News Articles for State Theatre Centre of Western Australia

New chief of Arts and Culture Trust announced

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A NSW creative industries leader will head the cultural venue operator after the trust's first independent chief executive, Janis Carren, left for VenuesWest.

Co3 enters new chapter

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The dance company reflects on its roots as it enters a new chapter.

Chaney to retire from Co3 Contemporary Dance

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Margrete Helgeby Chaney will retire as chair of Co3 Contemporary Dance, leaving the role to former Perth Festival boss Julian Donaldson.

Major arts companies feel squeeze

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New financial reports have shone a spotlight on the pressure facing WA's major performing arts companies, especially WA Ballet and WASO.

Black Swan partnership sparks mental health dialogue

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A collaboration with Hawaiian and Youth Focus is sparking conversations around youth mental health.

Perth Cultural Centre renovation kicks off

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The $55 million redevelopment of Perth Cultural Centre has started, with upgrades expected to improve safety and modernise the underutilised space.

Arts needs political will, vision

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OPINION: The new 10 Year Vision for Arts and Culture is David Templeman's parting gift to WA's creative industries. But what does the ‘vision' need to deliver to the sector, and is it likely to be delivered?

ARTS REVIEW - Mary Stuart is a battle royal for the ages

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Mary Stuart, the great play Shakespeare could never write, has a flawlessly conceived and delivered staging at the Heath Ledger Theatre, writes David Zampatti.

Architecture, planning connect with culture

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Perth's indigenous and European cultural history is being illustrated and celebrated in architecture new and old.

Global eyes on WA's tech festival

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West Tech Fest showcases WA's wide range of talent, ideas and successes in an increasingly competitive market.

Theatre Trust leads big changes

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Duncan Ord is overseeing major changes to the way in which the Perth Theatre Trust manages arts venues and the Perth Cultural Centre.

Bangarra takes on WA talent

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Indigenous performing arts company Bangarra Dance Theatre will bring its production Dark Emu to Perth this month.

Pollies cool on arts commitment

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The local arts sector has struggled to capture attention for a move it thinks is key to the sustainability and future development of the industry, with no political parties committing to the Chamber of Arts and Culture's proposed pledge of $100 million of increased funding over the next four years.

Gallery’s spicy treasure trove

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A celebration of WA's historical connection with trading ships dating back more than 500 years will be on display this spring and summer.

Small steps towards quality coffee culture

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Christian Simone's small business often has people queuing for service, but despite the month-old cafe's popularity, he hasn't let a single patron inside.

Creative talents find new stages to strut

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Recent investment in school theatre facilities is having a mutually beneficial effect.

AEG Ogden out as theatres manager

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The state government will take on the management of Western Australia's performing arts venues, including His Majesty's Theatre, the State Theatre Centre of WA and Perth Concert Hall, squeezing out

‘Break a leg’ wish ironic for Helix

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DARYL Brandwood suffered a hip dislocation as a toddler and broke his leg as a child, but went on to become one of Australia's most acclaimed dancers.