The Insider's Guide to Perth, Western Australia
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Welcome to Perth Walkabout - The Insider's Guide to Perth, Western Australia.
Whether you are a traveller, visitor or local, step out your door to discover the best of Perth. We provide the best tips on things to do in Perth - where to go, what to do and where to find it in our beautiful city on the Swan River.
Perth Walkabout provides a unique local perspective and covers places of interest, reviews of restaurants and cafes, the great outdoors, arts and culture, green living, nightlife and local suburb area guides to name but a few highlights.
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Bon Voyage Marie at Luna
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I was lucky enough to watch Bon Voyage Marie before it opens at Luna Palace Cinemas. It caught my attention as my favourite genre of films is French.
The story of Bon Voyage Marie revolves around Grandmother Marie, who takes her family and carer on a road trip of a lifetime. But it is not for the reasons that the family think and the trip has no return ticket – not for her anyway.
Marie, who has terminal cancer, chooses to participate in volunteer assisted dying in Switzerland.
One would think that such a serious topic would create a movie that is sombre and serious.
But this movie had me belting out hearty laughs pretty much right from the get go. Grandmother’s humour is infectious (she makes reference to mouldy potatoes and shiny apples! - You’ll have to watch the movie to understand the context!) as she contemplates and executes the serious decision to end her life – not without its challenges to accomplish.
The Almighty Sometimes by Black Swan State Theatre Company
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I didn’t know what I was walking into with The Almighty Sometimes. I’d read that it was an award-winning mental health drama, and… that’s about it.
Going in with no expectations can be a good thing – and in this case, it made Kendall Feaver’s harrowing debut script all the more impactful.
A vaguely eerie, yet ethereal blue-toned stage greets us upon entry. Then, out of the shadows, paediatric psychiatrist Vivienne (played by Amy Mathews) begins to read a disturbing passage written by one of her young patients, Anna (‘Ana Ika).
Anna has recently turned 18 – and most of her childhood and adolescence has been characterised by severe mental illness and constant medications.
Company by WAAPA
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On a busy Saturday evening in Northbridge, my partner and I headed to the Studio Underground at the State Theatre Centre of WA to watch Company by WAAPA.
Having seen several shows by WAAPA musical theatre students – we knew we were in for a treat.
This time we were there to watch the musical Company by Stephen Sondheim – a classic musical that graced the stages in the 1970’s, then had its hit Broadway revival in 2022, with its themes of relationships, friendships and connections.
And it remains as timely and relevant as it was back in its hey day and perhaps even more so – with the level of mobile phones and technology that pervades our day to day lives – but which can ironically sometimes leave us feeling more lonely and isolated.
Company revolves around Bobby, a single Manhattanite who is turning 35 and still a bachelor – he is surrounded by all his caring friends who are happily married and partnered up in life in the era of the 70s in the hustle and bustle of New York City.
But what has happened to Bobby? And why is he still single?
The North at Luna
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On a Saturday morning, I caught up with friends at Luna Leederville to watch the preview of The North.
The story line of The North revolves around two friends - Chris (Bart Harder) and Lluis (Carles Pulido) who reconnect with each other as they walk a 600 km trail through the Scottish Highlands.
Their walk starts out pleasantly enough, but during their hike they are met with challenges – both from facing the elements of nature as well as from trials of the human spirit.
Tears and laughter are experienced at different points in their journey – but what we witness are two friends who catch up on each other’s lives, try to navigate the awkwardness of some difficult moments and work through their differences as they tackle the trail.
Along the way – they also share laughs, have adventures, and experience some memorable moments immersed in nature. The beauty and vastness of the region is jaw dropping – whilst at the same time Chris and Lluis navigate their own internal issues.
Which Way Home by Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company
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On a pleasant autumn’s evening, I headed to the Subiaco Arts Centre to watch Which Way Home by Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company.
Which Way Home is a play about daughter Tash and her father who set out on a road trip from home to Country. Interestingly, the actors for Dad (Derek Nannup - Bindjareb/Wadandi) and Tash (Shaquita Nannup - Bindjareb/Ballardong) are father and daughter in real life!
Writer Katie Beckett (Murriwarri/Yuggerah) explores themes that are dear to everyone’s heart - including the special nature of the father daughter bond, the influence of family upbringing seen from a child (who is now a grown up adult), perspectives on parenthood and the age old question of where exactly is home?
Which Way Home is both lighthearted and deep - the portrayed road trip is fun and we get to understand the synergies of the father daughter duo as they travel to Country on their journey.
There is an affectionate and strong loving bond between Tash and her father, yet underneath all that bantering and teasing there are also some issues that have never been resolved ...
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