Perth Festival's Unconventional Performances

0:00On March 11th, here's the latest out-of-sidney. The Perth Festival kicked off its 2025 edition under artistic director Annerese, building on last year's fresh ideas by pushing, performances into unexpected spots around the city, think opera staged in an IKEA store and an empty office building, street-damped adventures in the Central Business District, and a glowing fire. Sculpture trail along the Swan River. Familiar hits from before Return 2, like the Embassy Ballroom at Perth Town Hall and the Old East Perth Power Station, the three-week lineup was jam-packed, mixing paid shows inside historic sites with free outdoor gigs by the river. Reese's Vision recreates golden-era vibes, turning places like the Town Hall into nostalgic dance halls that closed decades ago, complete with cabaret, tables and sparkling lights, audiences raved about acts like the Tiger Lilies, the British cabaret trio blending punk opera and dark humor in their so-ho-inspired songs, backed by,

1:00wild instruments from accordion to musical saw. Local star Ali Bodiko led a big band through swinging jazz standards at the Embassy, getting everyone on their feet. Other standouts included Haribo Kimchi, where performer Jahaku cooked up personal tales of home and kimchi from a street stall on stage, sharing, food and laughs with guests. POV flipped family drama by having kid narrator Bob direct unprepared actors as her parents, filming their chaos to explore mental health through a child's eyes. Shows like soulful singer and gaiers free Riverside said, and the youth company's fast-paced climate play with 66 quick scenes left crowds, energized and thoughtful. While the main events wrapped up, the film festival and art displays run through March and April. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. Soley Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I, soleypillow.com