Bunbury Events Listings

Bunbury Repertory Club: One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest

The Bunbury Repertory Club presents One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest. McMurphy believes that by acting a little crazy he won’t be sent to the prison work farm and would escape having to actually work. His plan backfires when he is sent to a mental asylum. Making the best of the situation he proceeds to turn the place upside down with gambling and generally upsetting the order of the place. This is a classic play performed by the Bunbury Repertory Club with both laughter and tears. Please refer to the website for play times and more information.

Daryl Braithwaite - Concert for Cure and Care for The Leukaemia Foundation

Legendary Australian singer Daryl Braithwaite comes to Bunbury, Western Australia, for the Inaugural 'Concert for Cure and Care' for The Leukaemia Foundation. In a distinguished career spanning more than 30 years, Daryl Braithwaite is one of Australia's award winning premier performers. With a voice that soars with inspiration, soul and warmth, Daryl Braithwaite should not be missed. Support The Leukaemia Foundation in the South West and Spread the Word to family and friends about the 'Concert for Cure and Care'. They need your help and support. Please refer to the website for more information.

David Campbell - Let's Go!

On the back of four top 10 albums featuring tracks from Broadway through to '60s pop, David Campbell is excited to release his album and tour - Let's Go! Initially inspired by the revolutionary 'second British invasion' of the early '80s, Let's Go is sure to be the biggest summer party album of 2011 and features hits including Let's Go, Shout To The Top, Come on Eileen, I'm Your Man and Tainted Love. David is one of the country's most popular entertainers. Known for his energetic live shows, and selling out tours from coast to coast - expect nothing less from this next Tour. Campbell will perform live with a big band, at Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre for one night only!

Dutch Swing College Band

The legendary Dutch Swing College Band, is still Europe’s most swingin’ jazz band since 1945. The popular saying goes: “There are two kinds of music, good music and bad music”. For the true fan of good traditional jazz music the choice is simple, because there is only one Dutch Swing College Band. In the great tradition of the great swing bands like Benny Goodman, the Dorsey brothers Tommy and Jimmy, and Count Basie, the Dutch Swing College Band just keeps on swingin’.

Family Proms Concert

Back by popular demand after the highly successful Family Proms Concert last year, the South West Philharmonic and the Bunbury City Band are joining forces again to provide you with an afternoon of fun family entertainment that is not to be missed! Celebrate all your musical favourites in an energetic, family atmosphere at the Family Proms Concert. And don’t forget, children’s tickets are free. Please refer to the website for more information.

Hi-5 Holiday!

Everyone loves a holiday and so will you. It’s a Hi-5 Holiday! Join the Hi-5 gang as they go on their special holiday with loads of singing, dancing and excitement. It’s a brand new show. Hi-5 Holiday features all your favourite songs plus some new ones as well. Join them for Hi-5 Holiday – it’s sure to be loads of fun!

John Williamson

Experience the iconic John Williamson at Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, unveiling his new songs from his forthcoming album release. Your chance to hear them performed live first! A modern day poet firmly cemented in the nation’s musical culture, John Williamson’s impressive career spans more than forty years. He has survived and soared in the often cut-throat entertainment industry. His unofficial anthems, tributes to legends and unsung heroes and tender ballads have captured the spirit of the nation in song unlike any other. His honest and passionate songs are synonymous with the country that inspires him and connect him with his countrymen regardless of age, sex or creed. You can call him what you want, Mallee Boy, True Blue or just plain Fair Dinkum; but there is no denying that after more than forty years in the music industry, John Williamson is truly an Australian icon.

Leo Sayer - The Show Must Go On

Hit-makers come and go in the fickle world of popular music, but Leo Sayer is a stayer, a powerhouse performer who is still captivating audiences globally after 40 years. Leo Sayer has sold millions of albums around the world and has had 20 worldwide top ten hits during his career and he continues to entertain audiences with an amazing live show featuring his uniquely powerful and recognisable voice. Since his first tour down under in the early ‘70s Leo fell in love with Australia and in 2009 became an Australian citizen. Leo Sayer - A remarkable artist, an amazing catalogue of songs and a sensational live show! Join Leo for one night and celebrate his amazing career - we know that you will feel like dancing!

New York's Les Ballets Eloelle 'Men in Pink Tights'

From the thrilling pirouettes of the male dancers (in male and female costumes) with brilliant choreography to the side splitting humour, Les Ballets Eloelle new show Men In Pink Tights is a show designed for the young and old. The greatest troupe of it is kind around the globe; Les Ballet’s Eloelle features over 50 ballets in its repertoire and an array of the best international professional male ballet dancers from thirteen nations. Les Ballets Elolle Men In Pink Tights personifies the elemental parody of both classic and present-day ballet. The combining of magnificent dance proficiency, bantering and clamorous wittiness with designed mannerisms, dance misadventures and naturally outrageous hissy fits by gentlemen role playing both masculine and feminine personas and dancing on perfect Pointe. Men in Pink Tights produces bang-up amusement and LOL “Lough Out Loud” family entertainment for all. Be truly amazed.

Raymond Crowe Unusualist - Bunbury

Raymond Crowe is Australia's only Unusualist. For those not in the know an unusualist is a master of intricate shadow puppetry, dancing jackets, ventriloquism, world class magic and brilliant audience participation. His signature piece 'The Shadows' has become an internet phenomenon with over one million hits worldwide. Raymond's unique brand of light hearted comedy, mischievous ventriloquism and exquisite shadow puppetry will guarantee belly laughs and gasps of amazement to those of any age. Please refer to the website for more information.

Shaolin Kung Fu

Shaolin Kung Fu presents a dynamic mix of kung fu styles from weaponry using rods, three section staffs, fighting fans, lungchuans, knives and spears to choreographed animal-inspired fight scenes and meditative reflections. Each performance moves seamlessly into the next creating a heady mix of agility, flexibility, stamina and beauty. Set to an intoxicating soundtrack that mixes traditional Chinese songs with the modern beat of drums and rhythm, the action of Shaolin Kung Fu will have audiences transfixed from the very first beat.

The Big Hoo Haa

In the style of Thank God You’re Here, The Big Hoo Haa! is an interactive show using audience suggestions to create improvised comedy sketches and a unique brand of storytelling. The comedians leave no song unsung, no joke undelivered and no pun unpunished in a mad dash to win the love of the crowd. You don’t have to be over 16 to have a laugh! A special all-ages show is on at 4.30pm suitable for families, students and youths! Please refer to the website for more information.

The Comedy Suitcase Tour

The Perth International Comedy Festival goes on the road and comes to Bunbury with the Comedy Suitcase Tour. Bringing laughs to regional Western Australia before the Festival kicks off in Perth, the Comedy Suitcase Tour will take a busload of comedians to Bunbury. Packed full of laughs, chuckles and guffaws, this two and a half hour comedy smorgasbord will have audiences rolling in the aisles. Upon opening the suitcase, audiences will find one Werzel to kick off proceedings, followed by a John Robertson with his charm and ukulele, as well as the outrageous Mike G from the USA. And, just when you thought the suitcase couldn't possibly hold anything else, internationally-renowned musical trio Tripod have managed to squeeze themselves in to headline the evening, bringing their songs and silliness to the regional stage.

WA Operas simulcast of Opera in the Park, supported by Lotterywest - Bunbury

With the generous support of Lotterywest, for the third year West Australian Opera is sending a live screen simulcast of City of Perth's Opera in the Park to regional centres. ‘The Pearlfishers’ by Georges Bizet will be presented in Supreme Court Gardens, Perth and the event will be simulcast in real time onto a live screen in Bunbury (Graham Bricknell Music Shell). The opera will star Henry Choo and Western Australia’s own stunning Katja Webb. Featuring the West Australian Symphony Orchestra conducted by Brian Castles-Onion and director Stuart Maunder. All events are free and patrons are encouraged to bring friends and family to picnic under the stars. Please refer to the website for more information.