Perth’s biggest winter festival has launched – The Winter Arts Festival
The City of Perth Winter Arts Festival is here – a colourful program packed with events to keep you entertained during the colder months.
Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi officially launched the Festival at the Perth Town hall, she said from June to August 2016, the City of Perth Winter Arts Festival will host exciting arts and cultural experiences to suit all tastes, spanning theatre, music, comedy, cabaret, dance, film, literature, family and visual arts.
“At this year’s Festival expect over 130 free and ticketed events from more than 60 participating organisations and artists,” Ms Scaffidi said.
“From the underground to the epic, the quirky to the popular, and the hilarious to the highbrow, every arts inclination can be catered for on any night of the week in the City.”
The full program can be viewed here.
Launch of Perth #WinterArtsFestival at Perth Town Hall
Some highlights include –
The Caucasian Chalk Circle – Black Swan State Theatre’s first international collaboration with the National Theatre of China; the musical, Little Shop of Horrors at His Majesty’s Theatre, and ‘OUR land people stories’ – a new contemporary dance work by Bangarra Dance Theatre.
Winter ArtsBar will transform a tunnel under St Georges Terrace with multimedia projections and live performances; the Perth Town Hall will host Winter Supper Club – a monthly international food market with a serving of live music; and intimate, lounge-style comedy and cabaret will take place at Downstairs at The Maj.
Quirky pop culture events include a graphic art exhibition Comic Tragics at the Art Gallery of Western Australia, and Scooby-Doo Live! Level Up – an interactive live show at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre.
“The Festival includes exceptional local talent alongside exciting national and international acts and events, taking place in majestic venues, outdoor spaces and unexpected places,” Ms Scaffidi said.
“Unique, thrilling, and unexpected experiences await you in the City this winter.”
Pick up a City of Perth Winter Arts Festival program from May 23 at over 50 locations in the City, including the iCity Visitor Information Booth in the Murray Street Mall or online: visitperthcity.com.
WHAT’S ON LISTINGS:
CITY OF PERTH WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL 2016
1 June to 31 August
Immerse yourself in Perth’s biggest winter festival featuring over 130 free and ticketed events across theatre, music, comedy, cabaret, dance, film, literature, family and visual
WINTER SUPPER CLUB
Presented by the City of Perth
24 June, 29 July, 26 August, Perth Town Hall, 5.00pm – 9.00pm
This international food market is your ideal stop for an after work snack, drink or hearty dinner with family and friends, served with live music.
WINTER ARTSBAR
Presented by the City of Perth
Fridays in July, Underground tunnel, Perth Concert Hall, 5:00pm – late
A decommissioned tunnel under St Georges Terrace transforms into a Winter ArtsBar – a wonderland to play, create and be entertained with multimedia projections, LED installations and live performances.
