It’s that time of year again when the well loved Perth Festival comes back around. Filling our state with performances, musical acts, films, art and ideas! The theme for the 2024 program centres around Ngaangk, our star and sun. In Noongar belief systems Ngaangk is not only sun but also mother. The festival will warm us and bathe us in light like our nearest star and leave us celebrating our lives in the sun.
Lotterywest Films
This is the place to be on warm summer nights! Wander through Somerville’s famous pines, nestled by the Swan River! Gather your mates, family or a date for a night of fantastic cinema under the stars. This year’s Lotterywest Films program brings you a line-up of 18 films from across the globe. Screening from the 20th of November to the end of March. Catch some familiar faces you love on screen, see the latest from some of the biggest directors and discover new favourites. You can check out the full program and book your tickets on the Perth Festival website.
The Invisible Opera
Imagine this: slipping on a set of headphones and settling in above Scarborough beach, hearing a live libretto sung by an all-seeing eye describing each of the actions. Objects and behaviours happening in front of you in real-time. This is exactly what you can expect and more with The Invisible Opera by Sophia Brous. This enthralling journey into what we see and do not see in our own environment is running between the 22nd to the 25th February with tickets available here.
Logue Lake
Logue Lake is a thrilling immersive production. A perfect pick for those ready to get their blood pumping, whilst they enjoy young WA excellence. You’ll be equipped with a radio and tasked to venture into Studio Underground. Which has been transformed into an isolated cabin in the woods. Unmask the story of the unconscious mind, queer identity and the pursuit of authenticity. As you tune into five distinct characters across five distinct stations. If you’re up for the adventure, book your tickets to secure your spot. Logue Lake is only running from the 23rd of February until the 3rd of March with only a few dates left.
RIVER
Join the Australian Chamber Orchestra for this cinematic concert experience. On screen Mountain with River will be showcased, showing a cinematic exploration of the waterways that have shaped our world. The film flows in rhythm with music from a number of well known composers played live by the orchestra. Resulting in an awe-inspiring combination of timeless music. Captivating cinematography and narration from Willem Dafoe. This experience will run for one night only on Friday the 16th of February at the Perth Concert Hall with tickets almost completely gone!
The full program runs from November 2023 until May 2024 with a huge number of incredible artists, which can all be found on the Perth Festival website, along with tickets.
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