Perth Theatre Guide: Top 5 Shows for June 2026
Perth's June 2026 theatre lineup features five major productions. 'MJ The Musical' at Crown Theatre from June 6 stars Ilario Grant as Michael Jackson and Liam Damons as teenage Michael, with local performers Kyle Lamar Mitchell, Sarah Morrison, Tim Wright, and G Madison IV. The show has entertained over 6 million since its 2022 Broadway debut. 'Romeo and Juliet' at Heath Ledger Theatre (June 12-17) is directed by Tom Healy with a modern, no-tights approach, performed by WAAPA third-year students. '21 Hearts' honors WWII nurse Vivian Bullwinkel and the nurses of the Vyner Brooke, playing at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre on June 12 and Albany Entertainment Centre on June 20. 'The Almighty Sometimes' by Kendall Feaver, directed by Emily McLean, explores mental illness and identity, running at Subiaco Arts Centre from June 19 to July 5, with a Q&A on June 30. 'A Magical Guide to Fighting Fascism' by Asha Cornelia Cluer at Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre on June 13 combines live music, magical realism, and multilingual storytelling. Additional shows include 'Footloose: The Musical' at The Regal Theatre until June 14.
Key facts
- MJ The Musical at Crown Theatre from June 6
- Ilario Grant stars as Michael Jackson in MJ
- Liam Damons plays teenage Michael Jackson
- Local Perth performers: Kyle Lamar Mitchell, Sarah Morrison, Tim Wright, G Madison IV
- MJ The Musical has entertained over 6 million since 2022 Broadway debut
- Romeo and Juliet at Heath Ledger Theatre June 12-17
- Director Tom Healy's production has no tights, sword fights, or codpieces
- Romeo and Juliet performed by WAAPA third-year acting students
- 21 Hearts about WWII nurse Vivian Bullwinkel at Mandurah June 12 and Albany June 20
- 21 Hearts playwright Jenny Davis OAM commissioned for YA novel shortlisted for 2025 WA Premier's Book Awards
- The Almighty Sometimes by Kendall Feaver at Subiaco Arts Centre June 19-July 5
- The Almighty Sometimes includes Q&A with creatives on June 30
- A Magical Guide to Fighting Fascism by Asha Cornelia Cluer at Kalamunda June 13
- Footloose: The Musical at The Regal Theatre until June 14
Entities
Artists
- Michael Jackson
- Ilario Grant
- Liam Damons
- Kyle Lamar Mitchell
- Sarah Morrison
- Tim Wright
- G Madison IV
- Tom Healy
- Vivian Bullwinkel
- Jenny Davis OAM
- Kendall Feaver
- Emily McLean
- Asha Cornelia Cluer
- Nanci Nott
Institutions
- Crown Theatre
- Heath Ledger Theatre
- State Theatre Centre of Western Australia
- WAAPA
- Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
- Albany Entertainment Centre
- Subiaco Arts Centre
- Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre
- The Regal Theatre
- Black Swan State Theatre Company
- Fremantle Press
- ArtsHub
- ScreenHub
- Canberra Critics Circle
Locations
- Perth
- Sydney
- Broadway
- Crown Theatre
- Heath Ledger Theatre
- State Theatre Centre of Western Australia
- Mandurah
- Albany
- Subiaco
- Kalamunda
- The Regal Theatre
- Western Australia
- Australia