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Theatre
Ages 8-12

Walk of the Whales by Nick Bland

September 22 - October 22

When the whales walk out of the ocean and into the streets, the people of Seaside don’t quite know what to think. At first, the whales are a wonder, swimming in...

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Theatre
Ages 5+

Stellarphant by James Foley

September 29 - October 3

Presented as part of the 2026 AWESOME International Arts Festival for Bright Young Things Stella the elephant has one big dream: to become an astronaut. The onl...

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Alistair Cover

2026 AWESOME Festival puts access and belonging front and centre with the launch of the new Access Guide, Sensory Nooks and the Skillbuilders partnership

Presented by Barking Gecko Arts, the AWESOME Festival is founded on the belief that creativity is a human right and that every child...

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Sophie Oli

Announcing our Blank Page 2026 Playwrights

Blank Page returns this year, supporting two Western Australian playwrights as they develop new ideas from pitch to first draft.We...

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WA's Biggest Family Festival Returns This September

The AWESOME Festival expands across Perth and regional WA, featuring world premieres, international artists, and $10 tickets for all...

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