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HER at Luna

Details: Written by: Greg Letts; Published: 12 January 2014

"HER" the modern romance with a unique twist is now showing at Luna Leederville, SX and at its outdoor cinema.

The movie is being promoted as "HER - a Spike Jonze Love Story", and given the premise of a man falling in love with a computer operating system seems kind of creepy, it is a credit to just how well Spike Jonze and his cast pull it off.

It is surprising how fast you move from the cynical smirk stage to the point of having real empathy for both Theodore and Samantha as they struggle through a relationship that perfectly showcases a jaded soul being reawakened by sharing the innocence and wonder of another's view of the world.

Full credit must be given to both Joaquin Phoenix as Theodore, and Scarlett Johansson who remains offscreen as the voice of the OS Samantha, who both have incredibly difficult roles to play, and who perform them superbly.

Esther Cafe in Como

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 06 January 2014

If you are looking for a cosy place to sit down and have a chat with a friend over a refreshing cup of coffee or tea, along with a cake or toasted sandwich, then follow your nose to the Esther Café at 16 Preston Street in Como (also known as the Cygnet Café, since it is located next to the Cygnet movie theatre in Como).

This cheerful café is run by the charity group The Esther Foundation, which helps young women who have come from difficult situations develop their life and work skills, and gain work experience in a hospitality setting.

The girls behind the counter who run the café are friendly, and while chatting to them I learned a bit about the history behind the Esther Café and the Foundation that has been set up to support its members.

Singapore Chicken Rice at Coventry Village, Morley

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 24 December 2013

The Singapore Chicken Rice restaurant located just near the entrance to the Coventry Village Markets car park does a roaring trade, weekday or weekend. It serves up popular hawker style dishes such as chicken rice, chicken noodles, laksa, Singapore fried mee hoon, char kway teow, and fish ball mee hoon soup.

On the day that I visited with a friend, the restaurant was packed, and we had to wait for a table, though not too long though luckily. I tossed up between having the chicken rice and the chicken noodles (with wanton noodles). As it was my first time here, I decided to try the signature chicken rice. My friend and her young son also decided to have the chicken rice, as well as the laksa served with prawns, tofu, and rice noodles.

For around $10, you can have delicious fresh authentic hawker dishes served up to you.

Theatresports 2013 Grand Final - Who Will Win the Coveted Cup?

Details: Written by: Felicity Glencross; Published: 27 November 2013

It's finals time! It's your last chance to come and scream for your team in 2013 – as improv veterans & rookies battle it out to win the coveted WA Theatresports Championship Cup.

The Theatresports 2013 Grand Final will hit the stage on Sunday, 1st December at the picturesque Mount Lawley Bowling Club. As an audience member you will get your chance to keep the performers, comedians and game punters thinking fast on their feet with your suggestions. There will be a pre-show lawn bowl and sausage sizzle from 4pm, with the show commencing at 5pm.

Beloved Musical South Pacific at Crown Theatre Perth

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 15 November 2013

The much awaited musical South Pacific is now showing at Crown Theatre, and its mass appeal was confirmed by the size and range of the crowd waiting in eager anticipation last night.

The relationship of South Pacific with Australians has been a long and loving one, dating way back to 1952 when it was first performed at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne, though the first Roger and Hammerstein production to hit Australia was actually Oklahoma!

It's now 2013, and performances of The Lincoln Centre Theatre Production of the all time classic South Pacific presented by Opera Australia and John Frost continue to enchant crowds, with its romantic story line, impressive musical score and sheer energy of the cast.

Midsummer by Black Swan State Theatre Company

Details: Written by: Greg Letts; Published: 13 November 2013

When a play has you watching a girl in a canary yellow bridesmaid dress and high heels potraying an elderly Scottish crime boss chasing the hero through the streets and parks of Edinburgh, and it all seems perfectly normal, then you know you are watching something out of the ordinary.

And yet Midsummer (a play with songs) showing at Black Swan State Theatre Company is far from being a wacky off the wall comedy.

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HER at Luna

Esther Cafe in Como

Singapore Chicken Rice at Coventry Village, Morley

Theatresports 2013 Grand Final - Who Will Win the Coveted Cup?

Beloved Musical South Pacific at Crown Theatre Perth

Midsummer by Black Swan State Theatre Company