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“Young people’s stories were heard, skills were seen, and passions were shared”, says Southern Edge Arts’ Lead Teaching Artist Cassy Turner. Showcase 2026 was officially our best-attended showcase yet! On Saturday, 27 June 2026, a nearly full house gathered at the Albany Entertainment Centre to witness an unforgettable evening of daring acts, joy, and creativity from the talented young people of Kinjarling Albany. Flying High and Sharing Stories Spectacular performances on the trapeze, silks,...

I Hate It Here? – A Surreal Success in Denmark In March, Denmark’s emerging theatre-makers unleashed something wonderfully strange at the Denmark Civic Centre. I Hate It Here?, a sharp, hilarious new script written by participants of the Southern Edge Arts Theatre Program and directed by Deb Edmondson, delivered a bold, unpredictable performance to our community. Every so often, a show comes along that captures the brilliant, creative spirit of Denmark: the humour, the willingness to embrace...

A night of fire, culture and community. On Saturday, 16 May 2026, a powerful performance celebrated the resilience of people in the face of historic change. Kaarla Wirren brought strength, spirit, and the fire that connects us all to a packed audience of nearly 1000 people at the Amphitheatre of Albany’s Historic Whaling Station. Born from the cultural vision of Elder Aunty Carol Pettersen and led by Noongar Director Rachael Colmer, the production invited audiences into a story deeply shaped...