Author: Abby Greer

Last month, WAAPA launched its inaugural Premier Visiting Artist Program, in which Perth’s brand new Minderoo Centre for Performance Excellence hosts some of the world’s most respected creative practitioners as they work closely with students and the community. The initiative, supported by Principal Partner Minderoo Foundation, allows students to receive world-class training directly from globally…

The Terrace has just been announced by RAC Arena as their exclusive new premium seating offering, designed for those who want the best seat in the house. 40 premium seats make up The Terrace, creating one of the most coveted experiences in the venue. Similar to the Crown Concert Club at RAC Arena, seats are…

Tash and her Dad are going on a road trip. Home to Country – where thesky is higher, and the world stretches out forever. It’s a long way from the wide streets and big old houses of Tash’s childhood. Two black faces in a very white suburb. Dad still reckons he’s the King of Cool,…

It was announced this morning that the Exmouth Wild Prawn Festival, originally set for Thursday, April 9, to Sunday, April 12, has been postponed. The Festival acknowledges that Tropical Cyclone Narelle has caused significant damage across the Exmouth community, and the immediate priority is supporting the town through the recovery process. With homes, businesses and…

By Charlotte founder Charlotte Blakeney is celebrating the ultimate full-circle moment, as the designer jewellery brand is set to open its first WA retail locations across Perth. The expansion introduces three boutiques in Perth shopping hubs Karrinyup Shopping Centre, Claremont Quarter and Westfield Booragoon, marking a significant milestone for the brand and an emotional homecoming…

Any month starting off with a long weekend has to have a lot in store for us – and April sure does! Between Easter long weekend, April school holidays and the Anzac Day long weekend, we’re all set to have a bit more time on our hands this month, and all the better to experience…

This April, the City of Perth presents the Lotterywest Boorloo Heritage Festival, featuring more than 100 events and activities from secret gardens to family recipes, cultural storytelling to ghost stories. Families and history lovers will enjoy the celebrations, exploring Perth’s unique mix of cultural and historical stories, sites and communities. City of Perth Lord Mayor…

Perth’s free festival of light returns for the third annual Illuminate Yagan Square, lighting up the city with installations, live performance and immersive experiences from Friday, April 17, to Saturday, April 18, each evening from 6:30pm to 10:30pm. This year’s theme is titled Shaped By Light, celebrating the power of light to transform, inspire, and…

WAAPA proudly presents the Australian premiere performance of Renascence, an award-winning musical featuring music by acclaimed alumni Carmel Dean. The show is set to run at Studio Underground, State Theatre Centre of WA, from Friday, March 27, to Wednesday, April 1. The musical tells the story of the early life of radical Pulitzer Prize-winning poet…

For this week only, WAAPA’s third-year Acting students launch their final year of training with two bold, contemporary plays, performed in repertory at Subiaco Arts Centre, from Thursday, March 26, to Tuesday, March 31. Two distinct casts perform plays The Lieutenant of Inishmore and Dance Nation, moving from the apparent cosiness of an Irish cottage…