Spamalot

Spamalot

"What you are about to see is the result of 12 days work". Drew Anthony introduced the dress rehearsal for his latest production, Spamalot, explaining that this is the time...
Tivoli Lovely

Tivoli Lovely

Eddie Perfect’s brand new musical at the Heath Ledger Theatre was a fresh and funny night out. Performed by current WAAPA students, there was much to like and, for me,...
Man Up !

Man Up !

Whilst I hadn’t initially realised that these performances were a workshop trial, when the director announced this on the night pre-show, I definitely found it exciting to be part of...
Beauty And The Beast

Beauty And The Beast

Beauty and the Beast last night was an epic performance of a classic story. However, it was let down by an ongoing problem that continues to plague Perth Musical Theatre....
Merrily We Roll Along

Merrily We Roll Along

I had been to the WAAPA campus at Edith Cowan University before but this was my first show there and one I’ve been waiting for. In many ways, it’s just...
Footloose

Footloose

Since starting this blog I have enjoyed discovering how much more Musical Theatre beyond Crown is happening in Perth. My latest find is the Drew Anthony Creative Theatrical Company. The...
Utopia, Limited

Utopia, Limited

Gilbert and Sullivan Gilbert and Sullivan shows are what started my obsession with musical theatre many years ago and Utopia, Limited is typical G&S. Each time I see one of...
Sister Act

Sister Act

Waiting for Sister Act to start, the five or so mirror balls hanging gave a subtle hint of what awaited us: dancing and sparkles. And it certainly delivered on that,...
Aladdin Jr.

Aladdin Jr.

When it comes to musicals in Perth there is usually, at most, only one professional touring show on at a time. This means that community theatres play a significant role...
Mary Poppins in Mandurah

Mary Poppins in Mandurah

Not knowing anything about the Stray Cats Theatre Company, I walked in expecting an OK show that should be a nice way to end our Mother's Day out; good for...