Western Sky Projects returns to Liberty Theatre Perth this November with something wildly different: Urinetown, The Musical, a riotous Tony Award-winning satire that’s equal parts bold, hilarious, and just a little bit unhinged.
From the team that brought Perth audiences last year’s acclaimed production of She Loves Me, Western Sky’s brand-new production of Urinetown, The Musical brings together 18 powerhouse WA performers, a live 5-piece band, and a story that flushes conventional musicals down the drain.
Running at the Liberty Theatre in Perth from 7 – 15 November, Urinetown, The Musical is a fast-paced black comedy set in a town gripped by a catastrophic water shortage. As amenities dry up, even the most basic human rights are privatised – including the right to pee.
When one man leads a rebellion against the corporate-controlled toilets, chaos ensues in this anarchic and hilariously self-aware satire. Expect big voices, big laughs, and more than a few revolutions.
Written by Greg Kotis (book and lyrics) and Mark Hollmann (music and lyrics), Urinetown ran for over 960 performances on Broadway, and won three Tony Awards including Best Book and Best Original Score. Known for its razor-sharp wit, bold political commentary, and gleeful subversion of musical theatre tropes, the show has since been staged in over 30 countries worldwide.
Directed by Andrew Baker, with musical direction by Taui Pinker, choreography by Tess Howieson, set & costume design by Rhi Walker and lighting by Tess Reuvers, Urinetown continues Western Sky Projects’ mission to present ambitious, artist-led productions made right here in Western Australia.
Urinetown, The Musical runs from 7 – 15 November at the Liberty Theatre, 81 Barrack Street Perth WA 6000.
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1393260
Website: https://www.westernskyprojects.com.au/
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