PLAYLIST

Playhouse Theatre
04/07/2009 - 19/07/2009

In the best tradition of British black humour, The Memory of Water by playwright Shelagh Stephenson proves that death can reveal the absurdity of life. This award-winning comedy (2000 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, 2001 UK ‘Play of the Year’) is a must see.

Playhouse Theatre
22/08/2009 - 06/09/2009

One of Shakespeare’s great comedies, Much Ado About Nothing is a joyous romp about brave soldiers returning triumphant from the battlefield only to find themselves bewildered by love. Join us for a feisty celebration of the bard involving some of Perth's most loved performers!

Playhouse Theatre
26/09/2009 - 11/10/2009

The Web is a gripping and contemporary mystery about a friendship that goes horribly wrong when the virtual and real worlds of the teenage imagination collide. Don't miss this masterful exploration of social isolation and cyberspace crime by award-winning playwright Kate Mulvany.

Playhouse Theatre
23/01/2010 - 10/02/2010

Postponed - now part of the 2010 Perth International Arts Festival! New season dates: 23 January - 10 February 2010. Based on the true story of his mother's and aunts' showbiz career, Tony Briggs has created toe-tapping medley of the highs and lows of family, love, war, and the hottest soul music in the jungle of 'Nam! "… a gem of a play … heartfelt and joyous." The Sydney Morning Herald

PICA (Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts)
11/09/2009 - 27/09/2009

Could a horrific accident be the one chance for success for a group of struggling artists? Inspired by a true story, this shocking new play by British playwright Mark Ravenhill exposes professional rivalry, jealousies and the innermost thoughts nobody wants to confess. “compulsively watchable” The Times.

God of CarnageBy Yasmina Reza. Translated By Christopher Hampton.

Playhouse Theatre
13/06/2009 - 28/06/2009

This delightful comedy about parents behaving far worse than their children over a playground altercation is a must see for anyone who fancies a light-hearted night at the theatre. “Terrific stuff. Yasmina Reza’s fizzy new satire on spoilt middle-class couples.” Daily Mail

The Dark RoomBy Angela Betzien

PICA (Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts)
01/05/2009 - 17/05/2009

In this chilling new psychological thriller, six unlikely characters converge at a run-down motel. As the night wears on each of them find themselves trapped in dark and dangerous territory, searching for a way out. Don't miss this latest work by Angela Betzien, “the writer touted as Australian theatre’s ‘next big thing’” ( RealTime Arts )

The Glass MenagerieBy Tennessee Williams

Playhouse Theatre
14/03/2009 - 29/03/2009

The Glass Menagerie is a timeless, contemporary American classic. Tennessee Williams’ beautifully crafted, semi-autobiographical portrayal of an artist’s life in a glass menagerie will make everyone laugh and perhaps cry who has loved their familiy, but needed to go on their own journey of discovery. 

The Year of Magical ThinkingBy Joan Didion

Dolphin Theatre
07/02/2009 - 25/02/2009

"When I first read this magic account of a woman’s journey in which she transcends tragedy by navigating through her imagination, I was struck by Didion’s ability to articulate her shock and amazement at the magnitude of her loss with clarity and wit." Kate Cherry