Your Ultimate Guide to What's On in Perth   scoop.com.au   #268   12/09/2018   View Online   Send to Friend
This Week in Perth
HIGHLIGHTS: 3 GIVE AWAYS THIS WEEK! Perth Royal Show | Pablo Fransico's  Tour | WAFL Grand Final | Girt by Sea | WACO: Singing Through Life | Just announced: Teenage Fanclub 2019 Tour
Sep 22-29, Claremont Showground
 
Perth Royal Show is back, featuring 100+ things to see & do for all the family. There's heaps of educational fun for children as well as the usual wacky extras including Monster Truck demos, pig racing and fairytale characters.

Visit Scoop’s Instagram & Facebook to WIN 1 of 6 family passes. Winners announced this Friday.
Tue Sep 25, Astor Theatre

The king of impersonations, Pablo Francisco hits the stage with his brand-new show, demonstrating his unbelievable ability to morph himself into hilarious versions of famous celebrities. Ranked as one of the most popular touring comedians across the globe, expect spontaneous outbursts, clever insights and exuberant laughter.
Sun Sep 23, Optus Stadium


A fantastic family day out, the big season-decider of Subiaco versus West Perth will be played at 2.40pm featuring the first ever public kick-to-kick on the ground for spectators.

Visit Scoop’s Instagram & Facebook to WIN 1 of 3 double passes to the WAFL Grand Final, winners announced Friday.

Opening next week: Girt by Sea
Sep 25 - Oct 14,
Central Park Building


Girt By Sea displays an epic series of 100 photographs captured during a 31-day aerial circumnavigation of Australia. Stunning landscapes, colours and textures, truly champion the raw and varied beauty of nature’s topography.

Subscribe to Scoop Club for your chance to WIN a Girt by Sea photography book.
Sep 29, Churchlands Paul Latham Auditorium

Immerse yourself in the talented performance by NHarmoic Chorale as they take you on a vocal journey through the trials and tribulations of life. From childhood friendships to growing up, getting a job and finding those first grey hairs- life is far more bearable when you’re singing! Music Directed by Samuel Parry. Only 10 days until this performance hits the stage, so book your tickets now!
Feb 9, Amplifier Capitol

Formed in 1989, Teenage Fanclub are a rare thing: a group who have grown old with their audience, reflecting their changing lives and shifting concerns. From scrappy indie underdogs, to one of Britain’s most beloved cult bands, this Glasgow five-piece will perform in Perth next February, tickets go live this Friday at 12noon.
Get Creative...
Every week Scoop newsletter features a select few fantastic arts events to represent WA's vibrant visual arts scene. From exhibitions and galleries to workshops and courses, there's an impressive array of art related opportunities available every week. Head to Scoop's visual arts page to see what's on.

This weeks visual arts events
Extraordinary
Mind Project

Oct 2,4,9,11,
Winthrop & Claremont
This free workshop will help you tune into the creativity you always secretly hoped you had but haven't been able to access. Learn about the mechanics of the brain and tap into your subconscious to develop your drawing skills beyond what you could have ever imagined. Book your space now.
Inspired by Amalia Pica’s exhibition that explores techniques and shortcomings of communication, learn how to communicate visually using AUSLAN sign language. In this unique, hands-on experience, learn introductory conversation skills, how to finger spell and gain awareness of deaf culture.
Clyde McGill:
The Border Crossers

Now - Oct 7,
Holmes à Court Gallery
Last chance to view Clyde McGill's stunning exhibition of large scale paintings. McGill’s sequence of beautiful but confronting mixed media works contain the story of a fisherman who died while his boat was detained in Darwin Harbour within a much broader narrative of the refugees who arrive by boat.
Top 5 this week
Last Chance to See:
Dracula by West Australian Ballet

Sep 6-22, His Majesty’s Theatre

Experience the World Premiere of Dracula, a dramatic neo-classical ballet, telling the most famous story of when darkness meets love. Be transfixed by this tale of forbidden passion performed to the live musical mastery of Western Australia’s Symphony Orchestra. With only four performances remaining, don’t miss out on your chance to see Dracula with WASO, at His Majesty’s Theatre.

Spring Festival at Sorrento Quay
Sep 21 - Oct 7, Sorrento Quay Boardwalk
Bask in the breezy spring sun at Sorrento Quay Boardwalk’s pop up Carnival Amusement Park. There will be bungee trampolines, bee plane rides, slides, petting farms and more! Suitable for children aged 2-12, this fantastic line up of entertainment will keep the kids amused for hours.
Vance Joy: Nation of Two Tour
Sep 23-24, Fremantle Arts Centre
Vance Joy is heading to Perth as part of his national tour celebrating the release of his hotly anticipated sophomore album, Nation of Two. With his trusty band playing alongside him, Vance will also be supported by indie pop darlings Cub Sport and Melbourne singer songwriter Didirri.
Perth International Boat Show
Sep 21-24, Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
WA’s largest boating event is back, featuring trade shows, indoor displays and a range of free boating and sailing activities, tailored to people of all ages. Jet ski rides, stand up paddle board demos, seafood cooking demonstrations and stage shows, there’s heaps of entertainment for all the family.
Cockfight
Sep 19-22, State Theatre Centre of WA
A full-throttle mashup of dance theatre with extreme physical risk taking, slow-mo fight scenes and deliciously dark humour. Cockfight explores the power play between men, the frailty of the ageing body and questions our culture’s desperate struggle for achievement.
Coming Up
Belvoir Estate                       Oct 7
Fremantle Arts Centre   Oct 10-13
Birdwood Square          Oct 19-21
Churchlands Concert Hall  Oct 27
HBF Stadium                      Nov 6 
His Majesty's Theatre     Nov 9-10
Queens Park Theatre        Nov 12
Claremont Showground     Nov 17
Perth Concert Hall        Nov 23-24
Optus Stadium             Dec 14-18
Leeuwin Estate                Jan 27  
Red Hill Auditorium              Feb 2
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