Artist Talks really help you get the most out of the fantastic events on offer throughout the Festival. A fascinating line-up of artists, writers, directors and performers discuss the inspiration and motivation behind their work and remarkable careers.

No bookings required.

NOSTALGIA
Yukichi Matsumoto, Writer/Director
In conversation with Shelagh Magadza, Artistic Director, Perth Festival
Sun 15 Feb, post-show
Perth Convention Exhibition Centre Pavilion 6

THEATRE OF VOICES
Paul Hillier, Director
In conversation with Evan Kennea, Program Manager: Music, Perth Festival
Mon 16 Feb, 7.15pm
Winthrop Hall

BALLET DU GRAND THEATRE DE GENEVE
Philippe Cohen, Director
In conversation with Chrissie Parrott, Choreographer and Agnes Michelet, General Manager, Strut Dance
Wed 18 Feb, 6.30pm
His Majesty’s Theatre – Dress Circle Bar

THE NEW ELECTRIC BALLROOM
Enda Walsh, Playwright
In conversation with Melissa Cantwell, Artistic Director, Perth Theatre company
Thur 19 Feb, 6.30pm 
Perth Town Hall (upstairs) 

dig: directions in groove
Scott Saunders, Musician
In conversation with Lucky Oceans
Thur 19 Feb, doors open 7pm, talk commences 7.30pm
Beck’s Music Box
ENTRY LIMITED TO TICKET HOLDERS ONLY

THE NARGUN AND THE STARS
Meet the creatures and learn a little more of their history
Fri 20, Tue 24, Wed 25, Thur 26, Fri 27 Feb, 8pm

SECKOU KEITA SKQ
Seckou Keita, Band Leader
In conversation with Lucky Oceans
Tue 24 Feb, doors open 7pm, talk commences 7.30pm
Beck’s Music Box
ENTRY LIMITED TO TICKET HOLDERS ONLY

THE WAR OF THE ROSES
Benedict Andrews, Director/co-adaptor and Tom Wright, co-adaptor
In conversation with Kate Cherry, Artistic Director, Black Swan State Theatre company
Sat 28 Feb, 6pm Tom Wright, co-adaptor
In conversation with Kate cherry, Artistic Director, Black Swan State Theatre Company Wed 4 March, 6pm
His Majesty’s Theatre – Dress Circle Bar

GISELLE
Michael Keegan-Dolan, Writer/Director
In conversation with Marcus Canning, Director, Artrage
Wed 4 March, 9pm Fri 6 March, 9pm
Perth Convention Exhibition Centre Foyer Pavilion 6

A FLOWERING TREE
Patrick Nolan, Director; Marshall McGuire, Executive Manager, Artistic Planning WASO; and Evan Kennea, Program Manager: Music, Perth Festival
Fri 6 March, 6.30pm Sat 7 March, 6.30pm
Perth Concert Hall