Hours: 7pm
Cost: $20 - $25
More Info: www.blueroom.org.au/blueroomseasons/virgie

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"The future of entertainment was the first appearance in Perth of Miss Virgie Vivienne” - The West Australian, 1897

So it was reported over 100 years ago... and now it begins again.

Facts are stubborn things, and so was Virgie Vivienne, the 19th Century trailblazer who brought Shakespeare to the Australian outback. Direct from premiering at FringeNYC, Renee Newman-Storen’s Virgie tracks a life spanning 70 years of love, tragedy and the bard through Australia and Europe.

Using verbatim material and original writing, Virgie fuses intimate storytelling and a soundtrack ranging from Tchaikovsky to Nick Cave to capture snapshots of an extraordinary life.

This fictionalized account of a remarkable story will be the first chance for Australian audiences to become acquainted with this little known risk-taker.

More info: www.theMOXYcollective.com

Written and performed by Renee Newman-Storen
Directed by Mark Storen and Emily McLean

Hours: 9pm
Cost: $20 - $25
More Info: www.blueroom.org.au/blueroomseasons/sleepyhead

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Fresh from an acclaimed, sold out season in Melbourne, The Blue Room Theatre Summer Nights and Upstart Theatre Company proudly present ‘Sleepyhead’ by award-winning Perth playwright Nathaniel Moncrieff as part of Perth’s FRINGE WORLD Festival from 6 February 2012.

Set on an isolated property somewhere in the woodlands of Western Australia’s southern region, ‘Sleepyhead’ revolves around two young sisters – one crippled, one mercilessly cruel.

When the girls’ father leaves to borrow money from a far-away brother, they are left alone to fend for themselves. This proves the catalyst for a series of unsettling events: a dead chicken, mysterious phone calls, a blood splattered visitor and the spectre of the girls’ dead mother.

Winner of the 2009 Fellowship of Australian Writers’ Di Cranston award, as well as shortlisted for the prestigious Griffin Award in 2010, ‘Sleepyhead’ is a darkly funny, “convincingly exasperating piece of Australian gothic” [Andrew Fuhrmann, Curtain Call].

SLEEPYHEAD
by Nathaniel Moncrieff
Directed by Garreth Bradshaw
Produced by Sam Farringdon

CAST:
Eleanor...................... Amy Murray
Genevieve.................. Louise Cocks
Tom........................... Alex Jones
Donald....................... Adam Shuttleworth
Polly........................... Kirsty Marillier

Hours: 8pm - 11pm
Cost: $10
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/205364999551271/

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Ladies and Gentlemen. The event you've all been waiting for. BALLROOM MASSACRE 3. Following the overwhelming success of previous Massacres....WE'RE BACK! And this time I've brought together the most talented (and most attractive) masters of music I could find! IT'S ALSO SMANNING'S BIRTHDAY. So if the music isn't enticing enough (and if it's not, you're a weirdo) you are all guilt tripped into coming down. Get down early to seeTHE KUILLOTINES, THE BOB GORDONS, SCALPHUNTER AND PROJECT MAYHEM. $10. Bargain. Do it.

Oh. And there's party bags.

Hours: 6-8pm
Cost: 0
More Info: getphysicool.com

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Want to sweat like it’s 1985?
Join VJzoo and MC Bonnie Davies for the ultimate fluoro fitness faceoff outdoors at the Northbridge Piazza. Follow the moves on the big screen and compete for titles like “Buns of Steel” and “Does it like Fonda”. 80’s workout-wear recommended.
Perth will host the WORLD PREMIERE of a parody "aerobics competition" featuring a live audio visual performance mixed by VJzoo alongside comedian Bonnie Davies as the MC and aerobics leader at the Northbridge Piazza.
Audience members will be entertained and encouraged to dance along while competing for prizes and blinding each other with fluoro.
Follow Bonnie Davies or VJzoo on Facebook to keep up to date, or visit http://GetPhysicool.com/
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VJzoo - @VJzoo / www.facebook.com/VJzoo
Bonnie - @Bonnieisbonnie / facebook/bonniecomedy
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Presented in partnership with Northbridge Piazza for Perth Fringe World 2012.
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Hours: 8pm - 12am
Cost: $FIVER (Free before 9 though!)
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/226314464116626/

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NIGHTCLASS / Fancy fresh beats and electronic treats / At street level.

ed.204 / Headed by YLEM (Paperchain/The Community) bringing his smorgasbord of hip hop, trip hop and spaced out beats in full *LIVE* mode. Plus, twice PDMA 'Best Dubstep DJ' and undoubtedly the best bass music selector in the game, REKAB. Dancefloor vibes also more than adequately maintained by MR STARKS, EVERYTEEN and TRAVIS D00M.

It'll be all like FUTUREFUNK-HOUSE-GARAGE-BASS-BEATS-HIPHOP-&-DEEPDANCINGMUSIC.

ft.
YLEM (LIVE);
REKAB;
MR STARKS;
EVERYTEEN; and
TRAVIS D00M.

Appropriate visuals.

Be there early, unless you do lines.

check ->
http://www.soundcloud.com/ylem
http://www.soundcloud.com/rekab_dj
http://www.soundcloud.com/mr-starks
http://www.soundcloud.com/musicbypickles

Hours: 20:00 until 23:30
Cost: $10 entry + Free Single

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We're releasing our brand new single 'Outlines & Colours', to celebrate we're throwing this little soiree at The Bird.
Joining us for the night are the explosively awesome, Laneway playing, Cow Parade Cow.
These guys are the real deal - three tracks in Blalock's / BIRP fm best 100 independent songs of 2011 and a new album about to drop.

Spinning records throughout the night will be the mysterious DJ Turbs vs M.F. Groom to keep things kicking on.

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11-5
Cost: 0
More Info: www.turnergalleries.com.au

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Marion Borgelt is one of Australia’s most eminent artists, well known for her paintings, sculptures and public artworks. Time, space, light and motion are all themes that Marion’s work has examined for several years, and she continues this exploration in her current exhibition; Musical Geometry. She is fascinated by how light behaves in certain environments: how it bends, folds and curls providing sensory encounters. Her artworks often reference notions of sequential movement that calibrates time and change in a universe of perpetual motion. Marion has been exhibiting professionally for over 35 years and has received many significant awards. Her work can be found in more than 40 major public collections and in a further 22 corporate collections.

Hours: Opening Night: Sat Feb 4th @ 6-8:30 pm
Daily: 11am-3.30pm
Cost: Free
More Info: MickeyDraws.tumblr.com

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Paintings and Drawings I've created in my time away from Machines and skin.

Hours: 7pm - 9:30pm (Doors at 6:30pm)
Cost: $12 presale +b/f $15 Door
More Info: www.fringeworld.com.au

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Dr Sketchy's is the Art Class your mum doesn't want you going to!
Life Modelling by stunning Burlesque queens and circus performers. The most beautiful and bizarre come out for the purpose of furthering your art work.

This February at the Bakery we are lucky to have Kimtortion and Jaan modelling for us!

Kimtortion, an extremely flexible young starlet ran away to the circus and met Jaan, a German backpacker with an uncanny ability to juggle anything and everything! The two performers fell in love almost instantly and wowed audiences with talents the likes of which people had never seen before! Their fantastic career seemed to be cut short when one day Kimtortion fell from a great height whilst rigging for aerial performances. Sadly Kim had lost the use of her legs but Jaan picked her up and carried her like a princess from show to show! They now perform the legendary Ragdoll act where Kimtortion's exquisite flexibility and upper body strength shines through. A Truly amazing performance team!


Our slightly over hyperactive and insane German Scientist Dr Barry Umenema will be back to host us through the evening. He'll drag you giggling and screaming through his bizarre games and throw lollies at you whenever he damn feels like it.

Easels are welcome up the back and remember to bring drop sheets if you are doing some flamboyant ink or paintwork. As always the bar is fully stocked to help loosen that creative mind of yours!

With Squiggles from the Dr Sketchy Crew

****STRICTLY NO PHOTOGRAPHY *****

Much love always to our sponsors:

**Baby Tattoo, Independent awesome art book distributer in L.A you can check out their cool books at www.babytattoo.com

Hours: 8pm Wed & Fri
Cost: $20 - $25
More Info: www.blueroom.org.au/blueroomseasons/newtwo

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Two.
The people in a marriage, a tango, a boxing match.
The amount of each animal on the Ark.
The fingers in a peace sign that when turned have a whole other meaning.

The number of performers in each new short work to feature in this mixed bag of original performance with a new line-up each week.

Hours: 8pm - 11.30pm
Cost: $10 per head
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/154616161316275/

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Glam. Glitter. Big hair. Tacky, pretty shiny things.

We're going all things musically glamorous and shiny for Pop Quiz 4, which means everything from Bowie to Lou Reed to Slade to Liza Minelli to Poison to Kiss to Marilyn Manson right through to pretty much all the records you found in your Dad's record collection that he would pretend to be embarrassed by until you noticed how worn the grooves were. Glam rock. Glitter rock. Hair rock. Goth rock. Shock rock. Other forms of music covered in sparkles. It's going to be rad.

There'll be special guests to be announced and all the usual quiztastic madness in a fast moving hyperquiz of ludicrous megaspeed. And no classical music round this time or ever again. Just lashings of quizzy fun with your maniacal host Tomás Ford.

Entry is $10 per head and bookings are super limited (& have already started coming in) - to book pleae email popquiz@tomasford.com with your name, phone number and which of the following size tables you would like. No deposit is required but not turning up without notice will mean it will suck for you in the future if you try to book a table as this generally books out.

As a side note, as it's the glitter and glam edition, best glam rock costume on the night gets a prize. No responsibility will be taken for any violence that occurs on the way to/from Ya Ya's as a result of said costume.

AVALIABLE TABLE TYPES:
Booths for six or seven people.
Corner booths for three each (or four if you want to get cosy)
Round tables, seat four each
Square tables, seat four each
Joint Megatables for up to eight players each
Tall table for four

Hours: 12.00pm - 6.00pm
Cost: Free
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/170881803012938/

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'Inside the Little Kingdom', a solo exhibition of recent work by Abdul-Rahman Abdullah explores a search for identity, sorting through the cultural baggage of a childhood buried in faded memories and family lore that resonates from a time of absolutes. Abdullah rediscovers the stories of his own world buttressed within the finite walls of an urban Australian Muslim household, celebrating the tribal familiarity of toys and tales that still live somewhere between reality and the vivid fictions of childhood.

Hours: 8pm Tues & Thurs
Cost: $15 - $20
More Info: www.barefaced.com.au

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Honest, fearless and refreshingly entertaining, Perth’s regular story showcase returns to Summer Nights for six shows only.

Fresh from workshops with Brian Finkelstein (The Moth LA), catch old favourites and some new faces telling true tales.

All Summer Nights tix through The Blue Room $15!
More info: www.barefaced.com.au // www.blueroom.org.au

Tickets also available through www.fringeworld.com.au ($20)

Hours: 8pm PICA Performance Space
Cost: $25 - $30
More Info: www.blueroom.org.au/blueroomseasons/threestrikes

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On his 39th birthday Emmy Award-nominated writer Brian Finkelstein went on strike for the third time.

For months he walked in circles and ate lunches delivered by Jay Leno.

The Moth LA host brings his new show exclusively to Summer Nights.

Hours: 9pm
Cost: $20 - $25
More Info: www.blueroom.org.au/blueroomseasons/occupied

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Friday night.
The ladies are hitting the town... Hard.

In a nightclub bathroom we meet a group of young women, linked only by their synchronised “pee” cycles.

Yet this hilarious situation is somehow dampened by the unexpected consequences of this “harmless” night out…

Hours: 6:30pm PICA Performance Space
Cost: $25 - $30
More Info: www.blueroom.org.au/blueroomseasons/thedaytheskyturnedblack

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Black Saturday. Firestorms equal to 1500 atomic bombs ravage Victoria.

Interviews with survivors inspired this award-winning story of courage, hope, and humour amidst the devastation of one of Australia's worst ever natural disasters.

“Enthralling” – New York Times.

Winner: Excellence in Solo Performance – FringeNYC & Sydney Fringe
Sydney Fringe People’s Choice Award.

Hours: 7pm Tues - Sun
Cost: $25 - $30
More Info: www.blueroom.org.au/blueroomseasons/missing

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Young Irish Jack grew up on the right side of town with the wrong frame of mind.

Missing is a story of surviving homelessness on London’s streets... and how easy it is to steal from department stores.

Directed by Michael McCall
Written by Sandi Buckley
Featuring James Helm

Hours: 9:30pm PICA Performance Space
Cost: $25 - $30
More Info: www.blueroom.org.au/blueroomseasons/laryngectomyparablesandhomilie

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The Renegades return with their heartfelt and controversial call to arms. This interactive performance installation is an attack on the worms that have dined for too long on the sacred ideals of free speech.

“Such skill, ferocity and courage… you had to sit up and take notice.” – The West Australian

Cost: 0
More Info: www.propel.org.au/projects/NYW2012

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After their huge success last year, Propel Youth Arts WA are very happy to announce that the KickstART Youth Markets will be back for National Youth Week 2012!

If you have wares to sell, such as clothing, jewelry, accessories, art, knick knacks, homewares or anything creative they would love to hear from you! To apply, head to their website, download the information sheet and fill out the online registration form.

The KickstART Youth Markets will take place in the Perth Cultural Centre on Saturday 21 April from 11am - 5pm.

All information regarding stall holders and National Youth Week can be found here http://www.propel.org.au/projects/NYW2012

The KickstART Youth Markets is proudly supported by the Western Australian Government, Youthbeyondblue and Propel Youth Arts WA.

Hours: 3pm, 4pm, 5pm or 3-hour marathon
Cost: $25 (4 shows in an hr) or $66 (full 12 show 3 hr programme)
More Info: www.proximityfestival.com

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12 artists // 12 spaces // 12 performances // 12 minutes // 12 times a day

Australia’s first micro-festival of one-on-one art. Proximity will transform every corner of The Blue Room Theatre building with 12 world premiere performances tailor-made for an audience of one.

Get up close and personal with theatre, dance and live-art in a radically intimate way.

Experience a private tap dance, go on a tandem bike ride, discover how sweet your life is, join THE UNION, test your limits with a game of strip poker, learn how to take a 3 minute shower or help prepare a 3 hour slowfood mini-banquette.

See 4 shows in an hour for $25 or experience all 12 over 3 hours for $66.

Tickets only available through The Blue Room Theatre box office
www.blueroom.org.au | Phone: 9227 7005 | In Person: 53 James St, Northbridge

Curators: James Berlyn and Sarah Rowbottam Provocateur: Kelli Mccluskey Artists: Claudia Alessi, James Berlyn, Janet Carter, Renae Coles, Russya Connor, Jackson Eaton, Jen Jamieson, Nikki Jones, Janette McGinty, Sarah Nelson, Sarah Rowbottam and Hellen Russo.

Hours: various session times
Cost: $12
More Info: www.insertcoins.com.au

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George Lucas, some love him, some hate him.

From Rotten Tomatoes.com:

The passion the original Star Wars trilogy inspires in its fans is unparalleled; but when it comes to George Lucas himself-one of the most passionately debated filmmakers of all time-many have found their ardor has cooled into a complicated love-hate relationship. This hilarious, heartfelt documentary delves deep into Lucas's cultural legacy, asking all the tough questions.

Session times below:
Sat 28 Jan @ 4:15 and 8:15pm

Sun 29 Jan @ 2:15pm

Thurs 2 Feb @ 7.45pm

Fri 3 Feb @ 8:45pm

Sat 4 Feb @ 4:15 and 8:15pm

Hours: Approx 2hrs 30 mins (incl. interval)
Cost: Standard $69.50 / Concession $54.50 / Previews $52.50 / Family Package $158 / Groups 8+ $53.50 (plus 1 free ticket for
More Info: www.bocsticketing.com.au/whats-on/686/white-divers-of-broome/

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Black Swan State Theatre Company presents

The White Divers of Broome
By Hilary Bell

28 January - 16 February 2012

World Premiere!

In the boom times of 1912 Broome, Sydney Pigott is a wealthy pearling master looking for a way around the White Australia Policy, anxious to keep his cheap Asian workers – and his high profits.

Webber, Sanders and Beasily are the cream of the British Navy deep sea divers. Hired by Pigott, they arrive in Broome naïvely convinced they’ll prove their skills when they hit the hazardous seas and collect the precious mother-of-pearl. But desperate Asian crews, shadowy alliances and the ruthless environment of Broome are against the white divers from the beginning.

From the brothels to the ballrooms to the deep seas, it’s a cutthroat world and trust is hard to find.

Inspired by the book of the same name by John Bailey, The White Divers of Broome is a celebration of boom time Broome and its exotic clash of cultures. Be captivated by a stirring account of greed, betrayal, loyalty and survival that resonates through the years.

“Hilary Bell will sweep you along in this epic and heartbreaking story, and take you back to a time when the racial and class relations in the exotic frontier town of Broome were watched by the entire country.” Kate Cherry

Venue: Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre of WA
Director: Kate Cherry
Featuring: Caitlin Beresford-Ord, Kylie Farmer [Kaarljilba Kaardn], Michelle Fornasier, Stuart Halusz, Sean Hawkins, Yutaka Izumihara, Miyuki Lotz, Greg McNeill, Kenneth Moraleda, Jo Morris, Tom O’Sullivan, Ian Toyne

Warning: Some coarse language and adult themes.

Bookings: BOCS Ticketing, ph (08) 9484 1133, Groups 8+ ph (08) 9321 6831, www.bocsticketing.com.au/whats-on/686/white-divers-of-broome/

More info: www.bsstc.com.au/the-2012-season/the-white-divers-of-broome/

Hours: 11 am - 5 pm
Cost: 0
More Info: www.theconservatoriumproject.com

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The Conservatorium features 80 emerging and established artists, who were given the brief that their work must be contained within a glass, plastic or ceramic jar. The resultant artworks resonate as an industrious investigation into containment, seeing and preserving.

Curated by Renae Coles & Anna Dunnill, The Conservatorium is the first exhibition to take place at Perth's newest artist-run initiative (ARI), Paper Mountain.

EXHIBITION OPENING: Jan 27, 6-9pm

OPEN DAILY 11-5

The Conservatorium is a part of FRINGE WORLD Festival, Perth 2012.

Visit www.theconservatoriumproject.com for information about the exhibition and contributing artists.

Hours: Tues - Fri 12pm - late
Sat 10am - late
Cost: 0
More Info: bivouac.com.au/

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Miles Noel is the feature artist from January - March at Bivouac.
In this, his latest offering, Miles depicts portraits immersed within a fluidly painted semi-abstract landscape. Loosely sweeping brush strokes evocative of flowers and feathers are melded together with lush
semi-photographic realism, creating an arresting combination of styles. Miles employs his skills as a commercial photographer and graphic designer when constructing his paintings.
Be sure to grab a flyer and scan the QR codes with your smart phone to see a time-lapse video of how the work was made. All works are for sale.
Find out more about Miles at http://milesnoel.com.au

Hours: 10am - 5pm, closed Tuesdays
Cost: FREE
More Info: www.artgallery.wa.gov.au

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2012 marks a decade of the Tom Malone Prize. This acquisitive award for Australian glass artists has been the platform for the Gallery to collect some of the best work being made in the country today. The combined exhibitions feature work by 2012’s shortlisted makers, all past winners and a selection of glass works from the State Art Collection. Works have been selected to bring to view objects which have been recently purchased, and those works that precede and parallel the works of the Tom Malone Prize acquisitions. The display broadens viewers’ understanding about what is happening in the glass world and what is possible in the medium of glass.
Image credits: Clare Belfrage, Untitled (#291210) 2010. Blown glass with cane drawing,
36 x 50 x 9 cm. State Art Collection, Art Gallery of Western Australia. Purchased through the Tom Malone Art Prize, Art Gallery of Wsetern Australia Foundation, 2011.
© Clare Belfrage 2010. Photo: Rob Little.