inMyCommunity - Perth, Western Australia

Play is of National Interest

Grant Cartwright, James Bell, Stuart Halusz and Julia Bell.

WRITER/director Aidan Fennessy uses his family relationship with sound recordist Tony Stewart (21), who was part of the Channel 7 team of three killed by Indonesians at Balibo in 1975, to the full in his production of National Interest. more »

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Passion for sharing

Artist Ashley Hay, who has been an art teacher for most of her life, is now an artist in residence. Picture: Neil Mulligan www.communitypix.com.au d379036

LOCAL artists will be displaying their work at Australia’s most popular Craft and Quilt Fair at Perth’s Exhibition Centre from May 23 to 27. more »

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True crime book a hit

AUTHOR Rochelle Jackson has made her name interviewing some of Australia’s most notorious criminals including Martin Bryant, Carl Williams and Mark “Chopper” Read. more »

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Local author pens new novel

WESTERN Australian writer Fiona Palmer has penned her third novel, The Road Home. more »

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Indigenous history inspires artist

Perth artist Patrick Doherty who is exhibiting his new works, dubbed Tales of Hierarchy. IMAGE: Andrew Ritchie

JANUARY 26, 2012, elicited an emotional response from Patrick Doherty. more »

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Meet the artist

Textile artist Trudi Pollard is a master of her craft.

ONE of WA’s most prolific and talented textile artists Trudi Pollard will be bringing her artistic talents to the Gary Holland Community Centre as part of the Rockingham Regional Arts (RRA) Meet the Artist event on May 10. more »

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Comedy throwback

Ventriloquist David Strassman with his evil partner Chuck Wood.

DAVID Strassman is a master of ‘throwing’ his voice but when it comes to speaking his mind on the obscure and dwindling art of ventriloquism, he is loud and clear. more »

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New scooter gets Judith out again

Judith Laudehr with a memento of her last play, <I>Jigsaw</I>, for which she received a Best Actress

PERFORMING on stage at the Koorliny Arts Centre was the centre of Judith Laudehr’s universe for more than 20 years, until heart failure pulled her back two years ago. more »

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Gavin case probed

Dawn Pascoe, Steven Finnegan and Nick Candy in John Gavin.

ACTOR, writer and producer Nick Candy discovered the tale of John Gavin in a very modern way – the Fremantle Prison website. more »

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Music, comedy in Dinner for One

Terry Winter as the butler and co-performer Lorraine Page in <I>Dinner for One.</I>

ROCKINGHAM resident Terry Winter will be appearing in a production embedded with music and comedy at the Phoenix Theatre this May. more »

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Troupe ready to raise the roof

Chris Isaacs, Tom Vowles and Gita Bezard are in fine form preparing to raise funds for Save the Children WA.

THE members of Perth improvisational comedy troupe The Big Hoo-Haa! are a giving bunch. more »

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Rallying to help out

Constable Andrew Osenton with comedians (from left) Sam Longley and Damon Lockwood. Picture: Marcus Whisson www.communitypix.com.au d376918

PERTH Constable Andrew Osenton has never met fellow police officer Ryan Marron, who contracted the potentially fatal disease Murray Valley encephalitis after being bitten by a mosquito last year. more »

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Monologues touch all the emotions

David Nelson, centre, with Susannah Devenish and Sue Mainwaring.

FORMER Rockingham Senior High School student David Nelson will be jumping back on the stage for an award-winning series of solo pieces in Talking Heads this month at Limelight Theatre in Wanneroo. more »

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Local art enthusiasts wanted for city planning

Kwinana Mayor Carol Adams and Kwinana cultural development co-ordinator Pascal Veyradier. Picture: Neil Mulligan www.communitypix.com.au d376797

KWINANA Council is looking for local art enthusiasts to become advisors on the Town’s future art collection and public art master plan. more »

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Students embark on a creative journey

Trevor Walley, Ashley Collard, Katy Watson-Kell, Aboriginal education officer Francesca Maumill and project co-ordinator Lee Taylor. d376149

SAFETY Bay Primary School will join 12 schools across WA in a program linking students with local artists to enhance creativity within the education curriculum. more »

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