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This Week in Perth
HIGHLIGHTS: Diesel: National Tour | Lavazza Italian Film Festival 2018 | A Celebration of Nelson Mandela: Madiba the Musical | WAAPA Presents: Serenade From Salzburg | Cool Cuisine Experiences This Weekend | The Wombats Announce New Perth Show
Oct 5-7, Multiple Venues
 

Diesel is pleased to announce the release of his new album ‘Diesel 30- The Greatest Hits’ featuring all the classic hits spanning his three decades in music. Diesel and his band will be heading out on the ‘Give Me Saturday Night’ national tour to perform a best of the best collection of tracks as well as his brand-new single.

Sep 27 - Oct 17, Cinema Paradiso

Get ready for the best Italian Cinema to grace screens, with over 30 of the latest and greatest from Italy’s best filmmakers, there is no shortage of Italian passion, drama, romance and style for film lovers to enjoy! Strong dramas are aplenty with films from much-loved directors featuring famous faces straight from the international circuit. 
Jan 2-12, Crown Theatre Perth


The powerful and uplifting Madiba the Musical is a soul-stirring celebration of the visionary lead Nelson Mandela. The epic show pays tribute to the charismatic icon and activist whilst exploring the struggles, racial conflicts and divisions behind his unyielding crusade for reconciliation in South Africa. Magnificent. Breathtaking. Fascinating.

Aug 9, Music Auditorium

Experience WAAPA’s superb evening performance by their fantastic wind chamber ensemble. Lose yourself in the divine harmonies as they perform the sublime Gran Partita by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The program also features the acclaimed WAAPA brass ensemble performing the music of Giovanni Gabrieli and the exquisite Mutations on Bach by American composer Samuel Barber.
Nov 15, Red Hill Auditorium 

The British indie rock trio returns to Australia for another national tour. Still basking in the afterglow of their sold out Australian run earlier this month and a powerful performance at Splendour in the Grass, the three-piece return with tracks from their newest album, Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life.

Cool Cuisine Experiences This Weekend
This fabulous food festival will bring together both local and remote businesses and community members who have a passion for all things Japanese. Expect to find craft activities for kids, market stalls selling Japanese products as well as martial arts demonstrations, bonsai and origami there is bound to be something for everyone. 
A 2-hour tour de force of gags and shambolic service as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve a 70’s style 3-course meal together with a good dollop of mayhem. Faulty Towers the Dining Experience will feed your need for world-class comedy, nourish your soul with howling laughter and have you begging the hotel staff to extend your stay.
Say hello to Harry the free food dispensing delight this weekend. Pop down to the QV1 Plaza to receive a free treat from Harry the QV1 Plaza ATM. All you need to do is have access to a passcode that you can obtain by signing up to QV1 and they will let you know when Harry will be dispensing free treats next.
This Week's Top 10
Friday Night Fringe
Aug 10, The Moon Cafe

Tomas Ford’s Friday Night Fringe heads to The Moon Café in Northbridge for a huge night of cabaret, comedy and whatever Fringe Festival weirdness he can find. Hosted, handpicked and barely held together- it’s the kind of night where anything can happen and it usually does, tickets are strictly limited, so book now!

The Curious Incident of the Dog
in the Night Time
Aug 8 - 19, His Majesty Theatre
Winner of 5 Tony Awards and 7 Olivier Awards, this twisted murder mystery of Mark Haddon’s internationally best-selling novel is brought to life on stage featuring remarkable, immersive staging and a full British and Irish cast. This is a global theatrical phenomenon that simply cannot be missed.
This groundbreaking new multi-media performance uses projection mapping to present the guitar as an ontological tabula rasa in a creation myth unlike any other. Kaki King redefines the role of solo instrumental artists through virtuoso technique and insatiable imagination. 
Andy Quilty- The Baldives: New Paintings & Drawings
Aug 6 - 30, Linton & Kay Subiaco
Taking the form of large-scale abstracts on panel and scratchy graphite landscapes on paper this new body of work explores ideals of home viewed through the high-density housing estates of the artist’s locale, Baldivis- the fastest growing suburb in WA. Official opening 2-4pm, Aug 12.
Mirror:
N
ew Exhibition
Aug 10 - 26, Gallows Gallery
David Spencer’s bold new exhibition with Margaret Heenan opens to the public Aug 9, 6-9pm showcasing a striking collection of powerful new paintings and sculptures. The culmination of an exciting fusion of techniques, expertise and expression inspired from abstraction and landscape offers viewers a delight to the senses.
Jessie Gordon
EP Launch
Aug 9, The Ellington Jazz Club
This gig is the launch of Jessie Gordon’s very first original music recording, brought to life by the hard work and talent of her incredible 9-piece band. Prepare for a night of astounding vocal talent, coordinated dance moves and stunning musical performances. Each ticket includes a copy of Jessie’s new EP, not for sale in hard copy anywhere else!
Radiothon
Opening Party
Aug 11, Badlands Bar
Come and relish in the massive party weekend for Radiothon! Join some of Perth’s finest rock ‘n’ roll groups such as New Talk, Heebie Jeebies and many more. Party in the main room making things shake and thunder well into the night, get intimate and loud in the side room or dance your way under the night’s sky in the courtyard to a myriad of ridiculously good bands.
The ultimate triple-threat as a producer, in-demand live performer and DJ, Touch Sensitive has become renowned as the man with impeccable taste and an ear for hooks. Armed with the highly anticipated debut album, ‘Visions’ he sure knows how to bring the party! Get your crew together for an afternoon of sunsets, sounds and cold Coronas.
The new series from Australia’s leading Pop Artist Johnny Romeo, is a colourful homage to the essence of rock’n’roll. This vibrant exhibition of juxtaposed cultural commentary and absurdist imagery, is a darkly humorous slice of potent Kitsch Pop that explores shifting musical tides. Don't miss the official opening Thursday Aug 9 from 6-8pm.
Stewart
Scambler:
Fragment
Now - Aug 18,
Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery
This week marks the last chance to view Fragment and two other long running exhibitions. Scambler's exhibition presents an audacious assembly of large-scale sculptural forms and murals inspired by the artist’s journey through the Pilbara and Kimberley regions of WA seeking to convey something of the experience of being in these places.
WA Football Fixtures
East Perth v East Fremantle
Leederville Oval, Aug 11, 2:15pm    
Swan Districts v South Fremantle

Steel Blue Oval, Aug 11, 2.15pm
Perth v Claremont
Lathlain Park, Aug 11, 2.15pm
West Perth v Subiaco
Joondalup Arena, Aug 11, 2.15pm
Semi Final 1:
Swan Districts v Subiaco
Venue TBC, Aug 12, 2pm


Semi Final 2:
East Fremantle v Peel Thunderbirds
Venue TBC, Aug 12, 5pm
Coming Up
Moores Building            Aug 11-19
Roundhouse Theatre   Aug 24-30
PS Art Space               Aug 18-31 
Comedy Lounge                Aug 26
The Ravenswood                Sep 7
State Theatre WA         Sep 12-16
Hertha Reserve            Sep 22-29
North Metro TAFE        Sep 28-30
Langley Park                        Oct 6
Churchlands Concert Hall  Oct 27
Fremantle Arts Centre      Nov 23 
Crown Theatre                   Nov 30
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