It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 2014 City of Perth Winter Arts Season. From June to August, Perth City will play host to an eclectic mix of artists and performers as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Winter Arts Season.
CONTENTS THEATRE
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CABARET AND COMEDY
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DANCE
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Our 10th year shall be no different, as the season itself has evolved from showcasing long-established iconic arts organisations to now including a diverse mix of niche and contemporary events from big name promoters and independent participants.
MUSIC
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EVENT GUIDE
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With over 150 events from more than 60 participating arts organisations, businesses and independent artists this year’s program combines exceptional home grown talent with exciting international flavours.
VISUAL ARTS
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FILM
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So while our winter months may be a little cooler, I encourage everyone to embrace winter as a time to step outside the house and inside the creative, artistic and entertaining minds of all our Winter Arts Season performers and artists.
HERITAGE
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LITERATURE
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COMMUNITY
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WORKSHOPS
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KIDS
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VENUE MAP
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Since its inception, the City of Perth Winter Arts Season has presented the finest examples of artistic creativity that Perth has to offer.
I would also like to thank and congratulate the various organisations that have joined together for the 2014 City of Perth Winter Arts Season as I, and many other West Australians look forward to experiencing all the incredible performances on offer.
The Right Honourable, the Lord Mayor Ms Lisa-M Scaffidi
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THEATRE DUST BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY
A great wind completely blankets Perth with red dust. Some believe that an apocalypse looms. But for others – a man and his young step-daughter, two strangers stranded in an airport lounge, young lovers in a hotel suite, a bride-to-be watching her white wedding disintegrate – the storm might be a gift.
THEATRE
STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA | 28 JUN – 13 JUL | VARIOUS TIMES *$28 - $80 | www.ticketek.com.au | 1300 795 012 | *Fees may apply
THE SEAGULL
THE HOUSE ON THE LAKE
BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY
The lives of unforgettable characters, including the famous novelist Trigorin, the celebrated actress Arkadina, her son Konstantin and the young Nina, unfold in Chekhov’s work of genius. Tender and humorous, this play is for anyone touched by love, or anyone who harbours a secret passion for Who magazine. STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA | 9 – 31 AUG | VARIOUS TIMES *$28 - $84 | www.ticketek.com.au | 1300 795 012 | *Fees may apply
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THE LIVES OF UNFORGETTABLE CHARACTERS... TENDER AND HUMOROUS...
David Rail, a prominent lawyer, awakes in a hospital room with no idea of how he got there. Dr Alice Lowe scrambles to piece together the mystery because in 15 minutes time he’ll forget everything all over again. A labyrinthine mystery that hides at its dark heart a hideous crime. STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA | 6 – 22 JUN | VARIOUS TIMES *$24 - $49 | www.ticketek.com.au | 1300 795 012 | *Fees may apply
WEREWOLF PRIEST! THE LAMENTABLE BALLAD OF FATHER HANK GRIMBY Combining special effects make-up with sweeping songs and compelling characters, Werewolf Priest! is an extreme musical experience of cinematic proportions. In this rollicking fable, a young priest is torn between his vows and his lust, a challenge complicated further by his transformation into a havoc-wreaking creature of the night. THE BLUE ROOM THEATRE | UNTIL 7 JUN | 7PM | $15 - $25 www.blueroom.org.au | 08 9227 7005
RABBITHEAD Alone in a house, two girls celebrate each other’s birthdays. They have a visitor. He has the head of a rabbit and the body of a man. Sweet turns sour in Little y Theatre Co and whatshesaid’s RabbitHead, a dark comedy about keeping the past buried. THE BLUE ROOM THEATRE | 27 MAY – 14 JUN | 8.30PM | $15 - $25 | www.blueroom.org.au | 08 9227 7005
THEATRE
3 SEEDS
GIVING UP THE GHOSTS
Steve and Ruth find each other on an internet forum. A week later, after meeting each other faceto-face for the first time, they drive together to a secluded place where they won’t be found. Based on real events, Giving Up the Ghosts imagines the final hours of two fatally entwined lives. THE BLUE ROOM THEATRE | 24 JUN – 12 JUL | 08 9227 7005 | 8.30PM $15 - $25 | www.blueroom.org.au | 08 9227 7005
Playwright and poet Afeif Ismail takes us on a journey through the landscape of his imagination, an odyssey populated by humanity’s absurdity. Infused with rich visual imagery and a streak of irony, Afeif brings an African sensibility to Australian theatre and asks: which came first, the human or the seed? THE BLUE ROOM THEATRE | 17 JUN – JUL 5 | 7PM | $15 - $25 www.blueroom.org.au | 08 9227 7005
CONFESSIONS OF A PYROMANIAC Out in the beyond, Karla is ready for a new beginning. Why? She’s a recovering pyromaniac with a twitch and the community beyond the smouldering black stump desperately want rid of her. A startling production about creating a new life to escape a dark past. THE BLUE ROOM THEATRE | 9 – 19 JUL | 7PM | $15 - $25 www.blueroom.org.au | 08 9227 7005
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THEATRE
HENRY V BELL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
Damien Ryan’s courageous production of Henry V promises to be an unflinching examination of the questions that Shakespeare raises; about political spin, patriotism, religion, class, monarchy, brotherhood and how leaders respond during times of crisis. STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA | 23 - 26 JUL | VARIOUS TIMES *$35 - $75 | www.ticketek.com.au | 1300 795 012 | *Fees may apply
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...AN UNFLINCHING EXAMINATION OF THE QUESTIONS THAT SHAKESPEARE RAISES...
EIGHT GIGABYTES OF HARDCORE PORNOGRAPHY PERTH THEATRE COMPANY AND GRIFFIN THEATRE COMPANY
They met online. She’s a nurse in her forties, brats for kids, trapped in a loop of catastrophic debt. He’s in IT, miserably married and trapped in his own loop of nightly porn-trawling. From the terrific mind of Declan Greene comes this play starring Andrea Gibbs and Steve Rodgers. STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA | 2 – 12 JUL | 7.30PM | *$30 - $56 www.ticketek.com.au | 1300 795 012 | *Fees may apply
THE LAST CONFESSION
Photo: Cylla von Tiedemann
TINDERBOX PRODUCTIONS
David Suchet (Agatha Christie’s Poirot) makes his Australian stage debut in The Last Confession. Set in the corridors of the Vatican at the time of the sudden and controversial death of Pope John Paul I only 33 days after his election, The Last Confession is a mystery thriller of biblical proportions. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE | 2 & 3 AUG | VARIOUS TIMES *$69.90 - $129.90 | www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849 | *Fees may apply
THE LAST
CONFESSION
THEATRE
IS A MYSTERY THRILLER
OF BIBLICAL
PROPORTIONS.
Photo: David Wyatt
SQUARING THE WHEEL Get up-close in the intimate Dolphin Theatre to enjoy wacky contraptions, gutsy clowning, eccentric circus and puppetry in a quirky story of finding one’s place. If you like your LEGO or love to make crazy machines, Squaring the Wheel won’t just be fun, it’ll be an inspiration! UWA CULTURAL PRECINCT | 4 – 5 JUL | FRI 2PM & 7PM, SAT 2PM | $25 | ticketsWA.com 08 6488 2440 (12PM - 4PM WEEKDAYS)
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CABARET & COMEDY CABARET SOIREE
Cabaret Soiree is sizzling hot with national and local acts to blow you away! A host of talented performers paying tribute to some of the great legends of the music world including Jim Morrison, Annie Lennox, Dorothy Fields, Sophie Tucker and more. DOWNSTAIRS AT THE MAJ, HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE | THURS, FRI & SAT 21 AUG – 11 OCT | 7.30PM THURS & FRI, 6PM SAT | *$38 – $42 | www.ticketek.com.au | 1300 795 012 | *Fees may apply
CABARET & COMEDY
UP CLOSE & REASONABLY PERSONAL 21 – 23 AUG
Join Amanda Harrison (Wicked, We Will Rock You) for a candid evening of song and conversation, with a splash of selfreflective humour with a repertoire handpicked by the woman herself.
MORNING MELODIES: DANZA VIVA Morning Melodies, Concerts for the Young at Heart, are back at His Majesty’s Theatre! Thrill to the passion and colour of the talented and versatile Danza Viva Spanish Dance Company, followed by morning tea in the theatre foyer where you will have the opportunity to meet the performers. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE | 25 JUN | 10.30AM | *$27 OR 3 FOR $72 www.ticketek.com.au 1300 795 012 | *Fees may apply
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JIM MORRISON: KALEIDOSCOPE 28 – 30 AUG
A one man circus takes centre stage as Luigi Lucente (Jersey Boys, Wicked, Guys and Dolls) treats the audience to an unforgettable evening channelling the inimitable Jim Morrison; poet, prophet, shaman and showman.
CHUCKLES COMEDY GONG NIGHT BOOTLEG COMEDY
Unpredictable, different every month and always entertaining - Chuckles Comedy is Perth’s only GONG style comedy show – where YOU decide if comedians are funny or not… and if they aren’t they get the GONG!
Photo: Brad Oakes
COMEDY LOUNGE
ELEPHANT AND WHEELBARROW | 30 JUN, 28 JUL, 25 AUG | 8.30PM | $5 – $10 www.chucklesgong.eventbrite.com
Downstairs at the Maj is how stand up should be; up close and personal in one of Perth’s most unique and intimate venues. Each show features a carefully picked range of comedians from Australia and around the world guaranteed to present to you the funniest night out you’ve ever had.
CABARET & COMEDY
HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE | 6 JUN, 11 JUL, 8 AUG | 7.30PM | *$45 | www.ticketek.com.au 1300 LIVE COMEDY | *Fees may apply
SONGS FROM A SAUCY LITTLE SECRET HMS POPUP PRODUCTIONS
Songs from A Saucy Little Secret will support the fundraising efforts of the cast and crew to get them to the Melbourne and Sydney Fringe Festivals in 2014. With exciting Perth performers – Paula Parore, Libby Hammer, Ofa Fotu, Natalie Gillespie and Harry Deluxe – this show is sure to delight audiences! THE ELLINGTON JAZZ CLUB | 4 JUL & 15 AUG | 7PM | $20 - $25
HARRY’S SHIRAZ CABARET – SIN, GIN AND MICKEY FINN HMS POPUP PRODUCTIONS
Sin, Gin & Mickey Finn chronicles the life and times of a once sophisticated cabaret diva. She has found herself decadently dishevelled and on the road to a right rotten retirement. Harry and the band recount mad tales of the ‘Shiraz Cabaret’- stories of bawdy nights, naughty encounters, liquored-up lovers and a little of the harder stuff. SECRET VENUE TBA | 23 AUG | 7PM | $15 - $25 | http://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/3841570
BOGAN BINGO BOOTLEG COMEDY
Best described as half game show, half party. Their motto “We rock, we know” says it all. After sell out shows in Perth, the Bogan Bingo team take all the numbers of your favourite game and turn them into tributes to our heroes, fav. rock anthems and more! ROSIE O’GRADY’S NORTHBRIDGE | 26 JUN, 31 JUL, 28 AUG | 8PM | $5 – $15 www.boganbingo.eventbrite.com
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MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW The ultimate comedy roadtrip returns with the superstars of Australia’s biggest comedy festival off the leash and on the road. From Hobart to Hong Kong and back, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is a comedy odyssey, bringing a raft of the world’s best comedy to one big show for a raucous night out.
CABARET & COMEDY
COMEDY SHACK Get your weekly dose of laughter as some of the best international, national and local comedy acts regale the crowd in a hilarious night out.
HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE | 12 – 14 JUN 8PM, 15 JUN 7PM | *$40 - $50 www.ticketek.com.au 1300 795 012
RIGBY’S BAR: SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH | RYDGES PERTH: LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH | www.thecomedyshack.com.au
*Fees may apply
BAREFACED STORIES
ROOFTOP COMEDY
Barefaced Stories is a regular themed storytelling night in Northbridge where Perth storytellers bravely take to the stage to tell their real life tales. Barefaced Stories is honest, risk-taking, refreshing entertainment that hits the spot!
Great headliners, great views and great company at this extremely popular comedy night. Choose from an extensive a la carte menu based on a BBQ theme prepared and cooked on the outdoor terrace.
THE BIRD | 24 JUN, 29 JUL, 26 AUG | 8PM $10 | www.barefaced.com.au
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CONSERVATORY ROOFTOP BAR TUESDAYS | 7.30PM | $10 www.theconservatory.net.au 08 9481 1960
PERTH INTERNATIONAL BURLESQUE FESTIVAL The Perth International Burlesque Festival is held in Perth and Fremantle between the 8 - 13 July 2014. The festival will feature 1 week of shows, late-night parties, markets, workshops plus more and also will include a regional tour to Merredin, Geraldton and Mandurah before the Perth shows. LALLA ROOKH, THE BAKERY AND KING ST ARTS CENTRE | 8 – 13 JUL | VARIOUS TIMES | $30+ PER EVENT | www.perthburlesquefestival.com
2014 PERTH INTERNATIONAL BURLESQUE FESTIVAL WORKSHOP: TROPICAL TEMPTRESS & BOYLESQUE PERTH INTERNATIONAL BURLESQUE FESTIVAL
Here is your chance to learn from some of the 2014 Perth International Burlesque Festival headliners. Try out the latin infused ‘Tropical Temptress’ workshop with French burlesque beauty, Miss Anne Thropy and men can also learn how to own the stage with Melbourne superstar, Raven, in his Boylesque workshop.
BINGAY
CORSETS AND COUTURE – 2014 PERTH INTERNATIONAL BURLESQUE FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT PARTY PERTH INTERNATIONAL BURLESQUE FESTIVAL
Burlesque inspired wearable art takes the stage along with headlining festival artistes, touring and local performers. Featuring Perthanality and fashionista MC Famous Sharron, live music, exhibitions by local designers, and a professional photo booth by David Woolley, this is your night to be seen and photographed. LALLA ROOKH | 10 JUL | 7.30PM | $35 - $40 | www.perthburlesquefestival.com
2014 PERTH INTERNATIONAL BURLESQUE FESTIVAL WORKSHOP: KING ST CLASSES PERTH INTERNATIONAL BURLESQUE FESTIVAL
Learn from the 2014 Perth International Burlesque Festival performers. Feather Fan Dancing with Sydney dance choreographer and performer, Sheena Miss Demeanour, Kicks and Spins with American goddess, Coco Lectric, Charleston Burlesque with Italian stage sensation, Cleo Viper, Bringing Sexy Back with Melbourne burlesque beauty, Bella De Jac. KING ST ARTS CENTRE | 12 JUL | 1.5HR CLASSES FROM 10AM – 4PM | $40 www.perthburlesquefestival.com
JUMPCLIMB
Bingo hosted by Perth’s top drag queens with prizes up for grabs from Libido Adult Superstores. It’s rude, it’s crude, and it’s BYO food. There are also a heap of bar cards given out for being the most outrageous – whether it’s your personality or how you dress! CONNECTIONS NIGHTCLUB | THURSDAYS 7.30PM | FREE | bingay@connectionsnightclub. com | 9328 1870
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THE BAKERY | 9 JUL | 6.30PM – 8PM & 8PM – 9.30PM | $40 | www.perthburlesquefestival.com
PATYEGARANG
BANGARRA DANCE THEATRE
Photo: Traianos Pakioufakis
One remarkable friendship that broke through cultural barriers. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2014, Bangarra – Australia’s multi award winning dance theatre company – tells the story of Patyegarang, the inspirational journey of a potent Indigenous spirit alive in Australia’s past and present. Choreography by Stephen Page. STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA 30 JUL – 2 AUG | 7.30PM, MATINEE 2 AUG 2.15PM | *$35 - $75 www.ticketek.com.au | 1300 795 012 *Fees may apply
PRECIPICE RACHEL ARIANNE OGLE
DANCE
Photo: Greg Barrett
DANCE Photo: Jeff Busby
ONE REMARKABLE FRIENDSHIP THAT BROKE THROUGH CULTURAL BARRIERS.
Building on her international career as a contemporary dancer, Rachel Arianne creates a dance of abandon and precarious control. Precipice draws immense subliminal forces in the bodies of four dancers. Tectonic shifts and gravitational torsion are rendered in athletic choreography, while consciousness becomes unbalanced facing the edge of raw potential and cascading oblivion. STUDIO UNDERGROUND, STATE THEATRE CENTRE | 21 - 24 AUG 21 & 22 AUG 8PM, 23 AUG 2PM & 8PM, 24 AUG 6PM *$28 - $35 | www.ticketek.com.au | 1300 795 012 | *Fees may apply
KEEP EVERYTHING CHUNKY MOVE PICA & MOBILE STATES
From the critically acclaimed, genre-defying Chunky Move comes a fusion of dance and performance from one of Australia’s most innovative choreographers, Anthony Hamilton. Showcasing three extraordinary dancers, Keep Everything splices choreography, electronica, spoken text and improvised movement to trace human evolution from primates to robots and back again. PICA PERFORMANCE SPACE | 23 - 26 JUL | 7.30PM | $25 - $30 www.pica.org.au | 08 9228 6300
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RAW
WAAPA
Raw is the culmination of the dance students’ study in choreography over the three years of their course and offers the audience an insight into the mind of each choreographer. A broad range of themes are explored from this youthful perspective. Raw is a must see for TER Dance students and those with a watchful eye on the next big thing. All of these brand new works have been scored by WAAPA’s composition and music technology students, so expect an amazing array of neo-classical, electronica and sound experimentation accompanying these dazzling dance pieces. DOLPHIN THEATRE, UWA | 26 AUG – 30 AUG | 26 – 29 AUG 7.30PM, 30 AUG 2PM | $20 - $24 www.waapa.ecu.edu.au | 08 9370 6895
Photo: Jon Green
DANCESCAPES: STORIES THROUGH DANCE
ARTICULATING LANDSCAPES OCHRE CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY
OCHRE CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY
MASONIC HALL, UWA | 22 – 24 JUL | 7PM | $15 www.trybooking.com/82135 | 08 9386 5033 Photo: Dana Weeks
2 ONE ANOTHER
Experience the wonder of language and stories told through the drama of dance. Author and travel writer Stephen Scourfield will read excerpts of his writing, distilled from his travels in WA and abroad. These readings will then take the physical form through short, powerful performances created by Ochre Contemporary Dance Company in a fascinating exploration of the creative process as text is interpreted through dance. The readings and performances will be interspersed between courses from a specially designed menu based on Australian bush cuisine.
DANCE
Photo: Simon Cowling
The words of two prominent West Australian authors are articulated through the language of dance in this evening of short contemporary works performed by the talented Aboriginal and non-Indigenous dancers of Ochre Contemporary Dance Company. Excerpts from the writings of Stephen Scourfield (As the River Runs) and Miles Franklin Award winner Professor Kim Scott (That Deadman Dance) will be presented through dance, followed by brief insights from the choreographers into the process in which they engaged to bring these words to life in the studio.
BANQUET HALL, UNIVERSITY CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA, UWA 30 JUL | 6.30PM | $99 | www.universityclub.uwa.edu.au | 08 6488 8770
SYDNEY DANCE COMPANY
An exuberant, high-octane fusion of dance, language, sound and light charting the myriad actions and reactions, gestures and relationships, connections and disconnections that make up a life. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE | 18 – 21 JUN VARIOUS TIMES | *$25 - $65 www.ticketek.com.au | 1300 795 012 *Fees may apply
Photo: Ken Butti
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MUSIC THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
ROSSINI’S STABAT MATER WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
MUSIC
The grand tradition of sacred music and Rossini’s operatic genius come together in his Stabat Mater. This profound and powerful work features WASO, the WASO Chorus and a stellar cast of soloists. PERTH CONCERT HALL | 6 – 7 JUN | 7.30PM | VARIOUS $* www.waso.com.au | 08 9326 0000 | *Fees may apply
HAROLD IN ITALY – MORNING SYMPHONY CONCERT WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
This exciting concert of fascinating stories and inspired melodies features Bizet’s love story L’Arlésienne and Berlioz’s evocative orchestral scenes in Harold in Italy. PERTH CONCERT HALL | 26 JUN | 11AM FROM $27* | www.waso.com.au 08 9326 0000 | *Fees may apply
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ASHER FISCH CONDUCTS MAHLER 9 WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Mahler’s Ninth is heartbreakingly beautiful and darkly reflective – an unforgettable musical experience. PERTH CONCERT HALL | 13 – 14 JUN | 7.30PM | FROM $30* www.waso.com.au | 08 9326 0000 | *Fees may apply
WASO presents the second instalment of The Lord of the Rings trilogy – by popular demand! Featuring more than 200 musicians including WASO and the WASO Chorus performing live as the entire film plays on a huge screen. RIVERSIDE THEATRE | 20 – 21 JUN 7.30PM VARIOUS $* | www.ticketek.com.au 1300 795 012 | *Fees may apply
HAROLD IN ITALY WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Maxim Rysanov reveals his virtuosity in Vaughan Williams’ suite before playing the melancholic dreamer in Harold in Italy. PERTH CONCERT HALL | 27 – 28 JUN 7.30PM | FROM $30* www.waso.com.au | 08 9326 0000 *Fees may apply
THE COOK, THE CHEF & WASO
WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Culinary icons Maggie Beer and Simon Bryant cook on stage accompanied by a smorgasbord of their classical favourites, performed live by WASO. “I’ve always loved music… but being right next to the musicians, having them surround me, was perhaps one of the most amazing experiences of my life.” Maggie Beer, The Weekly Review RIVERSIDE THEATRE | 18 JUL | 8PM | *$ VARIOUS | www.ticketek.com.au | 1300 795 012 | *Fees may apply
ELGAR’S CELLO CONCERT
WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
German cellist Alban Gerhardt returns to WASO to perform Elgar’s impassioned Cello Concerto. PERTH CONCERT HALL | 1 – 2 AUG 7.30PM FROM $30* | www.waso.com.au 08 9326 0000 | *Fees may apply
MUSIC
SCHUBERT & SCHUMANN MORNING SYMPHONY CONCERT Principal Conductor Asher Fisch and WASO perform music by two masters of the Romantic Era, Schubert and Schumann. PERTH CONCERT HALL | 7 AUG | 11AM FROM $27* | www.waso.com.au 08 9326 0000 | *Fees may apply
SCHUBERT & SCHUMANN WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
WASO welcomes the winner of the 2014 Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master competition, and performs music by two masters of the Romantic period. PERTH CONCERT HALL | 8-9 AUG | 7.30PM | FROM $30* www.waso.com.au | 08 9326 0000 | *Fees may apply
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BEETHOVEN AND YOU WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
In tracing the journey from Beethoven’s first Symphony to his last, ABC Classic FM’s Graham Abbott exposes some of the raw, revolutionary magic in these master works, which can still shock and excite us today. PERTH CONCERT HALL | 21 AUG | 6.30PM | FREE BUT BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 08 9326 0000
BEETHOVEN’S EROICA WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Beethoven’s Eroica is a symphony unprecedented in its length, rhythmic power and heroic spirit. PERTH CONCERT HALL | 23 AUG | 7.30PM PRE-CONCERT TALK: 6.45PM | FROM $35*
MUSIC
9 SYMPHONIES | 4 CONCERTS 2 WEEKENDS | 21-31 AUGUST 2014
BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH
BEETHOVEN’S NINTH
WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Described by the composer as “Fate knocking at the door”, the Fifth’s famous opening four notes launch a symphonic journey from tension to triumph.
In a thrilling conclusion to WASO’s Beethoven Festival, the monumental Choral Symphony will be brought to life by over 200 musicians from WASO, the WASO Chorus and an exceptional cast of soloists.
PERTH CONCERT HALL | 22 & 24 AUG | FRI 7.30PM, SUN 3PM | PRE-CONCERT TALK: FRI 6.45PM, SUN 2.15PM | FROM $40* | www.waso.com.au | 08 9326 0000 | *Fees may apply
BEETHOVEN’S PASTORAL WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Inspired by his deep love of the countryside, Beethoven’s Pastoral is a captivating portrayal of nature’s splendour and power. PERTH CONCERT HALL | 29 AUG | 7.30PM | PRE-CONCERT TALK: 6.45PM | FROM $35* www.waso.com.au | 08 9326 0000 | *Fees may apply
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PERTH CONCERT HALL | 30 – 31 AUG | SAT 7.30PM, SUN 3PM | PRE CONCERT TALK: SAT 6.45PM, SUN 2.15PM. PANEL DISCUSSION: SUN 1PM | $ VARIOUS* | www.waso.com.au 08 9326 0000 | *Fees may apply
BEETHOVEN LIVES UPSTAIRS WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Beethoven’s masterpieces are magically woven into theatrical drama in this entertaining family concert with WASO. Suitable for 5 – 12 year olds. PERTH CONCERT HALL | 27 JUL | 1PM, 3PM | $25* www.waso.com.au | 08 9326 0000 | *Fees may apply
THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
PERTH CONCERT HALL | 19 JUL | 2PM, 7.30PM | *$80 - $100 | www.ticketek.com.au 1300 795 012 | *Fees may apply
VERBITSKY & SHAKESPEARE WA YOUTH ORCHESTRA
THE PLANETS WA YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Holst’s awe-inspiring work The Planets showcases some of the greatest melodies ever written for an orchestra of astronomical proportions. WAYO will also be joined by acclaimed Perth-based violinist Shaun Lee-Chen for Vaughan Williams’ breathtaking The Lark Ascending in an afternoon featuring great British repertoire. PERTH CONCERT HALL | 8 JUN | 3PM | $15 - $30 | www.wayo.net.au | 08 9328 9859
Maestro Verbitsky returns for the international conductor season, celebrating Shakespeare’s 450th birthday. The music reflects the Bard’s passionate tales of betrayal, love and revenge as portrayed by three of Russia’s most famous composers.
MUSIC
The Glenn Miller Orchestra, featuring America’s finest musicians, will bring back all those sentimental memories of the 1940’s – the great ‘Big Band’ hits, the original Glenn Miller arrangements, the music of The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and the romantic World War II melodies made famous by Vera Lynn and Dina Shore. Join us on a sentimental journey down memory lane!
PERTH CONCERT HALL | 12 JUL | 7:30PM9.30PM | $15 - $30 | www.wayo.net.au 08 9328 9859
A BEAUTIFUL MILLER’S DAUGHTER, A CLOCK AND A PIANO FREMANTLE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Visiting German pianist Heidemarie Wiesner is a Schumann Preis winner and soloist in Beethoven’s magnificent Piano Concerto No4. Mendelssohn’s magic Beautiful Miller’s Daughter Overture opens the concert followed by Haydn’s handsome Symphony 101 “The Clock”. The brilliant Christopher van Tuinen conducts the youthful and energetic Fremantle Chamber Orchestra. WESLEY CHURCH | 26 JUL | 3PM | $20 - $39 | AT THE DOOR | 08 9335 6980
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BLOSSOM TIME: A TRIBUTE TO BLOSSOM DEARIE WITH ALI BODYCOAT AND LIBBY HAMMER Blossom Dearie was one of the unique jazz voices of the second half of the 20th century. Vocalists Ali Bodycoat and Libby Hammer pay tribute to Dearie by presenting the best of her wittiest, tenderest and most sophisticated songs along with an entertaining narrative, accompanied by a top-notch instrumental trio. THE ELLINGTON JAZZ CLUB | 6 – 7 JUN | 7PM | $15 - $25 | www.ellingtonjazz.com.au 08 9228 1088
PAUL GRABOWSKY SEXTET Pianist Paul Grabowsky is a remarkably accomplished pianist and composer recognised with various ARIA and Bell Awards. An articulate and imaginative improviser, Grabowsky has written music ranging from jazz trios to the Australian Art Orchestra and numerous film scores.
GEORGE GARZONE (USA)
THE ELLINGTON JAZZ CLUB | 7 – 9 AUG | 7PM | $12 - $25 | www.ellingtonjazz.com.au 08 9228 1088
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JAMES MULLER TRIO
ARIA award-winning jazz guitarist James Muller brings his acclaimed trio to the Ellington. James is well-known in Australian jazz circles as an electrifying improviser with jaw-dropping instrumental prowess. His innate rapport with drummer Ben Vanderwal combined with talented local bassist Pete Jeavons will make this rare event a night not to be missed. THE ELLINGTON JAZZ CLUB | 9 JUL | 7PM | $12 - $20 | www.ellingtonjazz.com.au 08 9228 1088
FREEDMAN DOES NILSSON – “A LIVE IMAGINING”
ARIA award-winner Tim Freedman of The Whitlams honours the legacy of one of the 20th century’s greatest singer songwriters – the legendary Harry Nilsson. Nilsson was a prolific hit songwriter in the ‘60s and ‘70s whose body of work is currently undergoing a resurgence. THE ELLINGTON JAZZ CLUB | 21 – 23 AUG | 6PM & 9PM | $35 - $45 www.ellingtonjazz.com.au | 08 9228 1088
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Saxophonist George Garzone is without doubt one of the best tenormen in the world. The list of musical collaborations includes the who’s who of jazz as well as performances with Aerosmith, Aretha Franklin, Engelberg Humperdink, Tom Jones, Gladys Knight, Liberace, New Kids on The Block, Elvis Presley and The Temptations. THE ELLINGTON JAZZ CLUB 28 – 30 AUG | 7PM | $15 - $25 www.ellingtonjazz.com.au | 08 9228 1088
TAL COHEN QUARTET
ADAM HALL AND THE VELVET PLAYBOYS As Louis Prima said: “We just want to play pretty music for the people.” Formed in 2005, Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys are renowned for captivating live performances marked by slick presentation and raw energy. Along with Adam (Vocals/Trumpet) it features WA’s finest musicians including vocals from Jessie Gordon. THE ELLINGTON JAZZ CLUB | 20 – 21 JUN | 7PM | $15 - $25 | www.ellingtonjazz.com.au 08 9228 1088
Tal’s unique piano style has its roots in Jewish folk songs and classical music, which he played from a young age growing up in Israel. After relocating to Perth at the age of 16, he took up a music scholarship and later pursued studies in jazz improvisation at the prestigious WAAPA. THE ELLINGTON JAZZ CLUB | 31 JUL | 7PM $7 - $15 www.ellingtonjazz.com.au 08 9228 1088
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NICOLA MILAN & THE STRAY CAT CLUB – GATSBY SWING NIGHT Nicola Milan and the Stray Cat Club are an electro swing band that mix 1920’s swing with modern grooves and electronic sounds to create an atmosphere the Great Gatsby would call his own. Expect an evening of alluring, seductive and cheeky jazz from the roaring twenties mixed in with modern day smash hits. THE ELLINGTON JAZZ CLUB | 27 JUL | 6PM | $10 - $15 | www.ellingtonjazz.com.au 08 9228 1088
USURPER OF MODERN MEDICINE ALBUM LAUNCH Perth experimental rock trio Usurper Of Modern Medicine launch their debut album ‘Omniliberation’ following a run of East Coast dates. The band has supported the likes of Wire, Seekae, Prince Rama and Mono, and won a WAMi Award for Experimental Act of the Year. THE BAKERY | 5 JUL | 8PM | $10 | www.nowbaking.com.au
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BOUNDLESS AUSTRALIAN STRING QUARTET Three masterpieces stand tall, shouldering their differences and similarities in a night of incredible European music from Haydn, Beethoven and Bartók. PERTH CONCERT HALL | 13 AUG | 7PM – 9PM, PRE-CONCERT TALK AT 6.10PM | *$30 - $75 | www.ticketek.com.au | 1300 795 012 *Fees may apply
MONTEVERDI VESPERS MUSIC
A candlelit performance of Claudio Monteverdi’s Vespers of the Blessed Virgin of 1610 (excerpts) in liturgical reconstruction, with St George’s Cathedral Consort and string orchestra. ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL | 10 AUG 5PM | FREE | www.perthcathedral.org 08 9325 5766
WORLD WAR ONE CENTENARY COMMEMORATION ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL
On 4 August 1914 Australia went to war. On the centenary of that momentous event the music of the trumpet, bagpipes, and choir combine to honour all the Australians who fell in the Great War. With RSL-WA. St George’s Cathedral 3 AUG | 5PM | FREE www.perthcathedral.org | 08 9325 5766
THE MUSIC MAKERS WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS
Featuring the combined forces of WAAPA’s classical vocal, wind and brass departments together with the mighty organ of St Mary’s, this performance includes the beloved motets of Bruckner, a rare performance of the Ave Maria by Franz Biebl and a complete performance of Sir Edward Elgar’s much-loved oratorio The Music Makers. ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL | 7 AUG | 7.30PM | $30 | waapa.ecu.edu.au | 08 9370 6895
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THE DIVINE LITURGY OF ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM Warm yourself in winter with mulled wine or hot chocolate and enjoy watching Joseph Nolan direct the renowned St George’s Cathedral Consort in a candlelit concert featuring the Australian Premiere of Alexander Levine’s The Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom. ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL | 15 AUG 7.30PM $40 - $50 | www.ticketmaster.com.au 13 61 00
THE MAGIC FLUTE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN OPERA
Mozart’s The Magic Flute combines beautiful music with a playful tale of truth, love and courage, where mayhem abounds as forest creatures prowl the stage, spells are cast, friendships are tested and secrets revealed. Starring Alexander Lewis, James Clayton, Katja Webb, Daniel Sumegi and Milica Ilic and featuring West Australian Opera Chorus and West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Sung in English with English subtitles. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE | 15 – 26 JUL | 7.30PM | *$40 - $165 www.ticketek.com.au | 1300 795 012 | *Fees may apply
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Internationally celebrated Chopin player Piers Lane performs the 21 Nocturnes of Chopin which are regarded as some of the finest and most popular works ever written for piano. The works cover a wide expressive range, from dreamy lyricism to ardent passion; from tender intimacy to explosions of intense energy. GOVERNMENT HOUSE BALLROOM 15 JUN | 4PM | $42 www.ticketmaster.com.au | 13 61 00
MUSIC
MUSIC ON THE TERRACE: PIERS LANE – CHOPIN BY CANDLELIGHT
MUSIC ON THE TERRACE: THE SONGS OF FRANZ SCHUBERT
MUSIC ON THE TERRACE: MOZART ON THE TERRACE
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Local musicians, including members of the WA Symphony Orchestra, will be joined by the stunning soprano Sara Macliver and flautist Andrew Nicholson to showcase Mozart’s more intimate music making. The program includes the Quartet in D for Flute and Strings, the Quintet for Piano and Winds and a selection of songs.
This concert showcases performers from WA’s first Art Song Festival and features celebrated English pianist Graham Johnson, one of the world’s leading exponents of art song accompaniment. Singers from around the world, including New York based Australian tenor, Alexander Lewis, will perform the glorious music of Franz Schubert as the festival’s culmination. GOVERNMENT HOUSE BALLROOM | 20 JUL | 4PM | $42 www.ticketmaster.com.au | 13 61 00
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GOVERNMENT HOUSE BALLROOM | 10 AUG | 4PM | $42 www.ticketmaster.com.au | 13 61 00
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ARTBAR – THE PAPER KITES
Known for their ethereal, moody sound, Melbourne fivepiece The Paper Kites have had a whirlwind six months since the release of their debut album States. After national and North American tours as headliners and in support of City and Colour, the band will perform at their only Perth show. ART GALLERY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 19 JUN | 6.30PM-10PM | *$45+BF www.ticketek.com.au | 08 9492 6600 *Fees may apply
CELTIC THUNDER MYTHOLOGY MUSIC
Internationally acclaimed supergroup Celtic Thunder continues to astonish audiences with its new show Mythology, as it travels as easily across the genres of folk, traditional Irish, adult contemporary, rock and classical crossover, as they travel the world, performing for an ever-growing number of fans. PERTH ARENA | 13 JUN | 7.30PM FROM *$101.50 | www.ticketek.com.au 132 849 | *Fees may apply
LADY GAGA Lady Gaga – one of the top global touring acts of our time having sold nearly four million concert tickets on her previous tours – launches the Australian leg of her artRAVE, The ARTPOP Ball tour. PERTH ARENA | 20 AUG | 7.30PM | FROM *$92.65 *www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849 | *Fees may apply
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KEITH URBAN
When it comes to an all energy show with non-stop crowd participation and world-class production, the Grammy and ARIA Award winning Keith Urban certainly delivers, and this is exactly what Australian audiences can expect when Urban tours nationally in June 2014 on the Light The Fuse Tour Australia. PERTH ARENA | 29 JUN | 7.30PM | FROM *$99.90 www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849 | *Fees may apply
Juliana Areias
CONFLUENCE – THE SOUND COLLECTORS
Three Perth songstresses, Holly Norman, Helen Shanahan, and Jessica Morhall, share their artistry with you. Pull up a beanbag or grab a seat on the floor and watch as one of the city’s newest spaces is transformed into a wonderland of sublime folk-pop song craft. NORTHBRIDGE YOGA | 11 JUL | 8PM – 9.30PM | $10 www.northbridge-yoga.com.au | 0403 961 355
PICA PERFORMANCE SPACE | 18 JUL 7.30PM | $25 | www.pica.org.au 08 9228 6300
SUNDAY PIAZZA LIVE
Come along with family and friends to enjoy toetapping tunes by much-loved and emerging WA musicians. BYO picnic or pick up a snack nearby and make a day of Northbridge’s chilled out Sunday vibe.
MUSIC
STUDIO SOUNDS
The Sound Collectors, Louise Devenish and Leah Scholes, are in residence at PICA, exploring the question of what percussion is with local composers Lachlan Skipworth, Elise Retize and John Pax, as well as Rick Burkhardt’s percussion theatre work Simulcast. The residency will culminate in this premiere performance of these newly developed works.
Purple Haze Band & Scotch College Combo 8 JUN
Kalamunda Youth Swing Band & Glenn Rogers Trio 15 JUN
Juliana Areias Brazilian Experience (World Cup Special) & Russell Holmes Trio 22 JUN
Marilyn Keller (USA) and the Glen Walsh Quartet 29 JUN
NORTHBRIDGE PIAZZA | 8-29 JUN SUNDAYS, 1PM – 3PM | FREE www.visitperthcity.com | 08 9461 3368
PRELUDES COMPOSED BY CHRIS COBILIS FOR FOODCHAIN
This multi-channel sound installation explores the idea that music and spoken language were once one and the same. This experience will draw the listener into a line of questioning about how and why music operates culturally, and the inherent physiological affect tied to listening. CLAISEBROOK COVE INLET EAST PERTH | 19 JUL – 31 AUG | FREE www.chriscobilis.com
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SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR
The multi Grammy Award winning Soweto Gospel Choir are returning to Australia. They have collaborated with artists including Bono and U2, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Andre Rieu. This performance will feature a special tribute to Nelson Mandela whom they have performed for and celebrated with on many occasions. PERTH CONCERT HALL | 26 JUN | 8PM *$39 - $89 | www.ticketek.com.au 1300 795 012 |*Fees may apply
THE COLOUR OF HARMONY MUSIC
Renowned clarinetist Ashley Smith performs along with the cream of young WA musicians. They will present 20th century works for flute, clarinet, saxophone and piano (Debussy, Jolivet, Poulenc, Satie) interspersed by six new wind duo miniatures especially commissioned from UWA composers. Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery opens late for the event with refreshments provided. LAWRENCE WILSON ART GALLERY, UWA 31 JUL | 6PM | $25 | www.ticketsWA.com 08 6488 2440 (12PM - 4PM WEEKDAYS)
SINGERS AND STRINGS Wind down after Supper Club – in June the Giovanni Consort present exquisite a cappella sounds medieval to contemporary. In July the Pepperjacks ply old-timey blues, ragtime and country ballads with guitar, fiddle and harmonica. August brings Del Mundo with exotic grooves from latin to gypsy and swing around bass, piano, and sax. PERTH TOWN HALL | 27 JUN, 25 JUL & 29 AUG | 8PM – 9PM | FREE | 08 9461 3555 www.visitperthcity.com
SWANSONGS RECITALS: ALEXANDER LEWIS AND DAVID WICKHAM – PAINTERS AND PAINTINGS SWANSONGS
With operatic engagements in the US and Australia and acclaimed performances in musical theatre, Australian tenor Alexander Lewis is forging a unique career as a “crossover” artist. This programme celebrates Alexander’s fabulous storytelling gifts, exploring the lives, loves and works of great painters, centering on poignant letters from Vincent Van Gogh. PERTH TOWN HALL | 3 AUG | 3PM | $45 | www.trybooking.com/EAXF
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CHOIR OF KING’S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE
Photo: Evelyn Bach
MUSICA VIVA
Acknowledged as the peak of choral excellence in the great British tradition, the boys and men of the Choir share their uniquely beautiful vocal timbre in an unmissable selection of favourite classics such as Fauré’s famous Requiem and sparkling new repertoire, for a concert to remember. PERTH CONCERT HALL | 24 JUL | 7.30PM | *$30 - $98 www.ticketek.com.au | 1300 795 012 |*Fees may apply
ORGANUM TREMENDAE
Hear some of Australia’s best young singers in a concert of sacred and secular choral music. Featuring the world premiere of Clare Maclean’s new work Talisman, be immersed in the beauty of the human voice. PERTH TOWN HALL | 12 JUL | 6.30PM | $15 - $20 http://www.trybooking.com/ETFQ
Traditional winter time candlelight carols with music to celebrate the feast day of Mary. This will be sung by the Chorale of St Mary’s Anglican Girls School and followed by a reception of mulled wine and winter fare. ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL | 17 AUG | 5PM | FREE www.stmarys.wa.edu.au
ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL | 10 AUG | 2PM $35 | 08 6488 2440 | www.ticketsWA.com
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT ST MARY’S ANGLICAN GIRLS’ SCHOOL
MUSIC
NATIONAL YOUTH CHAMBER CHOIR IN CONCERT
An exciting programme of popular favourites of the organ repertoire showcasing the exhilarating sounds of the Dodd Organ in the Cathedral’s opulent acoustics. Also includes well-loved chamber vocal works sung by a quartet of singers. A complimentary Miss Maud afternoon tea will be served in the Cathedral Parish Centre and adjoining courtyard during interval.
SWANSONGS RECITALS: LISA HARPER-BROWN AND DAVID WICKHAM – FROM THE DOMESTIC TO THE SUBLIME SWANSONGS
Critically acclaimed as ‘radiant both vocally and visually’, Lisa Harper-Brown is a unique and commanding performer. This programme celebrates the great achievements of women in song composers, poets and the characters themselves. PERTH TOWN HALL | 17 AUG | 3PM | $45 | www.trybooking.com/EAXG
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Events
Category Dates
Pg
Events
17 Jun - 5 Jul
5
Celtic Thunder Mythology
13 Jun
22
9 - 19 Jul
5
Choir of Kings College, Cambridge
24 Jul
25
28 Jun - 13 Jul
4
Confluence
18 Jul
23
2 - 12 Jul
6
Elgar’s Cello Concert
1 & 2 Aug
15
24 Jun - 12 Jul
5
Freedman Does Nillson - “A Live Imagining”
21 - 23 Aug
18
23 - 26 Jul
6
George Garzone
28 - 30 Aug
18
27 May - 14 Jun
5
Harold in Italy
26 – 28 Jun
14
Squaring the Wheel
4 & 5 Jul
7
James Muller Trio
9 Jul
18
The House on the Lake
6 - 22 Jun
4
Keith Urban
29 Jun
22
The Seagull
9 - 31 Aug
4
Lady Gaga
20 Aug
22
10 Aug
20
10 Aug
21
15 Jun
21
3 Seeds Confessions of a Pyromaniac Dust Eight Gigabytes of Hardcore Pornography Henry V RabbitHead
THEATRE
Giving up the Ghosts
Werewolf Priest
Until 7 Jun
5
Mondeverdi Vespers
24 Jun, 29 Jul, 28 Aug
10
Thursdays
11
26 Jun, 31 Jul, 28 Aug
9
2 & 3 Aug
8
30 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug
9
Music on the Terrace: Mozart on the Terrace Music on the Terrace: Piers Lane - Chopin by Candlelight Music on the Terrace: The songs of Franz Schubert
Comedy Lounge
6 Jun, 11 Jul, 8 Aug
9
Comedy Shack
Second and Last Fridays of the month
10
23 Aug
9
Paul Grabowsky Sextet
12 - 15 Jun
10
Preludes
Barefaced Stories Bingay Bogan Bingo Cabaret Soiree Chuckles Comedy Gong Night
Morning Melodies: Danza Viva Perth International Buresque Festival Opening Night Perth International Burlesque Festival PIBF: King St Classes PIBF: Tropical Temptress and Boylesque
Pg
20 Jul
21
National Youth Chamber Choir in Concert
12 Jul
25
Nicola Milan and the Stray Cat club
27 Jul
19
Organum Tremendae
10 Aug
25
7 - 9 Aug
18
19 Jul - 31 Aug
23
6 & 7 Jun
14
7 – 9 Aug
15
Singers and Strings
27 Jun, 25 Jul, 29 Aug
24
Rossini’s Stabat Mater
MUSIC
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
CABARET & COMEDY
WI N TER ARTS C AL ENDER OF EVENTS
Harry’s Shiraz Cabaret
Category Dates
25 Jun
8
10 Jul
11
8 - 13 Jul
11
Soweto Gospel Choir
26 Jun
24
12 Jul
11
Studio Sounds
11 Jul
23
Schubert & Schumann
9 Jul
11
Sunday Piazza Live
8 - 29 Jun
23
Tuesdays
10
Swansongs Recitals - Painters and Paintings
3 Aug
24
4 Jul & 15 Aug
9
2 One Another
18 - 21 Jun
13
Swansongs Recitals - From the Domestic to the Sublime
17 Aug
25
Articulating Landscapes
22 - 24 Jul
13
Tal Cohen Quartet
31 Jul
19
30 Jul
13
The Colour of Harmony
31 Jul
24
23 - 26 Jul
12
The Cook, the Chef and WASO
18 Jul
15
30 Jul - 2 Aug
12
The Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom
15 Aug
20
Precipice
21 - 24 Aug
12
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
19 Jul
17
Raw
26 - 30 Aug
13
20 & 21 Jun
14
26 Jul
17
15 - 26 Jul
21
The Music Makers
7 Aug
20
20 & 21 Jun
19
The Planets
8 Jun
17
19 Jun
22
Usurper of Modern Medicine
5 Jul
19
Asher Fisch Conducts Mahler 9
13 - 14 Jun
14
Verbitsky & Shakespeare
12 Jul
17
Beehoven’s Fifth
22 & 24 Aug
16
World War One Centenary Commemoration
3 Aug
20
21 Aug
16
-Isms by Pablo Hughes
19 Jun - 5 Jul, Thur - Sat
31
27 Jul
16
2014 Graduating Fundraiser Auction
Beethoven’s Eroica
23 Aug
16
Beethoven’s Ninth
30 & 31 Aug
16
Act-Belong-Commit Moorditj Yarning Art Exhibition 2014
29 Aug
16
6 & 7 Jun
18
Boundless: Australian String Quartet
13 Aug
20
Carols by Candlelight
17 Aug
25
Rooftop Comedy Songs from A Saucy Little Secret
Keep Everything: Chunky Move Patyegarang
DANCE
Dancescapes: Stories through Dance
A beautiful Miller’s Daughter, a Clock and a Piano Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys Artbar - The Paper Kites
Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Blossom Time
The Magic Flute
Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures Alter and Imprint Animal Ark Black Ice
VISUAL ARTS
Beethoven’s Pastoral
MUSIC
Beethoven and You
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
25 & 26 Jun
31
25 - 28 Jul
36
26 Jul - 16 Nov
34
9 - 17 Aug
35
7 Jun - 19 Oct, Wed - Mon
28
1 - 31 Jul
35
Events
Category Dates
Pg
Events
21 Jun - 1 Dec, Wed - Mon
28
Opera National De Paris Verdi’s La Traviata
9 & 10 Aug
40
18 Jul - 18 Aug, Thur - Sun
32
Royal Opera - Puccini’s Manon Lescaut
19 & 20 Jul
40
Come Twilight, Come Dark Night
1 - 30 Jun
35
Dreamscape
20 - 24 Jul
36
Royal Shakespeare Company: Henry IV Part 1 Live Royal Shakespeare Company: Henry IV Part 2 Live
7 & 8 Jun
39
12 & 13 Jul
39
Celebrating 25 Years of the AGWA Foundation Clip Award
13 - 29 Jun
32
9 - 30 Jul, Mon - Sat
31
Guy Gey Smith: Art as Life
Until 14 Jul, Wed - Mon
28
Hatched: National Graduate Show 2014
Until 29 Jun, Tues - Sun
29
25 Jun - 27 Aug, Wednesdays
High Visibility
Scandinavian Film Festival 2014
39 40
28
WA Screen Awards
14 Jul
40
6 - 11 Jul
41
Until 28 Sept
41
Jun - Aug, Mon - Fri
41
20 Jul
41
16 & 18 Jul
41
4 Jul
43
11 - 13 Jun
43
6 Jun
29
Kerry Stokes’ Art Presentation
31 Aug
34
Memory House
15 - 31 Aug
33
MetaMORPHosis
11 - 29 Aug, Mon - Sat
31
Museum of Performing Arts: A Salute to Anzac Coves
Mulaga Gudgeri
12 Jun - 14 Jul, Thurs - Sun
32
11 - 27 Jul
32
Opening & Dedication of Burt Memorial hall Whispers of the West End Lost River Launch with Simone Lazaroo
33
Not About Heroes
12 Jun - 14 Jul, Thurs - Sun
32
Perth Poetry Festival
Palimpsest
1- 24 Jun
37
Panorama
Until 12 Jul, Tues - Sat
30
Women of Letters
6 - 29 Jun
35
Writing Fiction getting started with Amanda Curtin
Oz Omnium Rex et Regina
Permanent Impressions
VISUAL ARTS
Part-it-tion
37
Brookfield Place Winter Light Festival
29
Made on the Left Winter Market
2 Aug - 17 Nov, Wed - Mon
28
Perth Home Grown
5 - 13 Jul
35
Snow in Summer
1 - 31 Aug
35
St George’s Art 2014
19 - 24 Jul
34
Stay Safe
1 - 31 Jul
36
Richard Avendon People Rough Diamond
Perth Upmarket Sit Play Listen St Bart’s Fair
Stay/Keep
8 - 24 Aug
32
WA Day Come Out and Play
The Arrival
27 May - 10 Jun
37
Winter Supper Club
Until 27 Jun, Wed - Sat
33
Winterfest
19 - 27 Jul
37
The Collector The Mandorla Art Award 2014
Treading the Boards Use to Stop Doors from Rattlingin Frames 2014 Visiting Curator Talk: Frankie Su
20 - 27 Jul
37
Until 12 Jul, Tues - Sat
30
1 Jun
34
11 Jul - 22 Aug, Wed - Sat
33
17 Jun
29
43
11 Jul
43
13 - 29 Jul
45
27 Jul
46
Jun - Aug, Sundays
46
29 Jun
46
8 Jun - 5 Jul
45
24 Aug
46
2 Jun
44
27 Jun, 25 Jul, 29 Aug
45 45
Children’s Art Workshops
8 - 10 Jul
47
Colours of the Earth
8 - 10 Jul
47
10 Jul
47
7 Jun & 14 Jun
47
2 Jun
47
Until 26 Oct
50
7 - 19 Jul
49
Until 3 Aug
50
29 May - 1 Jun
49
7 - 19 Jul
49
2 Jun
49
16 Aug
50
I see music Urban Sketching workshop with Evelyn Bach WA Day Hatched Workshops Carnival of Science
What I See When I look at Sound
12 Jul - 31 Aug, Tues - Sun
29
Wildflower Dreaming
15 Jul - 13 Dec, Tues - Sat
30
City Playground Pass
Winter Garden
31 May - 21 Jun, Mon - Sat
31
Until 12 Jul, Tues - Sat
30
Dinosaur Discovery: Lost Creatures of the Cretaceous
Worth its Weight in Gold
23 May - 14 Jun
33
11th AICE Israeli film fest
26 Aug - 3 Sep
39
Worldwide Backyard
43
30 & 31 Jul
22 Jun WORKSHOPS
The Son of Man Transcending Borders
COMMUNITY
15 - 28 Aug 2 - 31 Aug, Tues - Sun
PICA Salon
14 - 17 Aug
Disney on Ice KIDS
Perth City Snowland
9 - 14 Jul
38
Perth City WA Day Celebrations
22 Jun
38
Perth Science Festival
3 - 13 Jul
40
The 13 Storey Treehouse
15 - 20 Jul
48
Movies based on a book
17 Jun, 15 Jul, 19 Aug
38
The Gruffalo
17 - 22 Jun
48
Opera National De Paris Balachine/ Millepied
26 & 27 Jul
40
Toddlerfest
22 - 27 Jul
50
BANFF Mountain Film Festival Iranian Film Festival
FILM
Busted! Viola Dana
WI N TER ARTS C AL ENDER OF EVENTS
36
Orbitus
LITERATURE
1 - 31 Aug 11 Jul - 9 Aug
Nevertheless
HERITAGE
24 - 30 Jul Tuesdays - Thursdays
Hipster Hatched Tour
Nerves in Patters on a screen
Pg
Umbrella Screenings Honouring our Indigenous Soldiers
Medium
FILM
Five Forts Flair 2014 - National Ausglass Exhibition
Category Dates
VISUAL ARTS Untitled by Ricky Swallow, 1998
HIGH VISIBILITY CURATED BY MELISSA MCGRATH FOR FOODCHAIN
A series of artists’ prints will be freely distributed to early morning commuters in the Perth CBD. Over time, a cumulative group exhibition will emerge, disseminated to the public and displayed in city windows. This project simultaneously subverts the ways people expect to experience art while creating fleeting interventions into the routines of Perth public transport users. PERTH TRAIN STATIONS | 25 JUN – 27 AUG | WED MORNINGS FREE | high-visibility.tumblr.com
My abstinence is obviously performance art by Liam Colgan, 2013. Image by Carla Adams
ANIMAL ARK visual arts
Featuring works from the State Art Collection, this exhibition highlights the many ways in which the animal motif has been used by generations of artists, exploring the mythology, symbolism and representation of animals through paintings, sculpture, decorative art and works on paper. There will also be a family activity space and art trails. ART GALLERY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 7 JUN – 19 OCT | WED-MON 10AM – 5PM | FREE | 08 9492 6600 | www.artgallery.wa.gov.au
RICHARD AVEDON PEOPLE This exhibition celebrates the work of American photographer Richard Avedon. Showcasing work from 1949 to 2002, it offers an in-depth overview of his achievements in the art of black and white portraiture photography, and features the likes of Mae West, Arthur Miller, Marilyn Monroe, Truman Capote, Elizabeth Taylor, Twiggy, Malcolm X, and Bob Dylan. ART GALLERY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 2 AUG – 17 NOV WED-MON 10AM – 5PM | $10 - $14 | 08 9492 6600 www.artgallery.wa.gov.au
Dovima with elephants, evening dress by Dior, 1955. Photo by Richard Avedon © The Richard Avedon Foundation
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Swings by Ethel Spowers, 1932
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF THE AGWA FOUNDATION
Skull Springs Country by Guy Grey-Smith, 1966
GUY GREY-SMITH: ART AS LIFE
From the parched landscapes of the Pilbara to the lush karri forests around Pemberton, this retrospective of more than 120 works brings to life the remarkable achievements of this determined WA artist. ART GALLERY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | UNTIL 14 JUL | WED-MON 10AM – 5PM | FREE | 08 9492 6600 | www.artgallery.wa.gov.au
For 25 years the Art Gallery of Western Australia Foundation has helped the Gallery purchase works of art for your collection, amounting to nearly 4,000 works since 1989. This celebratory display presents some of the most significant works acquired through the vital support of AGWA’s Foundation Members. ART GALLERY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 21 JUN – 1 DEC | WED-MON 10AM – 5PM FREE | 08 9492 6600 www.artgallery.wa.gov.au
The Neo-Baroque Spectacle by Zoe Kirkwood, 2013. Photo: Che Chorley.
Not like Flying, by Briony Galligan , 2013
HATCHED: NATIONAL GRADUATE SHOW 2014
A curated showcase of new art from Australia’s top graduates. Returning for its 23rd year, the 2014 edition of Hatched is an unmissable experience. Striking images, unsettling video works and bold installation art encompass a wide span of cutting edge ideas and processes.
Multiplicity, by Kynan Tan, 2012
VISITING CURATOR TALK: FRANKIE SU Taiwanese independent curator Frankie Su will discuss a range of significant curatorial and publishing projects, focusing on a new generation of visual artists working in both Taiwan and China.
Perth’s brightest high school art students will lead this tour of the Hatched: National Graduate Show 2014, breaking down the complex world of contemporary art from a Gen Z perspective. High school students, artists, students of the world and art appreciators young and old all welcome. Snacks provided. PICA GALLERIES | 6 JUN | 5PM – 6.30PM | FREE www.pica.org.au | 08 9228 6300
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PICA GALLERIES | UNTIL 29 JUN | TUES – SUN 10AM – 5PM | FREE www.pica.org.au | 08 9228 6300
HIPSTER HATCHED TOUR
Photo: Eva Fernandez
PICA EDUCATION STUDIO | 17 JUN 6PM | FREE | RSVP ESSENTIAL TO invite@pica.org.au www.pica.org.au | 08 9228 6300
WHAT I SEE WHEN I LOOK AT SOUND
PICA SALON
LYNDON BLUE, LAUREN BROWN, MATTHEW GINGOLD, CAT HOPE, KYNAN TAN
An exhibition of sound and music in multiple formats which launches new pieces by five outstanding Australian artists. Each artist has designed a work for extended play within PICA’s galleries, speculating on what it means to visualise and encounter sound and music today.
The 2014 PICA Salon is a dazzling installation of work by over 20 contemporary artists who have contributed to PICA’s 25 year history. This curated exhibition is a contemporary interpretation of the traditional salon and features works for sale including the 2014 PICA Edition, a specially commissioned artwork created exclusively for PICA.
PICA GALLERIES | 12 JUL – 31 AUG | TUES – SUN 10AM – 5PM | FREE | www.pica.org.au 08 9228 6300
WESTEND GALLERY, PICA | 2 – 31 AUG | TUES – SUN 10AM – 5PM | FREE www.pica.org.au | 08 9228 6300
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WILDFLOWER DREAMING: SHIRLEY CORUNNA AND THE COOLBAROO LEAGUE 1952 - 1962
Shirley Corunna Private Collection
In 1952 aged 17, Shirley Corunna (nee Bynder), a young Yamatji woman, moved from her home in wildflower country north of Perth to the city for work. This exhibition celebrates Shirley’s journey of discovery and independence and provides a snapshot of the social life of Aboriginal people living in Perth during the 1950s.
WARNING: This exhibition contains images of deceased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
PANORAMA visual arts
In 1792, the Scottish entrepreneur Robert Barker merged the Greek word pan (all) with hórãma (view) when he was searching for a word to describe his 360 by 180 degree painting of the city of Edinburgh. The exhibition examines the impact of the panoramic formats from the early years of the 19th century to current work by contemporary artists and scientists.
LAWRENCE WILSON ART GALLERY, UWA | 15 JUL – 13 DEC | TUES - SAT 11AM – 5PM | FREE www.lwgallery.uwa.edu.au 08 6488 3707
Scrunched ball (Pacific Ocean) by Susanna Castleden, 2013
WORLDWIDE BACKYARD
Drawing from the Cruthers Collection of Women’s Art and the UWA Art Collection’s rich store of Australian prints, Worldwide Backyard juxtaposes prints from the early 20th century with works from contemporary Australian artists who have utilised print to analyse the construction of the ‘natural’ world. LAWRENCE WILSON ART GALLERY, UWA | UNTIL 12 JUL TUES - SAT 11AM – 5PM | FREE | www.lwgallery.uwa.edu.au 08 6488 3707
LAWRENCE WILSON ART GALLERY, UWA UNTIL 12 JUL | TUES - SAT 11AM – 5PM | FREE www.lwgallery.uwa.edu.au | 08 6488 3707 Box Brownie Colour Panorama #13 by Alice Blanch, 2012
TRANSCENDING BORDERS An exhibition presented by the Berndt Museum, Transcending Borders gives visual form to the developing cross-cultural relationships between South Korea and Western Australia. Using the Museum’s significant collection of historical Korean material as a catalyst, contemporary Australian and Korean artists have been invited to explore beyond real and imagined borders using performance, moving image, photography, painting and sound. LAWRENCE WILSON ART GALLERY, UWA | UNTIL 12 JUL | TUES - SAT 11AM – 5PM | FREE | www.lwgallery.uwa.edu.au | 08 6488 3707 Shaman Painting by unknown South Korean artist, second half of the 20th Century
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2014 GRADUATING FUNDRAISER AUCTION
Vinyl by Lyota Yagi, 2005
WINTER GARDEN: THE EXPLORATION OF THE MICROPOP IMAGINATION IN CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE ART THE JAPAN FOUNDATION AND THE CONSULATE-GENERAL OF JAPAN IN PERTH
A touring exhibition that looks at Japanese pop culture. Micropop shows Japanese artists who reinvent everyday life to give new meanings to commonplace things – featuring drawings, paintings and video works by 14 Japanese artists active since the late 1990s.
Untitled by Emma Longworth-Baker, 2013
PABLO HUGHES
Perth based Hughes shows photos from Vietnam that challenge traditional notions of beauty. His decaying urban environments address the historical and cultural significance of older buildings and places of worship. In the art world, ism’s typically signify art movements. These images borrow from these and are both contemplative and interactive.
Central’s visual arts and jewellery students stage an annual auction of donated artworks to raise money for their Graduation Show. Established and emerging WA artists generously provide mini masterpieces for lucky Perth people to acquire at remarkable prices. It’s a chance to start or enrich your collection. GALLERY CENTRAL | 25 - 26 JUN | WED – THUR 10AM – 4.45PM AUCTION 26 JUN 6PM | FREE | www.gallerycentral.com.au 08 9427 1318
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GALLERY CENTRAL | 31 MAY – 21 JUN | MON – FRI 10AM – 4.45PM, SAT 12PM – 4PM | FREE | www.gallerycentral.com.au | 08 9427 1318
-ISMS
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger by Laura Sandoval, 2013
GALLERY CENTRAL | 19 JUN – 5 JUL THURS – SAT 2PM – 7PM | FREE www.gallerycentral.com.au | 08 9427 1318 Anarchism by Pablo Hughes, 2013
METAMORPHOSIS MORPH has been developed by Central to promote the excellence and originality of senior secondary school students in their art and design studies. The works present the ideas and experiences of today’s youth from their perspective and provides a window into the rapidly changing world of these exceptional young people. GALLERY CENTRAL | 11 – 29 AUG | MON – FRI 10AM – 4.45PM, SAT 12PM – 4PM | FREE www.gallerycentral.com.au | 08 9427 1318
FLAIR 2014 - NATIONAL AUSGLASS EXHIBITION
Bringing together an eclectic collection of contemporary studio glass from across the country, this is an opportunity to delight in the works of some of Australia’s most renowned glass artists, or discover emerging talent, all of whom are exploring the versatility of glass as a creative medium. GALLERY CENTRAL | 9 – 30 JUL | MON – FRI 10AM – 4.45PM, SAT 12PM – 4PM FREE | www.gallerycentral.com.au
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Jingli Kwin by Darren Siwes, 2013
Bronze Boy by Darren Siwes, 2013
Untitled by Arno Blax, 2013
OZ OMNIUM REX ET REGINA MULAGA GUDGERI DARREN SIWES, CURATED BY CARLY LANE
This exhibition playfully guides the viewer to indulge in a “what if” scenario with a hypothetical queen and prince of Australia.
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PERTH CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY 13 JUN – 14 JUL | THURS & FRI 12PM – 5PM, SAT & SUN 12PM – 4PM | OPENING 12 JUN 6PM | FREE | www.pcp.org.au 08 9328 1728
DARREN SIWES, CURATED BY CARLY LANE
In his six-part series Oz Omnium Rex et Regina (King and Queen of all Oz) Darren Siwes uses the familiar practice—established in antiquity and still in use today—of impressing state coinage with the profile of the sovereign. Siwes, however, mints new coinage to project Aboriginal Queen Mary and King George from 2010 to 2042. PERTH CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY | 13 JUN – 14 JUL | THURS & FRI 12PM – 5PM, SAT & SUN 12PM – 4PM | OPENING 12 JUN 6PM FREE | www.pcp.org.au | 08 9328 1728
CLIP AWARD
The CLIP award is an international prize recognizing contemporary landscapes in photobased media. The criteria for selection focuses on images that are original and stimulating whilst challenging traditional notions of landscape photography. Open for entries on the PCP website. PERTH CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY | 19 JUL – 18 AUG | THURS & FRI 12PM – 5PM, SAT & SUN 12PM – 4PM | OPENING 18 JUL 6PM FREE | www.pcp.org.au | 08 9328 1728
FIVE FORTS An interactive installation consisting of a series of five evolving makeshift sculptural/architectural forms (Five Forts) acting as literal and metaphorical models of each artists’ practice. Exploring democratic negotiations, collective development, establishment and maintenance of strategic positions, the audience is invited to participate in construction and discussion with artists. PAPER MOUNTAIN | 14 - 29 JUN | 11AM – 5PM | OPENING NIGHT 13 JUN 6PM – 8PM | FREE www.papermountain.org.au
NERVES IN PATTERS ON A SCREEN
An absurd and speculative exhibition where scientific techniques for probing living tissue are transformed – manipulating life to serve entertainment. Through a collection of typographic collages and video projections orchestrated by the activity of living neural tissue, this show explores the consequence of reducing biology to a form of technology. PAPER MOUNTAIN | 12 - 27 JUL | 11AM – 5PM | OPENING NIGHT 11 JUL 6PM – 8PM | FREE www.papermountain.org.au Photo: Devon Ward
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STAY/KEEP Both library and book shop will be installed in the gallery featuring the work of 10 artists. Aiming to stimulate new interactions with artist books, visitors are encouraged to interact with the artworks to unlock their potential. Limited editions are available for acquisition. PAPER MOUNTAIN | 9 – 24 AUG | 11AM – 5PM | OPENING 8 AUG 6PM – 8PM | FREE www.papermountain.org.au
THE COLLECTOR
Untitled by Nathan Beard, 2013
TANE ANDREWS
In this solo exhibition, Andrews’ continues to draw inspiration from nature and focuses on investigating the patterns and habits of the White Zebra Finch to produce a series of new drawings and sculptural installations. Andrews' work often explores the intricacies of the natural world, with the artist referencing both botanical and animal elements in his practice. VENN GALLERY UNTIL 27 JUN WED - SAT 11AM – 5PM | FREE www.venn.net 08 9321 8366
USE TO STOP DOORS FROM RATTLING IN FRAMES 2014 TEELAH GEORGE
A collection of new drawing, painting and sculptural work by emerging West Australian artist Teelah George. Her practice employs archival information as a departure point for the questioning of place, both her place within the arts community and within Australian societal and historical contexts. VENN GALLERY | 11 JUL – 22 AUG | WED - SAT 11AM – 5PM | FREE www.venn.net | 08 9321 8366
Featuring the work of Geoff Overheu, Paul Caporn, Abdul-Rahman Abdullah, Roderick Sprigg, Valdene Buckley-Diprose, Anna Louise Richardson and Megan Christie presented in an intimate dinner-party setting, Worth Its Weight In Gold investigates the mythology of resource booms and Australia’s historicised values of being ‘built on the sheep’s back’. MOANA PROJECT SPACE | 24 MAY – 14 JUN | MON – FRI 7AM – 4PM, SAT 10AM – 3PM, SUN 11AM – 4PM | OPENING NIGHT 23 MAY 6PM | FREE www.worthitsweightingold.net
OBITUS
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Cereus Flower by Tane Andrews, 2014
WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD
NATHAN BEARD
Obitus finds the artist returning to the abandoned house of his mother in her hometown of Nakhon Nayok, Thailand. Memories of this site are used to construct a body of work that specifically alludes to Thai culture, exploring intimate family narratives of displacement and loss while poignantly evoking universal themes of nostalgia and mortality.
Photo: David Collins
MOANA PROJECT SPACE | 12 JUL – 9 AUG | MON – FRI 7AM – 4PM, SAT 10AM – 3PM, SUN 11AM – 4PM | OPENING 11 JUL 6PM FREE | www.moana-ari.com
MEDIUM
GEMMA WESTON
Hi. It’s been a while since we spoke, how’re things over there? I’m actually back in touch with a proposal for an exhibition. Except, thing is, I’ll make the work for you - the work happens here, Point A, directed from there, Point B. Just think of me as your medium. Best, Gemma. MOANA PROJECT SPACE | 16 AUG – 31 AUG | MON – FRI 7AM – 4PM, SAT 10AM – 3PM, SUN 11AM – 4PM | OPENING 15 AUG 6PM FREE | www.moana-ari.com
Used to stop doors from rattling in frames by Teelah George, 2014
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AFGHANISTAN: HIDDEN TREASURES
Mon Needle of Port Coton, Belle-Île by John Peter Russell, 1890 (detail). Kerry Stokes Collection.
This is a remarkable exhibition of stunning artefacts revealing Afghanistan’s rich culture. Featuring more than 230 priceless treasures, some which are thousands of years old, this is a rare opportunity to discover the surprising, untold story of the nation’s long and extraordinarily rich culture. WA MUSEUM | 26 JUL - 16 NOV 9:30AM – 5PM | ENTRY FEES APPLY www.museum.wa.gov.au | 1300 134 081
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TREADING THE BOARDS Edgar Metcalfe and Dame Kira Bousloff are just two among the WA actors, dancers, and opera singers honoured in the installation of a new memorial to those who have served the West Australian stage. A reception follows the unveiling. ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL | 1 JUN | 5PM | FREE www.perthcathedral.org 08 9325 5766
ST GEORGE’S ART 2014
St George’s Art has become a premier annual event in art education in Western Australia, attracting schools from all sectors. Participation in this exhibition provides an outstanding opportunity for schools to present work by students in Years 10, 11 and 12, in the unique setting of the Cathedral. ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL | 19 – 24 JUL | 10AM – 4PM, 12PM – 4PM SUNDAYS | AWARDS NIGHT 24 JUL, 6PM | ENTRY BY GOLD COIN DONATION, AWARDS NIGHT $8 - $15 | www.perthcathedral.org 08 9325 5766
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KERRY STOKES’ ART PRESENTATION
Erica Persak, Executive Administrator of the Kerry Stokes Collection, gives a presentation on the Collection illustrated with projected images. Drinks and canapés are served prior to the presentation. ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL | 31 AUG | 3.30PM | $20 - $40 www.perthcathedral.org | 08 9325 5766
Farm Worker by Jack Charlton, 2013
BLACK ICE
COME TWILIGHT, COME DARK NIGHT
GOTHAM STUDIOS
Peek-a-boo Gallery’s winter program sees Gotham collaborating with artists from PAPER (Manchester, UK). Eight artists from Gotham Studios join their guests with an exhibition of works on paper, following the winter theme and a title inspired by music from the country they reside in. PEEK-A-BOO GALLERY | 1 – 31 JUL | 24/7 | FREE www.gothamstudios.com.au | chez.kkw@optusnet.com.au Untitled by Vyonne Walker, 2014
PÄR STRÖMBERG
Pär Strömberg (Stockholm, Sweden) heralds the start of winter, opening 'Strömberg Gotham PAPER', the winter season at Peek-a-Boo Gallery. His series, 'Come Twlight, Come Dark Night' refers to anti-cosmic ideas and chaos theories within the underground culture of Scandinavian black metal.
SNOW IN SUMMER
PAPER
In response to Perth’s winter festival, PAPER (Manchester, UK) asked its artists to respond to the theme of winter. This unseasonal theme during the UK summer inspired the title of the exhibition, and asks each artist to push the boundaries of their practice, conjuring representations of what ‘winter’ means to them. PEEK-A-BOO GALLERY | 1 – 31 AUG | 24/7 | FREE www.gothamstudios.com.au | chez.kkw@optusnet.com.au
Vastness and Sorrow II by Pär Strömberg, 2013
Snowflake (Manchester Cathedral) by Rachel Wrigley 2013
PAR-TI-TION
ALTER AND IMPRINT ZOE LUTZE
PAUL MONCRIEFF
This exhibition of Moncrieff’s recent work has evolved from his recent project at the Bunbury Regional Art Galleries, December 2013. The invitation to exhibit at Free Range has enabled the artist to show working maquettes from the exhibition together with further new related work. Moncrieff’s studio work evolves directly from observed and experienced incidents which metamorphose in the studio [and as a result of playful arrangements of coloured panels] into designed and made art objects. FREERANGE | 7 – 29 JUN | 10AM – 5PM | OPENING NIGHT 6 JUN 6PM, ARTIST TALK 28 JUN 3PM | FREE | www.tincanvas.org info@freerange.org.au
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PEEK-A-BOO GALLERY | 1 – 30 JUN | 24/7 | FREE www.gothamstudios.com.au | chez.kkw@optusnet.com.au
ROUGH DIAMOND CARLA ADAMS AND WADE TAYLOR
Adams and Taylor present paintings and objects in response to the Instagram account of a stranger. The artists investigate notions of closeness and intimate knowledge in a postinternet setting, and question how we use social media to carve out identities. FREERANGE | 5 – 13 JUL | 10AM – 5PM | OPENING NIGHT 4 JUL 6PM | FREE | www.freerange.org.au | info@freerange.org.au
Zoe Lutze is a printmaker and sculptor from Perth. This exhibition is an extension of her graduating body of work from 2013 through her five month residency at Fremantle Arts Centre this year. The focus is on the relationship between print and sculpture, manipulating traditional sculptural materials by using processes that mimic traditional printmaking. FREERANGE | 9 – 17 AUG | 10AM – 5PM FREE | www.freerange.org.au info@freerange.org.au
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STAY SAFE KATE-ANNA ST VALENTINE
Perth based artist and writer Kate-Anna St Valentine curates this charity exhibition to raise money for S.A.F.E, an organisation saving animals from euthanasia. Featuring original illustrations from a who’s who of contemporary Australian artists including Kyle Hughes-Odgers, Sean Morris and Mel Stringer. RUCK ROVER GENERAL STORE | 1 – 31 JUL | MON – FRI 11AM – 6PM, SAT & SUN 11AM – 5PM | FREE www.ruckrover.com.au | 08 9228 3502
NEVERTHELESS SHERYL YOUNG
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Western Australian illustrator Sheryl Young will show her latest collection of original drawings and prints. Girls’ faces feature strongly in Young’s delicate work, often with somewhat wistful or melancholy expressions and surrounded by elements of nature. All works are for sale. RUCK ROVER GENERAL STORE 1 – 31 AUG | MON – FRI 11AM – 6PM, SAT & SUN 11AM – 5PM | FREE www.ruckrover.com.au | 08 9228 3502
ACT-BELONG-COMMIT MOORDITJ YARNING ART EXHIBITION 2014 RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA WA
A collection of Aboriginal artwork which has grown out of weekly workshops and other services coordinated by Moorditj Yarning, a Relationships Australia program for Aboriginal community. The annual exhibition is a culmination of work from people of all ages coming together to create art, to connect and strengthen culture and family relationships. PERTH TOWN HALL | 25 – 28 JUL | 10AM – 4PM | FREE www.wa.relationships.com.au | 08 9489 6380
Reconciliation by Narelle Ryder, 2014
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DREAMSCAPE NATASHA LEA
Perth emerging artist Natasha Lea’s third annual solo exhibition. When Natasha sets out to draw, she never sets out to draw something specific. Instead, she starts with a face, and lets her imagination take over. The attention to detail with obvious labour intensive penmanship will draw you into another world. KURB GALLERY | 20 – 24 JUL | 12PM – 4PM OPENING NIGHT 19 JUL 7PM – 9PM | FREE
THE SON OF MAN MANDORLA ART AWARD
The Mandorla Art Award for contemporary religious art is Australia’s most significant thematic Christian art prize. This exhibition is in support of one of Australia’s most prominent iconographers, Michael Galovic. It runs concurrently with the Mandorla Art Award exhibition at Linton & Kay Galleries. All works on display are for sale.
“This Day… in Paradise” by Michael Galovic, 2014
ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL | 20 – 27 JUL MON - SUN 9AM – 5PM | FREE www.mandorlaart.com | 08 9223 1350
The Mandorla Art Award for contemporary religious art is Australia’s most significant thematic Christian art prize. This exhibition showcases the 2014 Mandorla Art Award finalists, including entries in the Mandorla Youth Art Award. Also on display are works from the New Norcia Art Gallery, never before exhibited in Perth CBD.
Verse for the Millions by Lea Kuhaupt, 2004
LINTON AND KAY GALLERIES | 19 – 27 JUL MON - SAT 10AM – 5PM, SUN 11AM – 4PM TOURS 19, 20, 26 & 27 JUL 3PM | FREE www.mandorlaart.com | 08 6465 4314
JANA VODESIL-BARUFFI
Permanent Impressions is a collection of portraits, painted by artist Jana VodesilBaruffi, of 50 contemporary women who have made an outstanding contribution to our society. The portraits: acknowledge the incredible passion of the subjects to better mankind, celebrate their achievements and milestones and inspire future generations to come. PERTH TOWN HALL | 15 – 28 AUG 10AM – 4PM | FREE www.janavodesil.com
THE ARRIVAL RONALD JOHN NEAL
In this body of work, Neal is seeking to find a terrain that considers and describes the desert of the real, the harshness and beauty of the unknowable and those places where we arrive, as travellers in a land, as people moving through life.
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THE MANDORLA ART AWARD 2014
PERMANENT IMPRESSIONS: A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN
LINTON AND KAY GALLERIES 27 MAY – 10 JUN | MON - SAT 10AM – 5PM, SUN 11AM – 4PM | FREE www.lintonandkay.com.au | 08 6465 4314 Far North Coolabah by Ronald John Neal, 2014
PALIMPSEST DIANA WATSON
A Solo Exhibition by Artist, Diana Watson, Palimpsest is a wonderful word that describes so well a painter’s journey, the scraping back, layering and re-working of the support surface. The techniques of chiaroscuro and grisaille underpainting reveal and sometimes partly hide hints of the past. Watson’s passion is for what she sees and how she can exploit the subjects to reveal harmonies as much as unexpected contrasts.
Capri by Diana Watson, 2014
LINTON AND KAY GALLERIES | 10 – 24 JUN | MON - SAT 10AM – 5PM, SUN 11AM – 4PM | FREE www.lintonandkay.com.au | 08 6465 4314
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FILM
BUSTED! VIOLA DANA VIOLA DANA
Following their 2013 North American tour and sell-out show as part of last year’s Fremantle Festival, Perth band Viola Dana perform original scores live to screenings of two classic silent films from the 1920s. This event features screenings of Buster Keaton’s landmark film ‘Sherlock Jr’ and short comedy ‘The High Sign’. STATE LIBRARY OF WA, GROUND FLOOR THEATRE 22 JUN | DOORS OPEN AT 2:45PM, SCREENING BEGINS AT 3PM ADULT $25, CONCESSION $15 | BOOKINGS www.violadana.com
MOVIES BASED ON A BOOK STATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
FILM
ON THE BEACH 17 JUN
The residents of Australia after a global nuclear war must come to terms with the fact that all life will be destroyed in a matter of months.
RED DOG 15 JUL
Based on the legendary true story of the Red Dog who united a disparate local community while roaming the Australian outback in search of his long lost master.
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is reaching new heights as it returns to Perth this June. From remote, snow-covered Arctic slopes, to majestic unclimbed Antarctic peaks, the films lead viewers on exciting, fast-paced journeys to some of the most isolated locations on the planet. 9 - 14 JUN | 7PM | *$23.60 - $33.20 | www.banffaustralia.com.au | 1300 795 012 | *Fees may apply
SUMMER OF THE SEVENTEENTH DOLL 19 AUG The Australian classic, based on Ray Lawler’s renowned play about two itinerant sugar cutters and the sixteen summers spent with their girlfriends. 5.45PM | FREE | slwa.wa.gov.au 08 9427 3111
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ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY LIVE FROM STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY LIVE FROM STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
HENRY IV PART 1 LIVE 120 MINS
HENRY IV PART 2 LIVE 120 MINS
CINEMA PARADISO
CINEMA PARADISO
With his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, Henry IV prepares for war. Having deposed the previous king, he is aware of his tenuous position, and the price to be paid if he falters.
King Henry’s health is failing as a second rebellion threatens to surface. Hal must choose between duty and loyalty to an old friend in Shakespeare’s heartbreaking conclusion to this pair of plays.
7 & 8 JUNE | 1PM | $25 ADULT, $23 CONC, $15 UNDER 18 YEARS www.lunapalace.com.au | 08 9227 1771
12 JULY & 13 JULY | 1PM | $25 ADULT, $23 CONC, $15 UNDER 18 YEARS www.lunapalace.com.au | 08 9227 1771
FILM
SCANDINAVIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2014
11TH AICE ISRAELI FILM FESTIVAL 2014
CINEMA PARADISO
CINEMA PARADISO
The inaugural Scandinavian Film Festival will feature some of the finest of new Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish and Icelandic films. The festival will give audiences an introduction to Nordic Culture and lifestyle by showcasing the best of contemporary award winning Scandinavian cinema to Australian audiences.
The 11th AICE Israeli Film Festival presents a compelling and diverse range of films from the region with a dynamic selection of dramas, documentaries, comedies and short films. The exciting selection reflects the growing success of the Israeli film industry which has developed a voice, a character and an identity of its own.
24 JULY TO 30 JULY | TICKETS TBA | www.lunapalace.com.au | 08 9227 1771
26 AUGUST TO 3 SEPT | TICKETS TBA | www.lunapalace.com.au | 08 9227 1771
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PALACE OPERA & BALLET CAPTURED LIVE FROM COVENT GARDEN AND PARIS Experience brand new productions from The Royal Opera House and Opéra National de Paris, where Maestro’s, Prima donnas and pirouettes await.
ROYAL OPERA - PUCCINI’S MANON LESCAUT CAPTURED LIVE CINEMA PARADISO
FILM
This early Puccini masterpiece makes a welcome return to Covent Garden. Following his much-loved staging of Tosca, Jonathan Kent presents a new vision of the story of a young girl who faces temptation in the big city. Featuring a richlycoloured score, characterized by youthful vitality and glorious melodies, this production will resonate with audiences today. 19 – 20 JUL | 1PM | $24 ADULTS, $21 CONC, $15 UNDER 14 | www.lunapalace.com.au
OPÉRA NATIONAL DE PARISBALACHINE /MILLEPIED CAPTURED LIVE
OPÉRA NATIONAL DE PARISVERDI’S LA TRAVIATA CAPTURED LIVE
CINEMA PARADISO
CINEMA PARADISO
Alongside Balanchine’s Palais de Cristal, set to music by Bizet, Benjamin Millepied adapts Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé. This encounter between two great French composers and two choreographers from the New York City Ballet, its founder George Balanchine and former student Benjamin Millepied, highlights the similarities and dissonances between them.
In this cruel and sublime masterpiece, Marie d’Agoult, the unforgettable ghost is the woman would become the Dame aux camélias. After Dumas fils, it was Verdi who would give her immortality in his remarkable masterpiece, one of the repertoire’s most striking portraits of a woman
26 - 27 JUL | 1PM | $24 ADULTS, $21 CONC, $15 UNDER 14 | www.lunapalace.com.au
9 - 10 AUG | 1PM | $24 ADULTS, $21 CONC, $15 UNDER 14 www.lunapalace.com.au
3 – 13 JUL | VARIOUS TIMES AND LOCATIONS | www.revelationfilmfest.org
KEY EVENTS INCLUDE:
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PERTH CULTURAL CENTRE SCREEN
If new, artful perspectives in visual media gets you out of bed each day with a spring in your step, step on out to the Perth Cultural Centre. This winter, the Umbrella Screenings for the Perth Winter Arts Season feature a unique selection of thought provoking and inspirational short works from the international independent film, multi-media and arts scenes. FREE | www.perthculturalcentre.com.au
INTERNATIONAL SHORT DRAMA AND DOCUMENTARY TUESDAYS, JUN – AUG | NOON, 1PM AND 6PM A selection of animated
REVELATION PERTH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL A festival about cinema, ideas, politics, personality, history, access and equity. Like the films it presents, the event maintains an energy and enthusiasm for the industry quite unlike any other film festival in the country.
UMBRELLA SCREENINGS
and live action films chosen for their unique perspective and craft.
ART AND DESIGN PROCESS
IRANIAN FILM FESTIVAL
WA SCREEN AWARDS
CINEMA PARADISO | 3-13 JUL
HEATH LEDGER THEATRE AT THE STATE THEATRE CENTRE | 14 JUL
A very special event that wowed sell-out audiences last year, the Iranian Film Festival returns to Perth for its second visit. Showcasing a diverse range of films and aiming to provide a better cultural understanding, the IFFA is considered a key cultural event by many Iranians.
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The premier celebration of West Australian screen culture, the 26th WASAs will celebrate excellence and achievements in feature film, short film, web series, music videos, television production, documentary, games and interactive media.
WEDNESDAYS, JUN – AUG | NOON, 1PM AND 6PM A charming and
innovative array of vignettes from independent artists from throughout the global village.
ART AND LIGHT WINTER SERIES THURSDAYS, JUN – AUG | NOON, 1PM AND 6PM Be impressed by the
manipulation of light and moving image by these truly independent filmmakers from around the globe.
HERITAGE OPENING AND DEDICATION OF BURT MEMORIAL HALL ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL
Burt Memorial Hall is WA’s largest and oldest First World War memorial. Begun in 1917 it stands as a monument to Francis and Theodore Burt, WA brothers killed in France. Its ten-year restoration process culminates in its Dedication, with new choral music composed specially for the event.
Aboriginal men fought for King and Empire in the Great War (1914-1918) but their story is largely untold and their memory not yet properly honoured. In this photographic exhibition we see the faces and learn the stories of some of these remarkable men.
MEMORY HOUSE STATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Explore the sights, sounds, smells, textures and tastes of Western Australia’s history and discover how the State Library of Western Australia has collected, preserved and shared Western Australian stories over the past 125 years.
ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL | 7 – 11 JUL MON – SAT 10AM – 4PM, SUN 12PM – 4PM | OPENING NIGHT 6 JULY 5PM | FREE www.perthcathedral.org | 08 9325 5766
UNTIL 28 SEPT | VARIOUS TIMES | FREE slwa.wa.gov.au | 08 9427 3111
WHISPERS OF THE WEST END HERITAGE PERTH
As the winter winds whip around us, Heritage Perth will share the ‘Whispers of the West End’ with you on an interactive walking tour. Grab your coat, join Richard Offen to discover secrets of the Artisans cottages, memories of the Melbourne Hotel, Murray Street and the keepers of King Street.
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20 JUL | 5PM | FREE www.perthcathedral.org | 08 9325 5766
HONOURING OUR INDIGENOUS SOLDIERS
16 & 18 JUL | 12 NOON | FREE, MEET AT HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE, 825 HAY STREET PERTH | BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL www.heritageperth.com.au
MUSEUM OF PERFORMING ARTS: A SALUTE TO ANZAC COVES MUSEUM OF PERFORMING ARTS
To mark the Centenary of the outbreak of WW1 this exhibition highlights the part played by patriotic ballads in preparing a generation of young Australians for battle. Set beside posters, programmes and photos, 160 pieces of vintage sheet music dramatically illustrate the social, political and cultural pressures swirling around the newly coined word ANZAC. DOWNSTAIRS AT THE MAJ, HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE | JUN - AUG | MON– FRI 10AM – 4PM | GOLD COIN DONATION www.hismajestystheatre.com.au | 08 9265 0900 Photo: Sarony
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L I T E RAT U R E LOST RIVER LAUNCH, WITH SIMONE LAZAROO UWA CULTURAL PRECINCT
Join Simone Lazaroo on the release of her new novel, Lost River. Lazaroo will speak about the themes of dislocation, love and loss, and the connections between Australian and SouthEast Asian lives that she continues to explore in her writing. Book sales and signing will follow.
UWA CULTURAL PRECINCT
WRITING FICTION – GETTING STARTED WITH AMANDA CURTIN
This workshop will get you thinking like a writer, introduce the main elements of writing fiction, and start you off on some exercises designed to focus your attention on craft and inspire your imagination. Amanda Curtin, PhD, AE, author and editor, is the author of novels Elemental and The Sinkings and short story collection Inherited (UWA Publishing). LAWRENCE WILSON ART GALLERY, THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 11 JUL 1 - 4PM | $40 | ticketsWA.com | 08 6488 2440 (12PM - 4PM WEEKDAYS)
ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL
Wilfred Owen (Mark Desebrock) and Siegfried Sassoon (Sam Devenport), the two outstanding poets of WWI meet in a place of respite from the horror of the Great War. This play by Stephen MacDonald examines the relationship between the two poets and casts light on some of the most important literature from the First World War. 11 - 13 JUN | 7.30PM | $23 - $38 | http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=722136
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NOT ABOUT HEROES
WA POETS INC
The 2014 Perth Poetry Festival is an inclusive event that inspires participation by all who enjoy words and the power they wield. There will be cross-discipline integration with visual artists and musicians blending and incorporating facets of each discipline to support poetry readings and present multidisciplinary interpretations to a theme. Festival Launch 14 AUG Feature Poets 15 AUG Multilingual Poetry 15 AUG Poets Aloud 15 & 16 AUG Poetry Workshops 15, 16 & 17 AUG Poetry Slam 16 AUG Comic Poetry 16 AUG Young, Gifted and Unpublished 17 AUG Noiseworx and Festival Close 17 AUG
LITERATURE
LAWRENCE WILSON ART GALLERY, THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 4 JUL | 5:30 - 6PM, AUTHOR TALK 6 - 6:30PM, LAUNCH FREE, REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL http://lostriver.eventbrite.com.au
PERTH POETRY FESTIVAL
NORTHBRIDGE PIAZZA | 14 - 17 AUG | 6.30 - 10PM (SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS) | $10 - $15 | www.wapoets.net.au | 08 9306 2643
PERTH THEATRE COMPANY & PICA
WOMEN OF LETTERS
In a world of the short and swift, of texts and Twitter, there’s something of special value about a carefully composed letter. Marieke Hardy and Michaela McGuire host this literary evening of letter reading which brings together Perth’s best and brightest writers, entertainers and leaders in a diverse celebration of female talent. PICA PERFORMANCE SPACE | 30 - 31 JUL | 7.30PM | $35 www.pica.org.au | 08 9228 6300
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COMMUNITY WA DAY - COME OUT AND PLAY CELEBRATE WA
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The Perth Cultural Centre will come alive with over 35 events including exhibitions, interactive art activities, entertainment, workshops and tours. There will also be go cart racing, surprise appearances, market stalls, food trucks and something for everyone. The state’s top foodies will be present in their quest to find our gourmet best for the competition finale of WA’s Signature Dish. See the heat get turned up in the kitchen as finalists battle for the title. PERTH CULTURAL CENTRE | 2 JUN 10AM – 4PM | FREE www.celebratewa.com.au | 9324 5001 administration@celebratewa.com.au
The day will also include special WA films screenings on at the Northbridge Piazza presented by ScreenWest. NORTHBRIDGE PIAZZA SCREENING TIMES 11AM BRIDGE BETWEEN TWO WORLDS 12PM HELLO BIRDY - EPISODE 5: PESTS 12.30PM MAKING OF COLLISION COURSE 1PM MAGIC QUANDONG 1.10PM BETRAND THE TERRIBLE 1.20PM WHAT A DEBACLE, FREDDY FARKLE 1.30PM LOCKIE LEONARD - SERIES 1, EPISODE 5: CYRIL 2PM RED DOG 3.30PM DOGSTAR - EPISODE 28: THE QUICK AND THE DOG
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Photo: Jarrad Seng
Photo: Jarrad Seng
SIT PLAY LISTEN As part of Brookfield Place Perth’s Piano Festival, Design Merchants have created miniinstallations on three pianos situated throughout the precinct for people to play. Sit Play Listen invites you to interact with these installations and have a play on imaginatively decorated pianos. .
A stunning winter light show for the entire family will be projected across Brookfield Place's beautiful heritage buildings. The historic buildings located along Perth's St Georges Terrace provide a rare ensemble of heritage facades, upon which award-winning projection company The Electric Canvas will work their decorative magic and bring the architecture to life in an awe-inspiring display.
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BROOKFIELD PLACE PERTH | 8 JUN - 5 JUL 24/7 | FREE | www.brookfieldplaceperth.com 08 9428 6400
BROOKFIELD PLACE WINTER LIGHT FESTIVAL
BROOKFIELD PLACE PERTH | 13 - 29 JUL | 6PM - MIDNIGHT | FREE | www.brookfieldplaceperth.com | 08 9428 6400
WINTER SUPPER CLUB
CITY OF PERTH
On the last Friday of each winter month, Perth Town Hall undercroft and foyer transform into a colourful food market with live entertainment from Winter Arts Season music acts. Stop by pre-show for a bite from one of Perth's favourite street food vendors and choose from an array of savoury dishes, beverage and dessert options. The evening's program concludes with a performance by Singers and Strings at 8pm. PERTH TOWN HALL | 27 JUN, 25 JUL, 29 AUG | FRIDAYS 4.30PM – 8.30PM | FREE www.visitperthcity.com
WINTERFEST
St George’s Cathedral warms up Perth’s winter with a candle-lit service and winter fair. The service is sung by the upper voices of the renowned Cathedral Consort. The Winter Fair follows, to be held on the Cathedral’s landscaped forecourt overlooking St Georges Terrace. Expect hot food, mulled wine, vocal and instrumental music, street performers, fire-eaters, snow-dome, and more. ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL | 22 JUN | 5PM FREE | www.perthcathedral.org | 08 9325 5766
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PERTH UPMARKET
Perth’s premier quarterly market for original and handcrafted wares. The market brings together over 150 of Perth’s most talented artists, designers, craftsmen and gourmets all under one roof at the University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall. There are ATMs on site and parking is free. UWA WINTHROP HALL | 29 JUN | 10AM – 4PM | FREE www.perthupmarket.com.au
PERTH HOME GROWN
MADE ON THE LEFT
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Spend a relaxing Sunday shopping for locally grown and handcrafted wares in the heart of the city. A changing variety of market stalls focussed on sustainable living offer quality local homewares; art and fashion; gourmet foodstuffs; fresh ingredients; and healthy snacks, with talented home grown acts providing free live entertainment.
Made on the Left showcases Western Australian independent design at our winter market. All items are made in WA and sold to you by the maker. Come along to the State Theatre Centre to find truly unique jewellery, artworks, ceramics, clothing, toys, homewares, stationery, bags, body products, accessories and lots more.
FORREST PLACE | JUN – AUG | SUNDAYS 11AM – 4PM | FREE www.visitperthcity.com | 08 9461 3368
STATE THEATRE CENTRE | 27 JUL | 10AM – 4PM | FREE | www.madeontheleft.com Photo: Hannah Dickman
ST BART’S FAIR ST BARTHOLOMEW’S HOUSE
A community event with a Victorian theme welcoming all members of the public to enjoy a day of fun. Entertainment includes a brass band, carousel, roving circus, magicians and more. Stalls are available where you can purchase food such as spit roast, jacket potatoes and fairy floss. ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL | 24 AUG 5PM – 8.30PM | FREE | www.stbarts.org.au 08 9323 5100
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WO R K SH O P S Presence in the absence of the presence (detail) by David Brophy, 2013. Photo by Darren Smith.
WA DAY HATCHED WORKSHOPS
As a part of the WA Day celebrations PICA will be open for the only Monday this year! Pop in anytime and join two artists from the Hatched: National Graduate Show for these free, fun art activities. Tarp Surfing with David Brophy from 10am – 1pm and Make your Own Hand-made Business Cards with Danni McGrath from 1pm – 4pm! PICA | 2 JUN | 10AM – 4PM | FREE www.pica.org.au | 08 9228 6300
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COLOURS OF THE EARTH UWA CULTURAL PRECINCT
Facilitated by the curator of UWA’s Earth Science Museum, the Colours of the Earth program is designed to combine children’s interest in drawing with exposure to a hands-on experience with colourful minerals and rocks. Using coloured pencils, participants can attempt to reproduce the beauty to be found in rocks and minerals on paper, either free hand or on a crystal outline. E.DEC. CLARKE EARTH SCIENCE MUSEUM 8 – 10 JUL | 1.30PM – 3.30PM | FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL www.ticketsWA.com 08 6488 2440 (12PM – 4PM WEEKDAYS) Azurite Mexico by David J.Babulski, 2008
Experience the delights of the urban environment in this series of sketching workshops with artist Evelyn Bach. Be introduced to urban sketching and practise by joining Evelyn on an adventure around Perth city. Participants must commit to both workshops and bring their own materials. CITY LIBRARY | 7 JUN & 14 JUN | 10AM FREE | http://aus.evanced.info/perth/lib/ eventcalendar.asp | 08 9461 3500
CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOPS UWA CULTURAL PRECINCT
Artist Minaxi May will run three children’s workshops in July at UWA. Join her for a fun session of playful art making in the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery inspired by the three current exhibitions. All materials and morning tea will be provided. CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOP – PANORAMA (8 JUL)
Following a brief exhibition tour, children will create their own panoramas using photographic images of views from around the gallery. Suitable for primary school ages. (Max 20 people)
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URBAN SKETCHING WORKSHOP WITH EVELYN BACH
Photos: Nic Montagu
CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOP - TRANSCENDING BORDERS (9 JUL)
Using traditional Korean scroll paintings from the exhibition as inspiration, children will design a scroll with collage, pens and paints. Suitable for ages 5 – 7. (Max 20 people) CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOP - WORLDWIDE BACKYARD (10 JUL)
Children will create their own print designs of nature and the world using inspiration from the art works in the exhibition. Suitable for ages 8 10. (Max 20 people) LAWRENCE WILSON ART GALLERY | 8 – 10 JUL | 9.30AM – 12PM $10 | www.ticketsWA.com | 08 6488 2440 (12PM – 4PM WEEKDAYS)
When you listen to music, what do you see? Composers can evoke images through their music: snow, shadows, and mysterious footprints. Now it’s your turn to paint pictures with sound. UWA School of Music Junior Music School is proud to present a workshop where children are given the chance to explore the connection between sound, symbol and narrative, using their imagination to depict images through music.
I SEE MUSIC
UWA SCHOOL OF MUSIC | 10 JUL | 10AM – 12PM | $25 www.ticketsWA.com | 08 6488 2440 (12PM – 4PM WEEKDAYS)
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KIDS
THE GRUFFALO CDP THEATRE PRODUCERS
CDP presents Tall Stories’ magical musical adaptation of The Gruffalo based on the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children’s Books. Mouse can scare hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when she comes face to face with the very creature she imagined? STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA | 17-22 JUN | VARIOUS TIMES | * $26 | www.ticketek.com.au 1300 795 012 | *Fees may apply
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THE 13-STOREY TREEHOUSE CDP THEATRE PRODUCERS
CDP presents The 13-Storey Treehouse, a play by Richard Tulloch Adapted from the multi-award winning book by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. The story is brought to life by a seriously funny cast and magical moments of theatrical wizardry. Just remember to “USE YOUR IMAGINATION!” STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA | 15 – 20 JUL | VARIOUS TIMES | *$29 www.ticketek.com.au 1300 795 012 | *Fees may apply
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BROUGHT TO LIFE BY A SERIOUSLY
FUNNY CAST AND
MAGICAL MOMENTS OF THEATRICAL WIZARDRY
PERTH CITY SNOWLAND Delight in the charm of real snow as Frosty the Snowman and the Snow Fairy lead you on a journey through an enchanted forest under falling snow to a wonderland full of snowy experiences. Upon reaching the Snow Plaza, you’ll be able to build a snowman, throw a snowball and enjoy a thrill-seeking ride down the 40 foot snow slide. Journeys take place in 30 minute sessions. Session tickets are available free from the City Playground Pass marquee in Murray Street Mall. FORREST PLACE | 7-19 JUL |10.30AM – 3.30PM | FREE |visitperthcity.com
CITY PLAYGROUND PASS Enjoy great family discounts, activities and events in the City with the City Playground Pass and Guide. Pick yours up from the marquee in Murray Street Mall, City of Perth i-City kiosk and participating venues and enjoy a fun, family day out. MURRAY ST MALL | 7-19 JUL | 9AM - 3.30PM
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DISNEY ON ICE TREASURE TROVE An ice-skating extravaganza that brings classic tales such as Alice in Wonderland, The Lion King, Peter Pan, Rapunzel and more to life, magically transporting audiences from the wilds of Africa to the swashbuckling high seas of Never Land and beyond. PERTH ARENA | 29 MAY – 7PM | 30 MAY – 11AM | 31 MAY – 11AM, 2.30PM, 6PM 1 JUN – 10AM, 1.30PM, 5PM | FRONT ROW: ADMIT - *$75.50 | VIP: ADMIT $54.50 | A RESERVE: ADMIT - $42.50 CONCESSION/CHILD (2-12YRS) - $37.50 B RESERVE: ADMIT - $29.50 CONCESSION/CHILD (2-12YRS) - $26.50 www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849 *Fees may apply
PERTH CITY WA DAY CELEBRATIONS To celebrate WA Day, the City of Perth will be presenting a range of free entertainment and activities for families to enjoy in Forrest Place. There will be kids carnival rides, mini-golf, an interactive animal farm, face painters, bouncy castle, a range of entertainers throughout the day and more. FORREST PLACE | 2 JUN | 11AM – 5PM | www.visitperthcity.com.au
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PERTH SCIENCE FESTIVAL
SCITECH
Entertain the whole family and celebrate National Science Week! Prepare for explosive fun with the Scitech science shows, experience exciting demonstrations from universities and be amazed by Antarctic explorer Tim Jarvis, who recreated British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s survival journey! Other inspirational guests include Costa Georgiadis from Gardening Australia and Naked scientist Chris Smith. PERTH CULTURAL CENTRE 16 AUG 8.30AM – 9PM | FREE www.scienceweek.net.au | 08 9215 0700
CARNIVAL OF SCIENCE KIDS
TODDLERFEST Due to popular demand, Scitech is hosting a Winter Toddlerfest in July exclusively for toddlers aged 0-5. Children will be able to make fake snow to take home, interact with our cool kinetic sand and create unique snowflakes in our craft zone. There will be a very special guest performing our bubbles show as well as daily puppet shows. Plus, toddlers will have free reign of over 100 exhibits scattered throughout the Scitech floor. SCITECH | 22 – 27 JUL | MON – FRI 9.30AM – 4PM, SAT & SUN 10AM – 5PM CHILDREN $11, ADULTS $17, MINI GROUP $48, CHILDREN UNDER 4 FREE www.scitech.org.au | 08 9215 0700
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From Fortune Tellers to wacky wires, Scitech’s latest exhibition allows you to unravel the mystery of the carnival. See what happens when you stand on a spinning top, discover the practicality of square wheels or dare your friends to lie on a bed of nails. SCITECH | 24 MAY – 26 OCT | MON – FRI 9.30AM – 4PM, SAT & SUN 10AM – 5PM CHILDREN $11, ADULTS $17, MINI GROUP $48, CHILDREN UNDER 4 FREE www.scitech.org.au | 08 9215 0700
DINOSAUR DISCOVERY: LOST CREATURES OF THE CRETACEOUS A spine-tingling exhibition featuring more than 20 life-size moving dinosaur models. Get up close and personal with some of the most extraordinary creatures ever to have walked the earth, enjoy interactive activities and check out the playlaeontology kids’ zone. WA MUSEUM | 11 APR – 3 AUG | 9.30AM – 5PM | $12.50 - $20, $50 FAMILY, CHILDREN UNDER 3 FREE | www.museum.wa.gov.au 1300 134 081
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