Theatre Reviews Perth

Reviewed by Kate O'Sullivan Set in Perth’s leafy Western Suburbs, At Home With The Sheridans is a locally-written comedy-drama that dips into class tensions, deception, and the messiness of human ambition — all from within the comfort of an elegantly appointed living room. Jim Chantry’s set design, complemented by Kirsten Halford-Bailey’s detailed set dressing, is a standout. With its tasteful décor, plush lounge suite, and familiar Western Suburbs aesthetic, the design firm

Reviewed by Kate O'Sullivan In Alice by Heart , presented by Limelight Theatre and Wanneroo Repertory, audiences are thrust into a surreal blend of fantasy and history. Set during the London Blitz of World War II, this 90-minute musical sees a slightly-grown-up Alice escaping the horrors of war by retreating into her imagination—specifically, the beloved world of Alice in Wonderland. The production makes bold creative choices, and while its conceptual depth is impressive, the

Reviewed by Kate O'Sullivan Alan Bennett’s The Lady in the Van is a curious mix of memoir, morality tale, and misfit comedy — and Old Mill Theatre’s production largely captures its spirit with warmth and intelligence, even if some executional choices hold it back from its full potential. Central to the play’s narrative is the dual portrayal of Bennett: Alan the man (Peter Neaves) and Alan the writer/observer (David Cotgreave). This structure cleverly externalises Bennett’s in