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Walk of the Whales by Nick Bland

September 22 - October 22

When the whales walk out of the ocean and into the streets, the people of Seaside don’t quite know what to think. At first, the whales are a wonder, swimming in...

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Stellarphant by James Foley

September 29 - October 3

Presented as part of the 2026 AWESOME International Arts Festival for Bright Young Things Stella the elephant has one big dream: to become an astronaut. The onl...

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Announcing our Blank Page 2026 Playwrights

Blank Page returns this year, supporting two Western Australian playwrights as they develop new ideas from pitch to first draft.We...

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WA's Biggest Family Festival Returns This September

The AWESOME Festival expands across Perth and regional WA, featuring world premieres, international artists, and $10 tickets for all...

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Barking Gecko Arts Celebrates Tony Chong’s Leadership and Welcomes David Templeman as its New Chair

A planned leadership transition marks an exciting new chapter for one of Western Australia’s leading cultural organisations for children...

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