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Published: Tuesday, 24 January 2017 12:14

Written by Nita Teoh

What can a small, dedicated group of aerial acrobats do with only 30 metres of rope suspended in the air?

…A whole lot, and more - as we discovered while watching a stunning performance of By a Thread by the One Fell Swoop Circus group at the Fringe World Festival in Perth.

Making their debut in Perth, the circus artists packed their bags and took a road trip to get here from Melbourne. It has also turned out to be quite an adventure for audiences in Perth who have been lucky enough to watch these amazing aerialists.

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Published: Monday, 23 January 2017 11:50

Written by Greg Letts

Having thoroughly enjoyed Holland St Productions Gutenberg! The Musical in late 2016, my partner and I were looking forward to their Fringe World performance of Dr. Felicity Rickshaw's Celebrity Sex Party, at the Flaming Locomotive in the State Theatre Centre.

Upon entering the room, we were greeted by the sight of Dr Felicity Rickshaw hard at work on her laptop, no doubt in the midst of composing another erotic epic.

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Published: Tuesday, 17 January 2017 10:29

Written by Nita Teoh

Inside the Edith Spiegeltent at Cathedral Square, magic, mystery and mayhem awaits – none other than the mesmerising members of La Soirée.

La Soirée has amazed audiences around the world, bringing their show from the West End in London to Perth for the 3rd year running at Fringe World Perth.

They are back by popular demand – and very popular indeed judging by the sold out crowd eagerly waiting with drinks in hand for the show to begin.

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Published: Friday, 13 January 2017 08:06

Written by Nita Teoh

La Soirée have arrived back in Perth for their biggest show yet!

The Fringe World atmosphere is in the air around Perth as tents are being set up to host one of the largest fringe events in the world.

The much anticipated La Soirée will kick off festivities this Friday with their opening night – they are back by popular demand for the third year running.

This year La Soirée presents a hot line up of our favourite acts, along with the debut of some stunning and amazing new performers.

Walk by the Cathedral Square precinct on the corner of Hay Street and Barrack Street in the Perth CBD and you’ll see the distinctive Edith Spiegeltent set up.

Look out for the dare devil act of skating duo Leo and Ursula.

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Published: Thursday, 01 December 2016 10:35

Written by Nita Teoh

Up for Love the French romantic comedy has opened at Luna Palace cinemas. It’s a boy meets girl love story with a rather unique twist!

The story unfolds with the main character Diane (Virginie Efira) a successful lawyer and partner at her own firm with business partner Bruno, who she also happens to be separated from in her failed marriage.

By chance encounter, she meets Alexandre (Jean Dujardin) – who is charming, rich and successful, however, there is only one slight catch.

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Published: Thursday, 17 November 2016 07:42

Written by Nita Teoh

Winner of the prestigious Palme d’Or, the much awaited movie “I Daniel Blake” opens today at Luna Palace cinemas in Perth.

Acclaimed British film director Ken Loach (of Jimmy’s Hall, The Angels’ Share, The Wind That Shakes the Barley) and writer Paul Laverty have struck a chord as audiences around the world have resonated strongly with the movie in its fight for the underdog.

The story revolves around the main character Daniel Blake, a carpenter forced to stop work due to a heart condition, who finds himself thrown into the world of the social services system to seek assistance.

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