Theatre & the arts

Artworks inspired by nature

City of Melville community development officer (arts), Hannah Katarski, with artwork <I>Play Time</I> by Anna Horsten. |Pictures: Martin Kennealey www.communitypix.com.au d328497

A CHAIR, boat and ores, house birds and a bucket and spade are just some of the items featured at the City of Melville’s Sculpture Walk, which is on again in 2010 at a new location overlooking the water. more »

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Waters of The Swimming Club

IN-demand actor John Waters doesn’t usually find himself having to kill time, but with severe hailstorms damaging the Melbourne theatre where he is currently performing, he is at something of a loose end until repairs are complete and the show can go more »

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Local artist sparks interest

Philip Gamblen will present his <I>Relay</I> exhibition at the Heathcote Museum and Gallery from Saturday.

RENOWNED for his use of mechanics and electronics to create kinetic art, local artist Philip Gamblen hopes to spark the interest of the community when he presents his exhibition Relay at the Heathcote Museum and Gallery. more »

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Die laughing at Burials

Tony Clarke (left) with fellow actor Peter King get a few pointers from <I>Bargain Burials</I> writer-director John Grimshaw.

ATTADALE actor Tony Clarke is preparing to bend the truth a little – all in the name of a sale – when he plays a quick-witted car salesman in Phoenix Theatre’s Bargain Burials this month. more »

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Stars put zazz in that Chicago jazz

PERTH’S musical theatre fans are in for a treat with the exciting lead performances that are at the heart of the Chicago revival now playing at the Burswood Theatre. more »

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Phenomenal Chicago

Chicago the Musical plays at Burswood Theatre this month. Picture: Andrew Ritchie

IT is the 1920s in Cook County, Illinois, and two femme fatales are in jail awaiting trial for their crimes amidst a media frenzy of skewed coverage that threatens to throw justice out the window. more »

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Musical combines best of both worlds

RENOWNED Malaysian outfit Dama Orchestra is acclaimed for breaking through artistic barriers and combining the best elements of both Western and Chinese musical traditions. more »

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Joint show by landscape artists

Shared view: Artists Kerrie Sims (Attadale), Debra Scidone (Wilson), Laurie Cochrane (Leeming), Debi Riley (Canning Vale) and Mary Thomas (Melville). Picture: Martin Kennealey www.communitypix.com.au d327251

PAINTING, landscapes and winning awards are what local Artists from the Atwell Gallery have in common when it comes to their work. And next month will see a selection of them on display at the centre. more »

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Gamblen very switched on

Bright Sparks: City of Melville curator Soula Veyradier examines a piece from the exhibition with artist Philip Gamblen.

LOCAL Artist Philip Gamblen hopes to spark the interest of the community when he showcases his exhibition Relay at the Heathcote Museum and Gallery next month. more »

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Deckchair drama

Ready for the big act are musical director Courtney Murphy, Amy Welsh, Min Adlide, Eileen Glynn and host Glenn Hall.

AUDIENCES should be prepared for anything to happen when Theatresports makes its triumphant return to Deckchair Theatre in Fremantle this month. more »

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