CITY OF PERTH Image: Maiko 2006 (detail) WELcoME to Perth: Courtesy of Wendy Arnold and Gadfly Gallery Perth is Western Australia’s centre for the arts, craft, culture and home. A leisurely browse through the boutiques and commercial entertainment. This vibrant city is home to many of the State’s major galleries is a great way to spend an afternoon. arts and cultural attractions and host to numerous festivals and In the evening, immerse yourself in music, as venues come alive events. Here you can enjoy a diverse range of experiences all year with the sounds of local and interstate bands. If classical round. music is more to your liking, the acoustically magnificent Perth Most attractions are open daily and offer interactive experiences and guided Concert Hall offers regular performances by the West Australian tours to enrich your visit. State-of-the-art entertainment venues present Symphony Orchestra, as well as shows by touring artists. a diverse range of theatre, dance, music, comedy and film showcasing the At the City’s main theatres, which include the Edwardian-era State’s rich creative spirit. His Majesty’s Theatre, you can enjoy performances by the West If you’d like an insight into the extraordinarily rich traditional and contemporary Australian Ballet, the West Australian Opera, the State’s leading Western Australian Indigenous culture, you’ll find it here. Australia’s leading theatre companies, emerging young artists and touring acts. Aboriginal theatre company, Yirra Yaakin, is located in the City, as are a Perth’s performing arts companies stage numerous events in number of specialist Indigenous art and craft retailers. Whilst the Western spectacular natural settings during the warmer months of Australian Museum and Art Gallery of Western Australia both maintain December to April. Take a picnic, a rug, and relax while you are exhibitions showcasing Indigenous culture. entertained under the stars. Exquisite and original works of art, craft, literature and designer fashion from Western Australia’s talented artists make the perfect gift or souvenir to take CITY OF PERTH ART & CULTURE MAP His Majesty’s Theatre exterior (photographer Robert Garvey). Rusty at the Mustang Bar. The Bakery Artrage Complex exterior. Caitlin Hulcup as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni by the West Australian Opera. Fashion by Empire Rose and Pierucci. Need more information? Visit westernaustralia.com for current event information, SPECIAL OFFERS use these coupons to gain discounts at these popular locations suggested itineraries and other tourist information. Information is also available from: 20% off two adult A Reserve tickets on performances at WA VISITOR CENTRE the Perth Concert Hall* Except gala concerts. Redeemable 9am – 5pm Forrest Place (corner Wellington Street) Monday to Friday at WASO Box Office, 445 Hay Street. (Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 31 December 2008) ( 9483 1111, ( 1300 361 351, www.wavisitorcentre.com CITY OF PERTH INFORMATION KIOSK Murray Street Mall (near Forrest Place) FORM ( 9461 3333, www.perth.wa.gov.au 10% discount on purchases from the FORM retail space. (Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 31 December 2008.) EVENT AND PERFORMANCE TICKETS For event and performance ticket information please contact the venue, BLACK SWAN THEATRE COMPANY event organiser. Tickets for major events may be available from: One ticket at concession price to any mainhouse production! BOCS TICKETING: Visit www.bstc.com.au or telephone (08) 6389 0311 for ( 9484 1133, www.bocsticketing.com.au season details. TICKETMASTER: (Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 31 December 2008.) ( 13 61 00, www.ticketmaster.com.au GEttING AroUND WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM SHOP 10% off at the WA Museum Shop. PUBLIC trANSPort You can travel on any bus or train within the City of Perth for free. (Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 31 December 2008.) The Transperth CAT bus service travels on fixed east-west and north- south routes, guaranteeing you return to your point of boarding. THE SWAN BELLS BELLTOWER CAT bus stops have distinctive stands and real-time information telling Two for the price of one entry to the Swan Bells. you when the next bus is due. For further information contact: (Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 31 December 2008.) Transperth: ( 13 62 13, www.transperth.wa.gov.au ART GALLERY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA SHOP TAXIS Designated taxi ranks are located around the central city for safe and 10% off at the Art Gallery Shop. convenient travel. Taxis may also be hailed on the street or ordered (Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 31 December 2008.) by telephone. Two of Perth’s major taxi companies are: Swan Taxis: YIRRA YAAKIN NOONGAR THEATRE ( 13 13 30, www.swantaxis.com.au Buy one ticket to any production and receive another ticket Black and White Taxis: of equal or lesser value free. ( 13 10 08, www.blackandwhitetaxis.com.au (Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 31 December 2008.) PARKING ThereCentral are numerousArea Transit System car parks conveniently located within the city. More detailed information and THE BLUE ROOM ( 9461timetables 3333, available www.perth.wa.gov.au at each stop. Red CAT Stop Car Parks Buy one full price ticket and get another of equal or lesser Blue CAT Stop Taxi Ranks Correct atYe llowtime CA Tof Stop printing. March 2008 value FREE. For show information visit www.pacs.org.au (Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 31 December 2008.) Above montage: His Majesty’s Theatre exterior (photographer Robert Garvey). Rusty at the Mustang Bar. The Bakery Artrage Complex exterior. Caitlin Hulcup as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni by the West Australian Opera. Fashion by Empire Rose. CITY OF PERTH ART & CULTURE MAP FEstIVALS & EvENts Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec WASO Summer Symphony Series Outdoor concerts from the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, set in the stunning surrounds of Kings Park. ( 9326 0000, www.waso.com.au City of Perth’s Opera in the Park Free twilight performance by West Australian Opera, set in Supreme Court Gardens. ( 9278 8999, www.waopera.asn.au WAMi Festival Tune into the emerging and established musical talent that Western Australia has to offer. ( 9227 7962, www.wam.asn.au UWA Perth International Arts Festival Three explosive weeks of theatre, music, film, writers, visual arts and more. ( 6488 2000, www.perthfestival.com.au Ballet at the Quarry Twilight performances by the West Australian Ballet under the stars. ( 9214 0707, www.waballet.com.au Alliance Francaise French Film Festival A selection of the best in contemporary French Cinema. Cinema Paradiso, ( 9227 1771, www.lunapalace.com.au Tura New Music Chamber and electronic music, improvisation, sound installation and outback projects. Totally Huge New Music Festival (2007, 2009), ( 9380 6996, www.tura.com.au City of Perth Winter Arts Festival Visual arts, theatre, ballet, opera, music and more from Western Australia’s leading arts organisations. ( 9461 3368, www.winterartsfestival.com.au Art In Bloom (2008, 2010) Art Gallery of WA A display of floral sculptures and designs, complemented by works of art. ( 9492 6600, www.artgallery.wa.gov.au Perth Fashion Festival Glamour, creativity and the personality of fashion is captured in Perth’s largest fashion gala. ( 9463 7777, www.perthfashionfestival.com.au Artopia (2009, 2011) A state-wide celebration of Western Australia’s visual artists, featuring open studios, exhibitions, art trails and special events ( 9335 8366, www.livingartistswa.com.au Pride WA Arts & Cultural Festival and Parade A spectacular fusion of costumes and colour, mardi gras parade, theatre, film, parties and live entertainment. ( 9427-0828, www.pridewa.asn.au Lavazza Italian Film Festival The best in contemporary Italian cinema screening over two weeks at Cinema Paradiso. Cinema Paradiso, ( 9227 1771, www.lunapalace.com.au ARTRAGE Northbridge-based contemporary arts festival. ( 9227 6288, www.artrage.com.au Northbridge Festival Northbridge lights up over one enormous festival weekend. ( 9461 3368, www.northbridgefestival.com.au AWESOME International Arts Festival International contemporary multi-arts festival for young people and their families. for Bright Young Things ( 9485 0560, www.awesomearts.com Symphony in the City Free twilight concert performed by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra on the Perth Foreshore. ( 9326 0000, www.waso.com.au Performing Arts PErtH INstITUTE of WEst AUstrALIAN BALLET CoNTEMPorARY Arts (PICA) His Majesty’s Theatre 825 Hay Street James Street Mall Cultural Centre ( 9214 0707 www.waballet.com.au BLACK SWAN THEAtrE ComPANY ( 9228 6300 www.pica.org.au The Old Masonic Hall WEst AUstrALIAN OPERA ComPANY His Majesty’s Theatre 825 Hay Street 6 Broadway, Nedlands PErtH THEAtrE ComPANY ( 6389 0311 www.bstc.com.au ( 9278 8999 www.waopera.asn.au Playhouse Theatre 3 Pier Street BUZZ DANCE THEAtrE ( 9323 3433 www.perththeatre.com.au WEst AUstrALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHEstrA (WASO) King Street Arts Centre STEPS YoUTH DANCE ComPANY 357–365 Murray Street 445 Hay Street ( 9326 0000 King Street Arts Centre ( 9226 2322 www.buzzdance.com.au www.waso.com.au 357–365 Murray Street LAUGH REsort ComEDY CLUB ( 9226 2133 www.stepsyouthdance.com.au YIrrA YAAKIN NooNGAR THEAtrE Upstairs @ The Brass Monkey THE BLUE Room 65 Murray Street ( 9202 1966 www.yirrayaakin.asn.auu corner William & James Streets 53 James Street, Cultural Centre ( 0421 821 320 www.laughresort.com.au ( 9227 7005 www.pacs.org.au CITY OF PERTH ART & CULTURE MAP AY W E E A B C D E F R G H F R E Town of 9 M R 5 Cambridge A F 9 6 15 ABERDEEN PL M L E E D E R O L D A V I L L E P D E H R A 8 1 7 6 G 11 3 2 11 3 2 FIELDER ST 10 4 2 12 6 8 7 11 13 2 1 10 7 6 5 6 8 5 2 4 1 2 4 Central 5 5 1 4 1 4 8 6 9 13 12 2 4 3 10 8 7 5 3 9 7 1 3 Point 3 Esplanade Lake Vasto Perth Fraser Convention Exhibition Centre 12 10 Heirisson Island 14 4 1 Central Area Transit System More detailed information and timetables available at each stop.