Undeniably concert-heavy, the week ahead is a musical bonanza with everything from Savage Garden’s Darren Hayes to a community concert with Dami Im. After all that action, wind down the week with a full-moon yoga hike or stargazing at Yagan Square.
Here’s the best of what’s on this week in Perth.
Monday, January 30th
Yotam Ottolenghi: Flavour of Life
Join Israeli-born British chef, restaurateur, and author, Yotam Ottolenghi in the test kitchen as he creates some of his signature dishes live. He’ll be joined on stage by author and broadcaster Alice Zaslavsky, chatting about how his upbringing influenced his food and the journey that led him to become a world-renowned chef. You’ll surely walk away with unique insights into flavour and next-level cooking methods.
Tuesday, January 31st
Darren Hayes, Do You Remember? Tour
Savage Garden frontman, Darren Hayes, is returning to Australian shores for the first time in more than ten years for his ‘Do You Remember?’ Tour.
Celebrating 25 years of Savage Garden, Hayes will perform a mix of songs that made him famous – ‘Truly Madly Deeply’, ‘To the Moon & Back’, and ‘The Animal Song’ – as well as his new solo material. The 90s act, Bachelor Girl, will join him.
Thursday, February 2nd
Skyfall in Concert
Relive the intense action and espionage of Skyfall on the big screen as the West Australian Symphony Orchestra performs Thomas Newman’s award-winning score live on stage.
Ticket prices range from $65.00 to $145.00 for adults and $55.00 to $115.00 for concessions.
Friday, February 3rd
Focusing On Our Moon Tour
Learn how the moon was formed, how it affects the Earth, and where the astronauts landed on Perth Observatory’s Focusing On Our Moon Tour.
The tour will take you on a trip through time to find out what it was like for the astronauts and how their travels have benefitted us. See massive craters like Copernicus and Tycho through the big lens, and try taking a photo of the moon through a telescope.
The tour concludes with hot drinks and biscuits in the foyer.
Saturday, February 4th
City of Bayswater Community Concert
X Factor Winner, Dami Im, is the big-name headliner at Morley’s Pat O’Hara Reserve this Saturday. The City of Bayswater Community Concert, featuring Im and WA’s Siobhan Cotchin, starts at 6:00 pm, with plenty of food vans about to keep concertgoers going until the concert ends at 8.00pm.
“It’s not every day you can watch a pop icon perform in your own backyard, so I’m incredibly proud that this unforgettable, free event is taking place right here in Morley. We look forward to bringing families and friends together for a memorable night of hit music,” City of Bayswater Mayor Filomena Piffaretti said.
Bat Out of Hell – The Rock Musical
Jim Steinman’s rock musical, Bat Out of Hell, is touring Australia, and it’s every Meat Loaf fan’s wildest dreams come true.
Based on one of the best-selling albums of all time, the musical features a powerhouse of hits, including the musical’s namesake, ‘Bat Out Of Hell’, and the soaring ‘I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)’. There will also be two previously unreleased songs thrown in the mix — see if you can pick them.
The Fabulous Caprettos
Join Daryl Braithwaite, Russell Morris, Jack Jones, and Rai Thistlewayte as they perform their greatest hits in an evening of music.
Appearing as The Fabulous Caprettos, they combine their distinct sounds to reimagine some of Australia’s most memorable musical moments from the 60s to the 00s.
Sunday, February 5th
Full Moon Yoga Hiking Experience
Calling all night owls: this experience will have you walking a seven-kilometre stretch of the Bibbulmun Track under a full moon before a yoga session under the stars.
While walking, watch the sun setting over the valley and see the surrounding hills transform from daylight to dusk to darkness. Relax at the Golden View Lookout, take in the views of Mundaring Weir and Beelu National Park, and watch the moon rise.
The night ends with a warm herbal tea and a light supper.
Djindoon Djenung: Stories and stargazing at Yagan Square
Join Noongar guide Walter McGuire for an evening of stargazing and Dreamtime storytelling at Goologoolup (Yagan Square).
It starts with a Welcome to Country before the sharing of Noongar-Bibbulmun Dreamtime stories passed down through generations. The evening concludes with a Smoking Ceremony said to bring healing and connection to the country.
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Lead image: Emon Hassan
