Subiaco
Guides

The Lucky Cat
The Lucky Cat is a witty and delightful new puppetry show for all ages about luck, fate and optimism
- Dates:Jan 15 - 16, 18 - 19
- Time(s):5.30pm 15 Jan, 12pm and 2pm 16,18,19 Jan
- Venue:Subiaco Arts Centre
- Festivals:Fringe Festival
Details
- Hosted By:Subiaco Arts Centre
- Ticket Price:Adults $20, Children under 12 $15, family $55, Groups of 6 or more $16 per ticket plus booking fees.
- Type:For Kids
- Performing Arts:Puppetry,Theatre
- Event Venue:Subiaco Arts Centre,Subilicious
- Produced By:Fringe World
Description
The Lucky Cat is a meaningful tale, exploring contemporary family dynamics, speaking to both adults and children. The story features Alex, the unluckiest child in the whole world - she tries, and she tries but can't seem to catch a break, that is until she meets Tet, the luckiest cat in the world. They set out on an epic adventure to retrieve Alex's luck from the world of Fate and along the way learn what luck really is. The Lucky Cat is a show for all ages by Monkey Brain, Perth's newest company creating physical and visual theatre for young audiences.

Free [email protected] Picnic Concerts
- [email protected]
- (08) 9237 9222
- https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/concerts?fbclid=IwAR1VJfyafs8dpRwqfTrYbvfloUoZR122gUInlL15bbpz4yTZJGUMvc0zwpc&fbclid=IwAR1VJfyafs8dpRwqfTrYbvfloUoZR122gUInlL15bbpz4yTZJGUMvc0zwpc
Pack a picnic and a rug and head down to the family-friendly [email protected] concert series this summer.
- Dates:Jan 17, 24, 31
- Time(s):5pm - 7pm
- Venue:Multiple Locations
Details
- Hosted By:City of Subiaco
- Type:Free,Community,Pet-Friendly
- Music:Free,Gig Guide
Description
Six concerts will be held on Sundays from 5pm to 7pm until Sunday 31 January 2021. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and a mat or low chairs to enjoy the beautiful Subi evenings. A dessert van will be available at each event.
Sunday 17 January - Tropicalia @ Market Square
An authentic Latin band with members from Colombia, Chile and Argentina. You can expect a Carribean rhythm performance with a line up of Congas, Trumpets, Drums, Electric Guitars, Piano, Guiro and Diatonic Accordion, along with three bilingual vocalists able to sing in Spanish, English or Portuguese.
Sunday 24 January - Murphy's Lore @ Lake Jualbup
A favourite from last year's series, Murphy’s Lore will perform an Australia Day tribute to Aussie music legends, including Cold Chisel, INXS, Powderfinger, John Farnham, ACDC, Hoodoo Gurus and more. An Auslan interpreter will be on stage for this concert.
Sunday 31 January - The Australian Beatles @ Lake Jualbup
A Beatles tribute band, featuring authentic costumes including the iconic Beatles hair, the psychedelic Sergeant Pepper's costume and more. Get ready to sing along to arguably the most iconic band of all time.

The Lost Smile By Nadia King Live Reading
- [email protected]
- (08) 9237 9200
- https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/default.aspx
- https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/school-holiday-activity-book-launch-nadia-king-tickets-131153929935
Hosted during the school holidays, King's book launch welcomes families and children to a pizza party and live reading of this new picture book with themes of dealing with feeling sad and blue.
- Dates:Jan 18
- Time(s):Opens 6.00pm and finishes 7.30pm
- Venue:Evelyn H Parker Library
Details
- Hosted By:City of Subiaco
- Ticket Price:Free (Registration necessary for both adults and children)
- Type:For Kids,Free
- Other:Literature
Description
The new picture book will be launched at this special family friendly event, with pizza and a live reading by author, Nadia King.
Australian author Nadia L King was born in Dublin, Ireland. She is a children's author and short story writer who believes passionately in the power of stories to make the world a better place.

School Holidays Activity - Lego Club (SOLD OUT)
- [email protected]
- (08) 9237 9222
- https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/default.aspx
- https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/school-holidays-activities-lego-club-tickets-131157777443
As part of Subiaco Library's free school holiday programs, families are invited to bring the kids to the lego challenges and lego club.
- Dates:Jan 19
- Time(s):2.30pm - 3.30pm
- Venue:Evelyn H Parker Library
Details
- Hosted By:City of Subiaco
- Ticket Price:Free (Registration necessary)
- Type:For Kids,Free
- Other:Arts & Crafts
Description
Come along to Subiaco Library and join in the Lego Challenges. How high can you build a tower in 60 seconds? Build a maze with obstacles for a marble. Mini marble golf anyone? Subiaco library runs a free school holiday program for school children aged five and up. An adult must accompany children, and remain within the library, during all activities.

School Holidays Activity - Make Your Own Maze Game (SOLD OUT)
- [email protected]
- (08) 9237 9222
- https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/default.aspx
- https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/school-holidays-activities-make-your-own-maze-game-tickets-131157083367
This school holidays, children aged five and up are invited to create their own Maze Game in an arts and crafts activity day in Subiaco.
- Dates:Jan 19
- Time(s):10.30am - 11.30am
- Venue:Evelyn H Parker Library
Details
- Hosted By:City of Subiaco
- Ticket Price:Free (Sold Out)
- Type:For Kids,Free
- Other:Arts & Crafts
Description
Head to Subiaco Library for a school holidays design activity. Use recycled CD cases to design and make your own boredom busting maze game. Make it as easy or mind boggling as you want. An adult must accompany children and remain within the library during all activities.

Ashes to Dust
- [email protected]
- (08) 9227 6288
- https://www.yvettewall.com/
- https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/ashes-to-dust-fw2021
A one-act comedy about the trials and tribulations of modern marriage – and international cricket.
- Dates:Jan 20 - 22
- Time(s):7:30pm or 8:30pm
- Venue:Studio at Subiaco Arts Centre
- Festivals:Fringe Festival
Details
- Hosted By:Fringe World
- Ticket Price:$20
- Performing Arts:Comedy
- Produced By:Fringe World
- Event Venue:Subiaco Arts Centre,Subilicious
Description
Mayhem unfolds as Lydia discovers a new lease on life the night before she and her daughter are due to scatter the ashes of their recently departed husband and father into Fremantle Harbour.

Pitch Slapped
- [email protected]
- (08) 9227 6288
- https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/pitch-slapped-fw2021
- https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/pitch-slapped-fw2021
Prepare to be PITCH SLAPPED. A family-friendly show that will have you tapping your feet and singing along.
- Dates:Jan 23
- Time(s):6:30 pm
- Venue:Main Auditorium at Subiaco Arts Centre
- Festivals:Fringe Festival
Details
- Hosted By:Fringe World
- Ticket Price:$27
- Performing Arts:Musicals
- Produced By:Fringe World
- Event Venue:Subiaco Arts Centre,Subilicious
Description
Perth's first singing acapella competition is back for yet another exciting year!

A Nought For A Cross
- [email protected]
- (08) 9227 6288
- https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/a-nought-for-a-cross-fw2021
- https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/a-nought-for-a-cross-fw2021
Western Showdown meets Karate Kid! In this comedy Noughts and Crosses is taken to a new extreme.
- Dates:Jan 28 - 30
- Time(s):6:30 pm
- Venue:Studio at Subiaco Arts Centre
- Festivals:Fringe Festival
Details
- Hosted By:Fringe World
- Ticket Price:$29
- Performing Arts:Comedy
- Produced By:Fringe World
- Event Venue:Subiaco Arts Centre,Subilicious
Description
Trev had his very own playground; Life. Was. Awesome. Until he lost everything to the tyrannical Damo in a ferocious Noughts and Crosses grudge match. With his newfound ally Donald, Trev must seek the wisdom of former champion Lucy Lu-Lu to save the day.

School Holidays Activity - Decorate Book Ends (SOLD OUT)
Decorate book ends using paint, pictures, paper and anything else that makes the right side of your brain tingle.
- Dates:Jan 28
- Time(s):10.30am - 11.30am
- Venue:Evelyn H Parker Library
Details
- Hosted By:City of Subiaco
- Ticket Price:Free (Sold Out)
- Type:For Kids,Free
- Other:Arts & Crafts
Description
Take them home to hold up your books, and make your bookshelves look amazing. Different sizes and colours to choose from.
Beware this will be a messy, but fun, activity!
Subiaco library runs a free school holiday program for school children aged five and up. An adult must accompany children, and remain within the library, during all activities.

School Holidays Activity - Games Club
- [email protected]
- (08) 9237 9222
- https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/default.aspx
- https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/school-holidays-activities-games-club-tickets-131159295985
For families with children who enjoy games, the Subiaco Library has introduced a games club to their school holiday events.
- Dates:Jan 28
- Time(s):2.30pm - 3.30pm
- Venue:Evelyn H Parker Library
Details
- Hosted By:City of Subiaco
- Ticket Price:Free (Registration necessary)
- Type:For Kids,Free
Description
Come along to Subiaco Library and play board games and card games with friends, including chess, monopoly and connect four. You are also welcome to bring along you favourite board game to share. For school children aged five and up, an adult must accompany children, and remain within the library, during all activities.

Growing Pains: A New Australian Musical
- [email protected]
- (08) 9227 6288
- https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/growing-pains-a-new-australian-musical-fw2021
- https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/growing-pains-a-new-australian-musical-fw2021
Who are you and who do you want to be? Watch as these characters discover their own answers to some of life's biggest questions.
- Dates:Feb 3 - 6
- Time(s):7 pm
- Venue:Studio at Subiaco Arts Centre
- Festivals:Fringe Festival
Details
- Hosted By:Fringe World
- Ticket Price:$25
- Performing Arts:Musicals
- Produced By:Fringe World
- Event Venue:Subiaco Arts Centre,Subilicious
Description
In three mini-musicals, societies definition of ‘love’ is challenged. The characters explore the complexity of growing up and the confusion of young relationships in today's world. Chronicling sexual discoveries, finding "the one" and doing the right thing in spite of its challenges.

American Country Music Show
- [email protected]
- 9388 2066
- https://www.facebook.com/events/2777136672607132/?active_tab=about
- https://premier.ticketek.com.au/events/ACOUNTRY20/venues/REP/performances/EREP2020905AC/tickets
Experience the stage set that will transport you all the way ‘hand clapping and toe tapping’ to Nashville and back.
- Dates:Feb 5
- Time(s):7:30 pm
- Venue:Regal Theatre
Details
- Hosted By:Encore Entertainment
- Ticket Price:$57.85
- Music:Country & Folk
- Event Venue:Regal Theatre
Description
The American Country Music Show pays homage to the genre's icons with songs from Brooks & Dunn, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Shania Twain, Alan Jackson, and Johnny Cash. Featuring International vocalists Barry Gee, Tracie Redding and Rosie O’Brien, the singers will be backed by a superb seven-piece live band that will get you moving in your seat.

Armistice
- [email protected]
- (08) 9227 6288
- https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/armistice-fw2021
- https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/armistice-fw2021
Transcend into a night of spoken word and live music.
- Dates:Feb 8 & 9
- Time(s):7:00 pm
- Venue:St Andrew's Church Subiaco
- Festivals:Fringe Festival
Details
- Hosted By:Fringe World
- Ticket Price:$15
- Produced By:Fringe World
- Event Venue:Subilicious
Description
Armistice features both old and modern poetry in response to the cessation of hostilities, interspersed with music responses.

Golden Aged Girls
- [email protected]
- (08) 9227 6288
- https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/golden-aged-girls-fw2021
- https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/golden-aged-girls-fw2021
Despite their modern upbringing, this duo craves the glamorous life that accompanied the Golden Age of music theatre. They soon realise the funeral industry may be their true calling...
- Time(s):6:30 pm
- Festivals:Fringe Festival
- Dates:Feb 9, 11, 12 & 13
- Venue:Studio at Subiaco Arts Centre
Details
- Ticket Price:$34.00 to $36.00
- Performing Arts:Cabaret
- Produced By:Fringe World
- Event Venue:Subiaco Arts Centre,Subilicious
- Hosted By:Fringe World
Description
The funeral business that kept star sopranos, Ruth and Irene, afloat has dried up. Now, the pressure is on for their daughters to step into the spotlight. Unfortunately, Judy and Barbara refuse to live in their mother's shadows, reigniting a deadly, unquenchable thirst for fame.

What Makes a Musical a Musical – The (Musical) Cabaret
- [email protected]
- (08) 9227 6288
- https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/what-makes-a-musical-a-musical-the-musical-cabaret-fw2021
- https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/what-makes-a-musical-a-musical-the-musical-cabaret-fw2021
Follow the creative agony of a composer in this hilarious cabaret on what really goes into making a musical! Meet demanding divas, sad ingenues and more all wanting their moment to shine.
- Dates:Feb 9, 11, 12 & 13
- Time(s):8pm
- Venue:Studio at Subiaco Arts Centre
- Festivals:Fringe Festival
Details
- Hosted By:Fringe World
- Ticket Price:$35
- Performing Arts:Cabaret,Musicals
- Produced By:Fringe World
- Event Venue:Subiaco Arts Centre,Subilicious