Magazine 6000

14/01/2025

“We had a LOT of people asking us to bring back Elixir. The main thing that most talked about was the unique storyline, and the narrative structure of the show. Elixir was a comedic play, with a fully fleshed storyline as well as crazy tricks. We think it’s the cohesiveness and the way that the circus skills and the narrative flow and work together that makes Elixir a unique show that people want to experience again.”

Magazine 6000 chats to Thomas Gorham from about the their new show Elixir Revived and cheeky 18+ Crème de la crème Cabaret!

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13/01/2025

"Last year’s show was an unforgettable experience. We had the privilege of honouring the stories that shape who we are and where we come from... I returned to be part of that tapestry on an even larger stage, connecting with a broader audience. The three of us share a chemistry that is electrifying."

Magazine 6000 speaks to the creatives of Our Stories, Our Motherland about their return season:

For two nights only, the State Theatre Centre will be immersed in rich storytelling that celebrates African Women through journals, poems, songs, and spoken word. Featuring poets Abuk Lual, Nidal Saeed, and Vuma Phiri Our Stories, Our Motherland received glowing feedback in its first season of the s...

11/01/2025

"What I think this work does is emphasise the spectacle in the elements that surround the game playing itself – through theatre. Dance-theatre is able to show player physicality, as well as capture the other elements of the game such as the personalities/characters you see, the atmosphere in the stadium, the storytelling and the live commentary"

Leah Robyn speaks to Magazine 6000 about her latest work The Game, which celebrates women’s football and the sense of community it fosters.

The national feeling of joy and adrenaline was undeniably at an all-time high during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. As we watched the Matildas achieve the seemingly impossible—not only climbing to fourth place in the tournament (up from ninth in the previous one) but also uniting the country a...

10/01/2025

"It’s deeply personal, grappling with why I’m drawn to the morbid and how my algorithm seems to know me better than I know myself. It’s also about the broader implications of these digital ecosystems: why does a safe body seek danger online? Ultimately, it’s a comedy at heart, and though audiences have said it left them both terrified and nauseous— it’s always in the comedy that I am exploring."

Henry Kent chats to Charlotte Otton about her show I Watched Someone Die on TikTok coming to Fringe World Festival:

Sydney-based, multi-award-winning artist and self-confessed screen addict, Charlotte Otton (creator of Feminah, 30-Day Free Trial, and Let Me Finish), is back in Perth with her latest solo show, I Watched Someone Die on TikTok. This darkly comedic exploration dives headfirst into the bizarre digital...

26/12/2024

"“Creative destiny,” was a term used on the fly by Sarah, which both Sarah and Morris grabbed onto as an accurate means of describing their experiences. Your ‘destiny’ is not your ‘fate.’ It is a possibility and it is intangible, but it is waiting for you to reach out and grasp it."

On Sunday 27th October at the Perth Town Hall, five young readers came together to interview creative stars across four panel sessions as part of FORM Building a State of Creativity’s Scribblers Festival. The YA Collective returned in 2024 to give these five Youth Curators the chance to work with Creative Mentor AJ Betts and decide who they wanted on their program and what they would talk about, as well as conducting the interviews themselves. Below is Youth Curator Brooke’s review of the panel ‘Living the (Creative) Dream,’ which was conducted by their fellow Youth Curator, Sophie.

https://magazine6000.com/review/talking-creativity-at-the-ya-collective/

24/12/2024

"A key topic of the panel was the ways in which authors can rebel whether it be through their characters or as an author themselves. Graham talked about how his characters rebel against the circumstances given to them, but he also mentioned how as an Indigenous writer he often finds himself rebelling in the publishing industry."

On Sunday 27th October at the Perth Town Hall, five young readers came together to interview creative stars across four panel sessions as part of FORM Building a State of Creativity’s Scribblers Festival. The YA Collective returned in 2024 to give these five Youth Curators the chance to work with Creative Mentor AJ Betts and decide who they wanted on their program and what they would talk about, as well as conducting the interviews themselves. Lila De Sena presents the third review in this series of the panel ‘Rebels and Dreamers’ conducted by her fellow Youth Curator Bella.

https://magazine6000.com/review/changing-the-world-one-rebel-at-a-time-at-the-ya-collective/

23/12/2024

"From this discussion around the ethics of storytelling began a discussion around Mythology vs. History. The knowledge and stories shared in not just Scott and Graham’s work but in many Indigenous texts should not be categorised as a form of folklore. Both authors made a powerful statement; these stories are connected to their culture and identity, not a type of myth."

On Sunday 27th October at the Perth Town Hall, five young readers came together to interview creative stars across four panel sessions as part of FORM Building a State of Creativity’s Scribblers Festival. The YA Collective returned in 2024 to give these five Youth Curators the chance to work with Creative Mentor AJ Betts and decide who they wanted on their program and what they would talk about, as well as conducting the interviews themselves. The second review in this series is Youth Curator Lila’s review of the panel ‘Mythology and Modernity: Two Worlds Unite,’ which was conducted by her fellow Youth Curator, Sophie.



https://magazine6000.com/review/mythology-and-modernity-first-nations-stories-for-a-modern-audience/

22/12/2024

"While the two creators approached their work from different perspectives, there was clearly a shared belief in the importance of making stories that are not only engaging but also visually captivating. Sarah’s art is filled with vibrant colours that bring to life the emotional landscape of their characters, while Scott’s Indigiverse is intricately detailed, with a striking use of pastels and darker shades to create a sense of both elegance and tension."

On Sunday 27th October at the Perth Town Hall, five young readers came together to interview creative stars across four panel sessions as part of FORM Building a State of Creativity’s Scribblers Festival. The YA Collective returned in 2024 to give these five Youth Curators the chance to work with Creative Mentor AJ Betts and decide who they wanted on their program and what they would talk about, as well as conducting the interviews themselves. Here is Youth Curator Rafael’s review of the panel ‘Picturing the Words,’ which was conducted by his fellow Youth Curator, Lila.

Scribblers Festival FORM

On Sunday 27th October at the Perth Town Hall, five young readers came together to interview creative stars across four panel sessions as part of FORM Building a State of Creativity’s Scribblers Festival. The YA Collective returned in 2024 to give these five Youth Curators the chance to work with ...

20/12/2024

"Freeze Frame Opera struck just the right balance in their approach to this concert program, mixing Christmas and non-Christmas tunes while keeping heart and fun at the centre. This event will certainly be on my Christmas to-do list in 2025!"

Holly Ferguson spent an evening with Freeze Frame Opera for their Christmas at the Quarry concert:

Freeze Frame Opera may have just started a new Christmas tradition for me and my family with their A Magical Christmas at the Quarry concert. Although it was my first Christmas concert with FFO, this annual event is now in its seventh year, and it’s not hard to see why. From Elvis to Verdi, the [....

19/12/2024

"The main difference between working at His Majesty’s Theatre and Fringe venues is scale, and I don’t just mean in the number of seats. Working with West Australian Opera there is a huge team of people all working towards the same end – the director, the other cast members, the orchestra, the conductor, designers, make-up artists, movement coaches, dressers etc. In Fringe I will be (almost!) all of these people!"

We spoke with Soprano Penny Shaw about her triple bill of upcoming shows in early 2025, including two fringe shows and Pirates of Penzance with the West Australian Opera:

Penny Shaw is a name you’ve likely come across in Fringe and opera programs. If you’re a Fringe or opera enthusiast—like many Magazine 6000 readers—chances are you’ve seen the soprano perform on stages across the state or even on your TV screen. Kicking off 2025, Penny has tripled your cha...

13/12/2024

"We have an Emerging Artist involved in every project and make sure it is a collaborative and active side by side environment, rather than sitting on the side lines and observing."

Wrapping up 2024 on a high note, Bloomhouse Projects brings us Homegrown—a celebration of Australia’s finest composers, poets, and librettists. This event showcases an incredible blend of artistry, featuring Co-CEO and Artistic Director Daniella Sicari, alongside both acclaimed international performers and emerging local talent. We spoke with Daniella about the journey behind Homegrown and what’s next for Bloomhouse Projects as they step into 2025.

Wrapping up 2024 on a high note, Bloomhouse Projects brings us Homegrown—a celebration of Australia’s finest composers, poets, and librettists. This event showcases an incredible blend of artistry, featuring Co-CEO and Artistic Director Daniella Sicari, alongside both acclaimed international per...

06/12/2024

“The portrayal of ‘present day’ Christmas is the highlight of the show – the music, script and performances combine for knock out laughter and high energy. I felt as if I really was in Garden City.”

Danica Lamb reviews A Christmas Carol presented by BS Productions:

BS Productions’ adaptation of A Christmas Carol is a fun and modern take on Charles Dickens’ classic tale. Set in contemporary times, this production effortlessly translates the story into a relatable experience for today’s audience. The show is the perfect family Christmas celebration with so...

03/12/2024

"The tour is a gorgeous heartfelt love letter to Walyalup, expressing the love for the people who call it home and how difficult change has been especially for the worse. We hear from the people who make the city what it is, from the currently empty Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, to a struggling tailoring business, we hear the emotional turmoil that changes to the city have caused."

Riley Jackson reviews Up There Walking Tour:

Up There is an immersive guided audio tour through a select number of streets of Walyalup (Fremantle) making a circuit around High Street Mall, Cantonment Street, and Westgate Mall. Up There engages with the history of the area, from recent peaks of culture and arts to the centuries of life that exi...

29/11/2024

"So few movies explore the love lives of anyone who isn’t in their 20s and living in the US or UK, so it is so refreshing to watch My Favourite Cake, a movie about Mahin, a 70-year-old woman in Iran looking for a new spark in her love life 30 years after her husband passed away."

Ed Smith reviews My Favourite Cake on at Perth Festival from 2nd to the 8th of December:

https://magazine6000.com/review/love-is-resistance-my-favourite-cake/

28/11/2024

"The ensemble takes on a range of functions, and each performer has moments to shine in well-directed and rehearsed segments where they find a strong cohesion."

Riley Jackson reviews The Comprehensive A-Z of Missing Persons Australia presented by WA Youth Theatre Company:

The Comprehensive A-Z of Missing Persons Australia, written by Grace Chow, and presented by WA Youth Theatre Company, takes a narrative and verbatim deep dive into the 56,000 disappearances each year. Most are found; some are not. The show jumps between a narrative through-line where Em travels thro...

27/11/2024

"As the story progressed, I couldn’t help but wonder what would constitute a happy ending in this bleak context. In a fiery crescendo, the play delivered an unexpected twist: the sisterhood of women rises up against the powerful men. The striking image of the workers, bathed in red light as they turn on their oppressors, is one that will stay with me for a long time."

Jay Darroch reviews Crimson Gully presented by The Great Indian Theatre Company:

Drawing on the taboo surrounding prostitution, The Great Indian Theatre Company brings a weighty story to life with Crimson Gully. Set in a 1990s brothel, this production fearlessly delves into the darker sides of society while simultaneously acknowledging the humanity within. The play opens with di...

23/11/2024

"Dìdi avoids coming-of-age tropes and pitfalls, as it solely focuses on Chris’ development as a person, not wasting time on underbaked love stories or a school bully to round out the story and doesn’t using falling grades as a vehicle for progression"

Ed Smith reviews Dìdi:

Dìdi is the directorial debut feature of Sean Wang, a Taiwanese-American filmmaker, and is the opening movie of this year’s Perth Festival Lotterywest Films. It is set in 2008 and tells the story of 13-year-old Chris Wang, also known as Dìdi, as he is about to enter high school and struggles to ...