His Maj in the Limelight
Celebrate 120 years of His Majesty’s Theatre, Perth’s most iconic live performance venue in the heart of the historic King Street Precinct.
Explore the history and culture of the area in a week long program of projections, tours, family activities, music and live broadcasts from 21 - 28 April as part of the Lotterywest Boorloo Heritage Festival.
Crew & King is open daily from 4:30pm until late 21 to 27 April, and 10am to 7pm (kitchen closes at 6pm) on Sunday 28 April.
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Event Showings
Sun 21 to Sun 28 Apr | Various times
Price
Free events (some bookings required)
Location
825 Hay Street
Perth WA 6000
Accessibility
Accessible toilets
Wheelchair access
What’s on:
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Projections & Pictures: Sun 21 – to Sun 28 April
His Maj lights up every evening from dusk to midnight in a light and sound projection installation (on a 5 minute loop) that celebrates 120 years of His Majesty’s Theatre.
During the day, view historic images and films in shopfront windows. Catch a glimpse of early Perth in Streets Scenes in Perth filmed and screened in Perth in 1907 by the Corrick family entertainers.
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Music
Enjoy live music inside and outside his Majesty’s every evening from 21 to 28th April (excluding 25 April, ANZAC Day).
Sun 21 Apr 4:30pm -
6:15pmWAAPA Performers, 822 Hay Street Mon 22 Apr 4:30pm -
6:15pmWAAPA Performers, His Majesty’s Balcony Tue 23 Apr 4:30pm -
6:15pmWAAPA Performers, corner Hay & King Streets Wed 24 Apr 4:30pm -
6:15pmWAAPA Performers, His Majesty’s Balcony Fri 26 Apr 4:30pm -
6:15pmWAAPA Performers, 822 Hay Street Sat 27 Apr 4:30pm -
6:15pmWAAPA Performers, 822 Hay Street Sun 28 Apr 4:30pm -
6:15pmGina Williams & Guy Ghouse perform on His Majesty’s Balcony Sun 28 Apr
12pm -
3pmAustralian National Choral Association, Singing in the City perform at
venues across the city including His Majesty’s Theatre Foyer and
Downstairs at The Maj -
Talks and Tours
Take a free tour or talk to learn more about the art, history and culture of the precinct.
Mon 22 Apr 5:30pm -
6:30pmHistory Through Street Art with Oh Hey WA Tue 23 Apr 5:30pm -
7:30pmBackstage stories at His Majesty’s Theatre
Bringing Music To The Stage - Kobi Morisson (bookings essential)Wed 24 Apr 5:30pm -
7pmCheers to History: exploring Perth’s earliest bars with Eddie Marcus Fri 26 Apr 5:30pm -
6:30pmHistory Through Street Art with Oh Hey WA Fri 26 Apr 5:30pm -
7:30pmBackstage Stories at His Majesty’s Theatre
Managing The Stage - Dr Sue Fenty Studham (bookings essential)Sat 27 Apr 5:45pm -
7:15pmMusical History Tours of Perth with Hidden deTours Sun 28 Apr 10am Historic Talk at His Majesty’s Theatre
Historical Highlights of His Majesty's Theatre (bookings essential)Sun 28 Apr 11am Behind the Scenes Tours (bookings essential) Sun 28 Apr 11:30am &
12:30pmCYC N Sound Tour (bookings essential) Sun 28 Apr 3pm Backstage Stories at His Majesty’s Theatre
Designing The Stage - Bryan Woltjen (bookings essential)Sun 28 Apr 5:45pm -
7:15pmMusical History Tours of Perth with Hidden deTours -
Experiences
Fri 26 Apr 3:30pm - late Experience an unforgettable evening with the Sip and Sea Sundowner at His Majesty’s Theatre. Join us on Friday 26 April from 3:30 PM until late for a relaxed gathering on the balconies of His Majesty’s Theatre. Enjoy freshly shucked oysters, lobster sliders, and special champagne offerings against the charming backdrop of the theatre and the city. Come and unwind with friends as you soak in the ambience of the evening.
Sun 28 Apr 10am - 10:45am Storytime Adventures (3 - 7 years) Sun 28 Apr 10am -
4pmTheatrical Stage Make-up - North Metropolitan TAFE Northbridge Diploma of
Screen & Media - Specialist Make-up students.Sun 28 Apr 10am -
4pmMemory Booth – His Majesty’s Theatre is turning 120 years old this year and we
just know it’s brimming with stories and experiences. This is your opportunity to
share a moment, an encounter or a recollection and be a part of these special celebrations.Sun 28 Apr 10am -
4pmBe a star for the Day! - Photobooth and dress-up activity Sun 28 Apr 10am -
4pmKids' craft – step into the spotlight and unleash your creativity with our Kids' Craft Activity Table Sun 28 Apr 11am - 12pm Children's Dance Workshop Sun 28 Apr 11am -
2pmAn Operatic Transformation - special effect face painting with
make-up artists from the WA OperaSun 28 Apr 12:30pm - 1:30pm Dance Workshop (16+) Sun 28 Apr High Tea at The Maj - $30pp plus optional sparkling wine add ons.
Seating available between 1:30 to 2:25pm; event finishes 4:30pmSun 28 Apr 2pm -
3pmFamily Silent Disco on stage at His Majesty's Sun 28 Apr 2:30pm - 3:30m Storytime Adventures (3 - 7 years) Sun 28 Apr 4pm -
5pmFamily Silent Disco on stage at His Majesty's ABC Radio Perth Live BroadcastMonday 22 to Friday 26 April (excluding Anzac Day)
ABC will be broadcasting live from King Street as part of the Boorloo Heritage Festival. Peer into the windows of 38 King Street to see the Afternoons and Drive shows each day, before the projection light and sound show commences at His Majesty’s Theatre nightly from dusk. The Theatre balconies and Crew & King Café will be open to the public during the show.