Theatre Reviews Perth

Reviewed by Kate O'Sullivan As part of Perth Festival, the booster protocol  transforms a quiet area of the Perth CBD into the launch pad for a time-travelling mission with a social conscience. The adventure begins at the Boost Travel Agency, tucked in beside the Liberty Theatre. The (temporarily set up) office is convincingly ordinary, albeit slightly dated, full of technology and travel posters, until you notice the brochures advertising tours not just for 2026, but for dec

Reviewed by Kate O'Sullivan There’s something inherently joyful about seeing a community company tackle School of Rock , and Darlington Theatre Players bring plenty of heart and enthusiasm to their season at Marloo Theatre. This is a big, high-octane musical, and the cast clearly relish the chance to turn the volume all the way up. Energy is the production’s strongest asset. The ensemble attack the big numbers with gusto, and “Stick It To The Man” is a genuine first-half hig

Reviewed by Kate O'Sullivan As part of Perth Festival, U>N>I>T>E>D by Chunky Move feels confident and visually striking, with a clear sense of the world it wants to build. The first thing you notice is the machinery. Each dancer is strapped into heavy, industrial mechanical limbs that are bulky and imposing. Yet the performers inside remain recognisably human. There is something grasshopper-like in the way they brace and spring, negotiating weight and balance with impressive