Perth Festival 2014

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THEATRE

SUN 9 – WED 12 FEB

DANCE

Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre of WA 7 $25–$86.50

FREE & SPECTACULAR

7 FEBRUARY–1 MARCH

Australian Exclusive/Premiere Batsheiva Dance Company

DECA DANCE ISRAEL

Featured: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (As You Like It)

FRI 7 – THU 13 FEB

Octagon Theatre, UWA $25–$59.50

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Australian Exclusive/Premiere Baxter Theatre Centre at the University of Cape Town in association with the South African State Theatre

MIES JULIE SOUTH AFRICA

Written & directed by Yael Farber, based on August Strindberg’s Miss Julie, music by Daniel & Matthew Pencer

A kitchen smoulders with brutality and tenderness as a lifetime of nuanced and flirtatious advances explodes in an evening of raw and intense emotion.

The visceral struggles of contemporary South Africa 18 years after the end of apartheid are laid bare in a battle over power, sexuality, memory, mothers and land.

FRI 14 – WED 19 FEB

SUN 16 – WED 26 FEB

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His Majesty’s Theatre $25–$79

Australian Exclusive/Premiere Chekhov International Theatre Festival and Dmitry Krymov’s Laboratory

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (AS YOU LIKE IT) RUSSIA

Directed by Dmitry Krymov, designed by Vera Martynova

This reimagining of Shakespeare’s great play has such tenderness and grandeur that the theatre seems swollen with joy.

At the heart of this production lies a love story with magic, five-metre puppets, a massive ensemble, an opera singer, two acrobats and a performing dog.

This is spell-binding theatre on an epic scale. Performed in Russian with English subtitles.

PERTH FESTIVAL 2014 URBAN WALKABOUT

PERTH 7 FEB-1 MAR’14

PERTH WRITERS FESTIVAL

YOUR DIGITAL CITY

Sunken Gardens, UWA $25–$59

Subiaco Arts Centre $25–$34

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Australian Exclusive/Premiere Compagnie Chaliwaté

AN ILIAD

ÎLO

USA

Performed by Denis O’Hare, written by Denis O’Hare & Lisa Peterson, based on Homer’s Iliad, translated by Robert Fagles, directed by Lisa Peterson

A tale of gods and goddesses, undying love and endless battles, told by a single narrator whose enigmatic stories reverberate with today’s headlines.

Homer’s epic is thrillingly transformed in the natural beauty of the Sunken Gardens, as Tony Award winner Denis O’Hare brings this classic tale into the modern day.

A staggeringly impressive 20-year repertoire is remixed in this Australian exclusive, creating a single production of disarming emotion. Ecstasy and vulnerability, mesmeric solos and ritualistic ensembles pour over into a perfect musical accompaniment. Different worlds are explored, transformed and presented as something astonishingly new.

SUN 9 – WED 12 FEB

Australian Premiere Homer’s Coat

BELGIUM

Directed by Sandrine Heyraud & Sicaire Durieux

In a desert not so far away, the search is on for precious water.

With acrobatic spectacle, games of cat and mouse and jubilant dance, endless possibilities unfold en route to the treasured liquid.

Making beautifully sensitive use of the silent art form, Îlo is a production full of joy and folly.

VISUAL ARTS

Featured: Sacrilege Image: Mayor of London

MON 17 FEB – SAT 1 MAR

FRI 7 – SUN 9 FEB Langley Park FREE

Supreme Court Gardens FREE

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Australian Exclusive/Premiere Xarxa Theatre

SACRILEGE

LOTTERYWEST FESTIVAL SPECTACULAR: VELES EVENTS

UK

SUPPORTED BY EVENTSCORP

SPAIN A family-friendly spectacular that will set the skyline alight for three nights to launch the Festival. Find your spot in Langley Park and brace yourself for this electrifying start to the Festival.

Mesmerising in scale and effect, this Festival exclusive will leave our entire city with a pounding heart and indelible memories.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

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Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller is relocating Stonehenge to Perth in this landmark Festival event. Sacrilege, our Lotterywest Festival Celebration event, stunningly reimagines one of the world’s most recognisable prehistoric monuments as a full-scale inflatable and interactive sculpture.

LOTTERYWEST FESTIVAL FILMS

Featured: The Refusal of Time

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FRI 7 FEB – SAT 1 MAR

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South Perth Foreshore Sir James Mitchell Park FREE

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THU 20 – SUN 23 FEB PERTH

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Featured: Îlo Image: Gilles Destexhe

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Perth Writers Festival Precinct, UWA 12 A MIX OF FREE AND PAID SESSIONS

PERTH WRITERS FESTIVAL Perth Writers Festival brings you a stellar line-up of international and Australian authors, thinkers and provocateurs.

Engage with the finest minds for the latest in fiction, memoir, travel writing, digital media, politics, history, social justice, crime, graphic novels, gaming, journalism and much more.

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THU 13 FEB – SUN 27 APR Perth Institute of Contemporary Art (PICA) FREE

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WILLIAM KENTRIDGE

NET-WORK

THE REFUSAL OF TIME

SOUTH KOREA A vast net enmeshed with tiny human figures washing against the shoreline is emblematic of Do Ho Suh’s distinguished art.

This delicate yet powerful web encourages contemplation of the identity of the individual in today’s global society, but it can equally conjure thoughts of migration, refugees and the traversing and trawling of seas.

Do Ho Suh Net-Work, 2010 gold and chrome plating with polyurethane coating on ABS plastic, nylon fishing net dimensions variable. © Do Ho Suh

SOUTH AFRICA

A collaboration with Philip Miller, Catherine Meyburgh and Peter Galison

By one of the most compelling artists of our time, this powerful work epitomises William Kentridge’s intriguing, multi-disciplinary practice, an all-encompassing installation of five videos which combine the magic of theatre, drawing and music with film and animation. Amidst this sits a ‘breathing machine’, a wooden sculpture akin to an accordion pulsing time.

SAT 1 MAR

Perth Concert Hall $25–$75

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BETWEEN THE DESERT AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA

Featured: The Darkside

A SYMPHONY FOR PERTH

USA/AUSTRALIA

By Tod Machover & the people of Western Australia, performed by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Carolyn Kuan

Tod Machover, composer and professor at MIT crafts a symphony made for Perth, to be played live by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

Uniting the console and the concert hall, WASO perform the soundtrack to some of the greatest games in the first half of the concert, which are projected above them.

NOW PLAYING – SUN 13 APR Somerville and Joondalup Pines $12–$169.90 (pack)

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LOTTERYWEST FESTIVAL FILMS Our most dynamic film season yet. The themes are brilliantly diverse and far-reaching; what binds these tales is a shared commitment to innovation, intrigue and masterful storytelling. It’s all there – award-winners, tear-jerkers, joyous family portraits and incredible soundtracks.

There is no finer way to while away warm evenings.

FESTIVAL VENUES

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7 FEB – 1 MARCH | FILMS 25 NOV – 13 APRIL 7

This is the largest Festival we’ve ever presented, the most international in terms of our artists, and yet more connected to Perth than ever. The artists we have invited will help us experience our land with reawakened senses. What we will share in February will be a Festival in and of Perth.

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NORTHBRIDGE

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Perth Yellow CAT via Wellington St, Royal St, Claisebrook Station, Wellington St Bus Station, Perth Station

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Train stations

The Perth to Fremantle train line runs through Subiaco with stations at Subiaco, Daglish and West Leederville (see map for station locations).

For more information on transport in the area visit transperth.wa.gov.au or call the Transperth InfoLine on 13 62 13

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All major train lines run through Perth Station. Perth City can be accessed via train bagot stations at Esplanade Station, Perth Underground Station, Perth Station, McIver Station theatre and Chaisebrook Station.

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PERTH CITY Perth CAT service Free and high frequency services operating in Perth Perth Blue CAT via William St, James St, Aberdeen St, Beaufort St, Barrack St Perth Red CAT via King St, Hay St, Murray St, Wellington St Bus Station, Perth Station

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35 Stirling Highway, Crawley.

35 Stirling Highway, Crawley.

T: 6488 2691 theatres.uwa.edu.au/hire/venues/ dolphin

Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery 35 Stirling Highway (near Fairway), Crawley.

T: 6488 3707 lwgallery.uwa.edu.au

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Somerville

35 Stirling Highway, Crawley.

T: 6488 1732

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ABC Studio

30 Fielder Street, East Perth.

T: 6488 5555 abc.net.au/tours/eastperth

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John Curtin Gallery

Curtin University of Technology, Kent Street, Bently.

T: 9266 4155 johncurtingallery.curtin.edu.au

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Chevron Festival Gardens $25–$60

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CHEVRON FESTIVAL GARDENS This is your ultimate summer soundtrack and the Chevron Festival Gardens is the ultimate pop-up Festival hangout.

BOOKER T JONES | PUBLIC ENEMY | THE BASICS | JULIA HOLTER | 100 MILLION NIGHTS | IALARU | LADI6 + HOME BREW | HUSKY | DJ SHADOW | EBONY BONES | AUSTRA | DJ FOOD + DJ CHEEBA + DJ MONEYSHOT | OKKERVIL RIVER | OLAFUR ARNALDS | OWL EYES | POND + AAA AARDVARK GETDOWN SERVICES + FELICITY GROOM +THE SILENTS + DJ LADY CARLA | ALTAN | WIRE | CHARLES BRADLEY | MADELEINE PEYROUX | ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENT FEATURING ROY AYERS | MIKHAEL PASKALEV | DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER

Fremantle Arts Centre

1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle.

T: 9432 9555 fac.org.au

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THU 6 – SAT 1 MAR

Quarry Amphitheatre

FAMILY

Reabold Hill Scenic Drive, Oceanic Drive, City Beach.

T: 9385 7144 quarryamphitheatre.com.au

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Belvoir Amphitheatre

1177 Great Northern Highway, Upper Swan.

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Ozone Reserve

1 Adelaide Terrace, Perth.

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Joondalup Pines

270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup.

T: 6304 5888

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South Perth Foreshore Sir James Mitchell Park, South Perth Esplanade Car Park SE11

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TUE 11 FEB – SAT 1 MAR

NoFit State Big Top, Ozone Reserve $25–$59.50

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Australian Exclusive/Premiere NoFit State Circus

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BUS ROUTES AND TRAIN STATIONS

180 Hamersley Road, Subiaco.

T: 9380 3000 info@sac.aegogdenperth.com.au subiacoartscentre.com.au

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BROADWAY

LOTTERYWEST FESTIVAL FILMS Supported by Lotterywest, The University of Western Australia, The West Australian, Edith Cowan University, 720 ABC Perth, ScreenWest, Indigenous Program Partner Woodside and Family and Education Program Partner Rio Tinto

SUBIACO STATION

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THE REFUSAL OF TIME Supported by Visual Arts Program Partner Wesfarmers Arts

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474 Hay Street, Subiaco.

T: 1300 795 012 regal@iinet.net.au regaltheatre.com.au

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NET-WORK Supported by Visual Arts Program Partner Wesfarmers Arts

Regal Theatre

Sunken Gardens

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His Majesty’s Theatre

825 Hay Street, Perth.

T: 9265 0900 info@hmt.aegogdenperth.com.au hismajestystheatre.com.au

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AN ILIAD Supported by Ungar Family Foundation

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PERTH WRITERS FESTIVAL Supported by Perth Writers Festival Presenting Partner The University of Western Australia, Indigenous Program Partner Woodside, The West Australian, Australia Council for the Arts, 720 ABC Perth, McCusker Charitable Foundation, Dymocks, Duxton Hotel, Murdoch University and ScreenWest

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MIES JULIE Supported by Medici Donors

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35 Stirling Highway, Crawley.

T: 6488 2691 theatres.uwa.edu.au/hire/venues/ octagon

State Theatre Centre of WA Corner Roe and William Streets, Perth. T: 6212 9200

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BIANCO Supported by International Excellence Partner Chevron, Family and Education Program Partner Rio Tinto, City of Perth, Qatar Airways, Channel Seven Perth and British Council

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BUS PORT

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (AS YOU LIKE IT) Supported by International Excellence Partner Chevron

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ESPLANADE BUS PORT

TRAIN STATION

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DECA DANCE Supported by International Excellence Partner Chevron, City of Perth and Embassy of Israel

CAT BUS ROUTES

CHEVRON FESTIVAL GARDENS Supported by International Excellence Partner Chevron, City of Perth, Indigenous Program Partner Woodside, Water Corporation, Western Australian Museum, Coopers Brewery, Yalumba, Jansz Tasmania, Culture Ireland and Telstra

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FESTIVAL VENUES

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LOTTERYWEST FESTIVAL CELEBRATION SACRILEGE Supported by Lotterywest, City of Perth, Family and Education Program Partner Rio Tinto and Visual Arts Program Partner Wesfarmers Arts

BETWEEN THE DESERT AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA Supported by International Excellence Partner Chevron, Family and Education Program Partner Rio Tinto, City of Perth, Telstra, Commissioner for Children and Young People and ABC Classic FM

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Perth Institute of Contemporary Art (PICA) Perth Cultural Centre, Perth.

T: 9227 6144 pica.org.au

EVENTS SUPPORTED BY

Winthrop Hall

35 Stirling Highway, Crawley.

T: 6488 2691 theatres.uwa.edu.au/hire/venues/ winthrop

Western Australian Museum

Perth Cultural Centre, Perth.

T: 9212 3700 reception@museum.wa.gov.au museum.wa.gov.au/museums/perth

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Chevron Festival Gardens

Western Australian Museum, Enter via Francis Street Ramp, Perth.

Cultural Centre.

T: 6488 5555

PERTHFESTIVAL.COM.AU

LOTTERYWEST FESTIVAL SPECTACULAR VELES E VENTS SUPPORTED BY EVENTSCORP Supported by Lotterywest, Eventscorp, City of Perth, Family and Education Program Partner Rio Tinto and Indigenous Program Partner Woodside

Perth Concert Hall

5 St Georges Terrace, Perth.

T: 9321 9900 perthconcerthall.com.au

PERTH UNDERGROUND STATION

PERTH CBD

Supreme Court Gardens

Cnr Barrack Street & Riverside Drive, Perth.

T: 9461 3333 showmeperth.com.au/location/ supreme-court-gardens

MCIVER STATION

Perth Writers Festival Precinct 35 Stirling Highway (near Fairway), Crawley.

T: 6488 5555

Langley Park

Between Victoria Avenue & Plain Street, East Perth.

T: 9461 3333 cityofperth.wa.gov.au/web/Living/ Community-Services-and-Facilities/ Parks-and-Gardens

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CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

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An immersive promenade circus experience which takes place above, behind and all around you.

High energy trapeze, tightwire, acrobatics and gravity defying routines are set to a pounding soundtrack performed by a live band – this is an all-consuming theatrical experience that can only happen during Festival time.