From Awesome activities to magical nannies, there are so many marvellous ways to have a jolly holiday, writes Julie Hosking.
Tag Archives: Perth Cultural Centre
Kids
Making the holidays Awesome
5 September 2023
From nylon zoos to the Moon, magical weedy seadragons to audio magicians, this year’s Awesome Festival promises to be, well, awesome. Julie Hosking gets the lowdown.
Features
What to SEE: Dead Ends and Detours
16 March 2023
This interactive artwork in the Perth Cultural Centre contains elements of painting, drawing, sculpture, video and music. It just needs a passer-by who is willing to be confused, challenged and surprised to fully activate it.
Reviews
Classic double act the epitome of Fringe
21 January 2023
The rejuvenated Fringe World begins with a bang with two gigantic shows. (You’ll know why when you take David Zampatti’s advice and see them both!)
Reviews
Bradbury farce skates on thin ice
21 January 2023
For this very Fringy show, you’ll need to suspend your disbelief in a big way – and it won’t be what you expect, writes Erin Hutchinson.
The Festival Sessions
Feeling socially awkward at the circus
9 January 2023
Have you ever experienced the loneliness of being at a party where you don’t know anybody? Melon the Human brings this feeling to life in his debut Fringe show.
Kids
Delightful dancers win young hearts
28 September 2022
A new ballet commissioned by Awesome Festival is a wonderful introduction to the artform for young audiences, writes junior writer Bethany Stopher.
Features
Four shows to SEE at AWESOME Festival
8 September 2022
AWESOME Festival director Jenny Simpson picks four shows from Australia’s premiere children’s arts festival which she says are must-sees for Seesaw families.
Features
Government reveals plan for Perth’s ‘beating cultural heart’
18 May 2022
The McGowan Government has announced extra funding for the Perth Cultural Centre redevelopment. But can infrastructure investment alone resuscitate an arts and culture sector still struggling with the challenges of COVID and ongoing budget cuts?
Reviews
Mind games in the dark
17 January 2022
Exquisite sound design is at the heart of two immersive theatre shows, with the potential to expand and manipulate the imagination. Claire Trolio takes the plunge twice in one night.
