2009 Archive
2009 Main House Archive
Plays from the 2009 Main House Season.
The Year of Magical Thinking
"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
The Glass Menagerie
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.
God of Carnage
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 Memory of Water
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.
Much Ado About Nothing
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!
The Web
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.
The Sapphires
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
2009 Hotbed Archive
Plays from the 2009 Hotbed Season.
Pool (no water)
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.
The Dark Room
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)