
Intertwined with people and places around Perth are the classic characters and plot twists of the traditional story from Arabian Nights.

Where Earth really excelled was in the way that they tackled heavy issues with intense commitment one moment and then superficial farce the next.

Regardless of the fact that I know we won the America’s Cup in 1983, the last 15 minutes of Taking Liberty last night had me leaning forward in my seat, barely breathing in anticipation.


Some people get a sports car or facelift in mid-life. Others get a life. Which one are you?

It’s not traditional stand-up. Simmons bursts into song, lets us hear the voice inside his head and uses a series of props – including the contents of a supermarket trolley – to create a bizarre menu of ideas and images.

The musical has a script you will fall in love with the first time you hear it and an emotive storyline that drags you whole-heartedly into the lives of the characters.