Welcome from the Artistic Director

2008 Festival a record success!

As the 2008 Perth International Arts Festival draws to a close we would like to thank you for your support and enthusiasm for the Festival - our best to date!

Families embraced the Festival coming in record numbers to the Perth Writers Festival free Family Day, the Lotterywest Festival Celebration, the Lotterywest Floating Films and vibrant street theatre performances in the city.

With sell-out seasons of Black Watch, Jandamarra, The Turning and Trad and sold out shows for 15 nights at the new Beck's Music Box.

Shelagh Magadza

2009 Festival: 13 February–7 March