Camera Icon George Shevtsov stars in The Shepherd's Hut. Credit: Supplied by Black Swan State The/TheWest
The Shepherd's Hut
Saturday May 9 to 31, State Theatre Centre of WA, Perth
Black Swan Theatre Company presents this stage adaptation of Tim Winton's novel about the unlikely bond formed between a teenage runaway and a disgraced Irish former priest in WA's harsh Saltlands. Brought to the stage by playwright Tim McGarry and director Matt Edgerton, and starring George Shevtsov. Tickets $30 to $119, from tickets.artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au.
Ralph McTell: Somewhere Down The Road Farewell Tour
Saturday May 9, 7:30pm, Studio Underground, Perth
Fifty years after he first toured Australia, the UK folk singer-songwriter is returning with a swag of stories and songs. He is best known for having penned the much-loved song Streets Of London in 1969. Tickets $80 to $90 from tickets.artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au.
2026 Banh Mi Festival
Saturday May 9, 11am to 9pm, Yokine Reserve, Yokine
This is the third year of this popular celebration of the Vietnamese street food. There will be face painting, lion dancing by GDPT Chanh Tin Lion Dance Troupe, carnival rides and side show games, live music, market stalls, and lots and lots of banh mi. Free.
Red Hot Summer Tour
Saturday May 9, 1pm, Whitfords Nodes Park, Hillarys
Camera Icon Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly. Credit: Joe Brennan/TheWest
We're unsure if you can call an event occurring in mid-May Red Hot Summer, but apparently you can. This one-day mini-festival has an epic line-up, headlined by Paul Kelly. He is joined by Missy Higgins. You can also catch The Cruel Sea, The Cat Empire, Kasey Chambers and Jess Hitchcock. Tickets $159.90 to $209.90 from Ticketmaster.
Five
Wednesday, May 13, 8pm, Perth HPC, Mt Claremont
Camera Icon Boy band Five - Sean, Ritchie, Scott, Abz and J - are finally touring again. Credit: Unknown/Supplied
Nineties boy band Five have reunited for a worldwide tour. Expect a lot of getting up before having to get back down again as they crank out hits like If Ya Gettin' Down, Everybody Get Up, and When The Lights Go Out. Tickets $119.90 to $399.90 from Ticketek.
Galantis
Thursday May 14, 7pm, Freo.Social, Fremantle
The dance music project of Christian Karlsson (aka Bloodshy, and a member of Miike Snow), who has collaborated with the likes of Madonna and Britney Spears. Notably, he co-wrote and produced Spears' hit Toxic. Expect a euphoric, high-energy set of electronic music. Tickets $69.90 from Moshtix.
Dracula
Friday May 15 to 30, His Majesty's Theatre, Perth
Camera Icon Jurgen Rahimi and Nikki Blain in Dracula, a WA Ballet production. Credit: MAURO PALMIERI Hypnosis Creative/TheWest
Journey to 15th-century Transylvania as WA Ballet resurrects audience favourite Dracula. With opulent costumes, a seductive storyline and a magnificent score, this is a stunning night out at the ballet. Tickets $30 to $170 from tickets.artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au.
Guy Sebastian
Friday May 15, 6pm, RAC Arena, Perth
Camera Icon Guy Sebastian. Credit: Tim Ashton/TheWest
The beloved Aussie singer is touring off the back of his latest album, 100 Times Around The Sun, but expect to hear hits from throughout his long career, including tracks like Battle Scars, Choir, and Before I Go. Tickets $105.90 to $357.75 from Ticketek.
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