Perth Reviews

Details: Nerida Dickinson; 14 February 2018

A promising premise, a densely written script with some rough patches in delivery.

Details: Claire Condry; 12 February 2018

The Barber Shop Chronicles | Fuel, National Theatre and West Yorkshire Playhouse

Barber shops, like ladies’ hairdressers, are traditionally seen as repositories of confidential and often controversial opinions. History, race, colour, bigotry, politics and sex – nothing is taboo in this sanctuary.

Details: Sarah Green; 12 February 2018

Milky Way: Ballet at the Quarry | West Australian Ballet

Each summer, Western Australia’s finest dancers perform against a backdrop of stars and gum trees at Floreat’s magnificent quarry amphitheatre – a celebration of the raw beauty and energy of human movement.

Details: Claire Condry; 10 February 2018

I always think of Jeff Green as an eminently likeable bloke. I have seen him before several times and he’s always a reliable bet for a good laugh. He has an easy relaxed manner. A sort of everyman approach.

Details: Claire Condry; 09 February 2018

As we entered the theatre the stage was set with a small alter and there were candles grouped on either side. A cowled figure knelt before the alter. Then the figure stood revealing himself to be the purple faced one.

Details: Claire Condry; 09 February 2018

Ali Bodycoat was in perfect form last evening at the Ellington Jazz Club. Her tribute to Barbra Streisand could not have been lovelier. With her exquisite phrasing and crisp enunciation she was absolutely terrific paying tribute to the divine diva.

Details: Nerida Dickinson; 08 February 2018

FringeWorld 2018 is, as ever, full of eclectic performances, even within a single presenter or venue’s program.

Details: Simonne Michelle; 08 February 2018

Clever, fun, sometimes moving, and always bringing it, Bring It On is a hoot, and showcases of some of the best youth performances I’ve ever seen.