WA Repeats

Just a thought about WA Theatre and the lack of inspiration to try something different - every year is like a repeat. Consider the following: 1) 2007 Limelight Theatre - Cabaret // 2008 Kwinana Theatre Workshop - Cabaret Tough act to follow - winner of Best Musical 2007 Finley’s (so why?) 2) 2007 GRADS - Importance of being Earnest // 2008 Limelight - Importance of being Earnest This show is done almost every year - lets make a joint promise to give it a break for 5 years! 3) 2008 Marloo - Pirates of Penzance // 2008 G&S Society (city) - Pirates of Penzance I know which production I would rather see!! 4) 2006 Playlovers - Seussical // 2008 Mandurah - Seussical Again another tough match - give it a few years to settle And there are lots more - this does not help create a fresh theatrical market. Two points: 1) let's mix it up a bit and ensure we are not repeating ourselves (5 year gaps) 2) Take risks - too many theatres just play it safe - take a chance; there is so much more theatre work out there which has yet to be touched. Just thoughts ......... DW