One of the world’s most beloved musicals is set to make a splash at Koorliny Arts Centre this November, as Singin’ in the Rain brings the glamour, comedy and unforgettable music of Hollywood’s Golden Age to the stage.
Few musicals capture the romance and spectacle of Hollywood quite like Singin’ in the Rain. With its memorable score, exuberant choreography and infectious humour, this much-loved musical celebrates the magic of cinema while offering a delightful reminder of an era when the arrival of talking pictures changed the entertainment industry forever.
Set in late 1920s Hollywood, Singin’ in the Rain follows silent film star Don Lockwood, whose carefully cultivated screen career faces an unexpected challenge as the film industry embraces the arrival of sound.
Alongside his loyal friend and performing partner Cosmo Brown, aspiring actress Kathy Selden and the decidedly less adaptable Lina Lamont, Don finds himself caught up in a transformation that threatens to turn Hollywood upside down.
Based on the celebrated 1952 MGM film, the stage musical features a book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, with music by Nacio Herb Brown and lyrics by Arthur Freed. The score has become firmly embedded in popular culture, with audiences able to look forward to such familiar favourites as Good Morning, Make ’Em Laugh, and, of course, the unforgettable title number, Singin’ in the Rain.
At the centre of the Koorliny Arts Centre production is Matt Ballantine as Don Lockwood, joined by Emily Lambert as Kathy Selden, Rp van der Westhuizen as Cosmo Brown and Melissa Tranchita as Lina Lamont.
The principal cast is supported by Ben Mullings as R.F. Simpson, Jamie Jewell as Roscoe Dexter, Natalie Burbage as Dora Bailey / Miss Dinsmore, Mary Carter as Roz, Melissa Kelly as Zelda, Phoebe Tempra as Olga, Jesse Angus as Production Tenor, Ethan Watts as Young Don and Lucas Johnson as Young Cosmo.
The ensemble features Addison Blizzard, Tori Brown, Erin Bullivant, Dorian Dark, Charlie Darlington, Hannah Jones, Jason Nettle and Chloe Palliser.
Bringing this production to the stage is a creative team led by director Blake Jenkins, with choreography by Allen Blachford and musical direction by Kate McIntosh. The creative team includes scenic and lighting designer Jon Lambert, costume designers Alexis Kirk, Sophie Kirk and Nanna Roz, prop designer Natalie Burbage, sound designer Jonathan Hoey, production manager Katherine Freind and stage manager Katie Sullivan.
With its combination of romance, physical comedy, memorable musical numbers and the sheer theatrical pleasure of a show that celebrates the art of entertaining, Singin’ in the Rain offers audiences an opportunity to revisit one of musical theatre’s most enduring favourites.
Singin’ in the Rain
Koorliny Arts Centre, 10 Hutchins Way, Kwinana Town Centre (WA)
Season: 20 – 28 November 2026
Information and Bookings: www.koorliny.com.au
Image: Emily Lambert as Kathy Selden and Matt Ballantine as Don Lockwood (supplied)