its subject matter with many lighter moments, held together by the small cast. The show is emotionally resonant and...
Review: DEATH OF A SALESMAN at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - August 20, 2024
It may be difficult to explain how a play set 75 years and half a world away can find success today, but DEATH OF A SALESMAN does just that. The play is brought to life by a brilliant cast who hit with their performances, led by an outstanding Anthony LaPaglia. There is enduring relevance, brought f...
Review: THE WEDDING SINGER at Royale Theatre At Planet Royale
by David Bravos - July 22, 2024
THE WEDDING SINGER leans into the space it has to make the audience feel like they’re at a wedding as much as they are at a show. Filled with outstanding performances and a catchy 80s soundtrack, THE WEDDING SINGER makes for a perfect night out....
Review: GREASE THE MUSICAL at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - July 13, 2024
It is a part of growing up that one gets to know Grease. The movie has remained firmly in the public consciousness and on rotation since its release whilst the musical undergoes many varied iterations. The latest performance sees a sharper and brighter update whilst featuring the same songs and ener...
Review: PRIMA FACIE at State Theatre Centre
by David Bravos - July 12, 2024
PRIMA FACIE is a powerful one-person play by Suzie Miller that explores the complex perception of sexual assault survivors from the point of view of a lawyer hopelessly dedicated to the law. The play explores the legal system and its impact on sexual assault survivors, and Sophia Forrest’s performan...
Review: RBG: OF MANY, ONE at State Theatre Centre
by David Bravos - June 15, 2024
RBG: OF MANY, ONE enjoyed a season of runaway success in 2022, coming back this year for a national tour. Perth now has the opportunity to see for itself that the hype is well and truly deserved for this one woman show....