Seven artists from the Great Southern are showcasing their work in a new major exhibition at the John Curtin Gallery, bringing together the stories and perspectives from regional WA.
Amy Towers
New stories and lots of WA artists sit at the heart of Black Swan State Theatre Company’s 2027 season, with six productions full of romance, intrigue, tenderness and escapism.
Tanya MacNaughton
The drab grey concrete of Mt Melville’s iconic “spark plug” is slated for a makeover, with an esteemed local mural artist preparing the structure for a poignant new look.
Melissa Sheil
WA Symphony Orchestra and principal conductor Asher Fisch stage triumphant return to Mahler’s Ninth Symphony at Winthrop Hall.
David Cusworth
Returning to WA soil for Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, the Perth-raised tenor says his body is his instrument, not just his voice.
The cherished memories of the matriarchs on either side of her family will forever inspire 23-year-old emerging artist Lily Wilson-Nannup, selected as a finalist for The Lester Prize 2026.
A Yallingup-raised opera singer will star in the West Australian Opera’s latest production of Romèo et Juliette.
Madelin Hayes
Fisch, Smith and WASO rock Winthrop Hall with Copland, Ledger and Rachmaninov.
Leanne Stojmenov’s first year in the seat as West Australian Ballet’s artistic director has, she admits, been pretty wild and wonderful as she prepares for the company’s 75th anniversary season.
Emma Memma, Entwined in the Valley and more highlights of the spring events calendar.
If Collie Art Prize 2025 winner Lori Pensini is not wearing her cattle boots, she can usually be found with paintbrush in hand at her home studio.
Perth art lovers can soon experience one of the defining works of the past decade, when British artist Michael Pinsky’s Pollution Pods arrive at Elizabeth Quay.
Belinda Hickman
A ray of sunshine has hit Perth with homegrown musical theatre darling Lucy Durack’s return to headline Aluminate 2026, Edith Cowan University’s annual celebration of alumni excellence.
Christine de Klerk loves her life in Albany, but her creations allow her to keep a little bit of her native South Africa to the fore.
Claire Middleton
Beethoven’s Ode to Joy sets the tone for WA Symphony Orchestra program in 2027.
Presented by Mirabilis Collective, Hear Her Now is billed as Australia’s first chamber music festival dedicated to music entirely written by women.
Artist, writer and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Shaun Tan wishes he had a single lightning flash origin story for the inspiration behind his new hardback graphic novel Hometown.
From the Royal Show and an AFL grand final street party to the stage version of a cult film, there’s no shortage of events to keep you busy this long weekend and beyond.
West meets East with WA Symphony Orchestra, Asher Fisch in Puccini-Tchaikovsky matinee at Heath Ledger Theatre.
The 2026 Southern Art + Craft Trail launches on Tuesday, setting the scene for more than 500 artists to showcase their work across the Great Southern.
The opportunity to work for Aardman, the legendary UK studio behind Wallace & Gromit, was a dream come true for Australian animator Sammy Lewis.
Ben O'Shea
While Emma Caporaso’s introduction to musical theatre may have happened relatively late into her teenage years, the 23-year-old is making up for it with her professional debut in Heathers The Musical.
From an R&B star and a spring plant sale to a free light show over the river, here are some of the hottest tickets in town this weekend and beyond.
WA artist Natalie Briney’s figurative paintings ask you to contemplate the quiet inner landscapes of women. The experience is a highlight, among many, of this year’s Margaret River Region Open Studios.
