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West Australian
21-05-2025
- Health
- West Australian
Queen of Hearts rolls into Kununurra on epic 20,000km heart health mission
She is almost 90 days into a 200-day journey, running and riding her way around Australia—and she's doing it all for hearts. Dawn Beaumont, known as the 'Queen of Hearts,' will arrive in Kununurra this Saturday as part of her 20,000km duathlon to raise $2 million for heart health and emergency medical services. The 40-year-old South Australian is on a mission to raise the money for the Heart Foundation and the Royal Flying Doctor Service, while spreading a personal message about heart health. Her journey began in Adelaide on February 25 and since then, she has been running 22km and cycling 80km every day, supported by her husband Kurt and their dog Archie, who travel alongside her in a support vehicle. Having ran and cycled across the Kimberley, Kununurra marks her final stop in Western Australia before she crosses into the Northern Territory. 'For me, this run-ride isn't about the distance, it's about the cause,' she said. Her passion for heart health advocacy began in 2013 when she saved her mother Janet's life during a heart attack at Crown Theatre Perth. 'In September 2013, my mother Janet went into cardiac arrest after having a heart attack. We were at the Crown Theatre in Perth about to watch a show, and she wasn't feeling well. After getting my mother out of the theatre into the foyer she collapsed and I performed CPR to revive her. Luckily, she survived,' she said. Her mother was 53 years old and had a major blockage in an artery which required surgery for a stent. 'After that, Mum had monthly appointments with her cardiologists and underwent a gastric sleeve procedure 12 months post-heart attack to reduce her weight. She lost 60kg and quit smoking.' Dawn's duathlon is believed to be the first of its kind in Australia. Over the course of her journey, she will visit every State and Territory, stop in 184 towns and wear out 16 pairs of running shoes. She consumes about 8000 calories daily to sustain her effort — four times the average recommended intake. Heart Foundation chief executive David Lloyd said he was inspired by Ms Beaumont's bold vision. 'Everything about Dawn's commitment to this remarkable fundraiser inspires me — it's such a huge and impressive thing to commit to doing. This kind of thing is so important for us, because at the Heart Foundation we rely on donations from the community to fund everything we do,' he said. To donate to the Queen of Hearts Run and Ride visit: .
Perth Now
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Record-breaking musical heading to Perth's Crown Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS has enjoyed more than nine lives, with the record-breaking musical announced for a season this November at Crown Theatre Perth as part of its 40th anniversary Australian tour. Renowned producer John Frost said he had admired the legendary show across the decades after the musical had its Australian premiere in Sydney in July 1985. 'A sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse, it was revolutionary when it first opened and enticed new audiences into the world of musical theatre,' Frost said. Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical CATS will be heading to Perth's Crown Theatre in November. Credit: Xiadong / Xiadong 'I can't wait to bring the original production of CATS back to Australia to celebrate its 40th anniversary, and I know Perth audiences will love to revisit one of their favourite shows. Australia has an enduring love for CATS and it's time to let the memory live again.' Gabriyel Thomas, who is currently performing on the Crown Theatre Perth stage in Sister Act, will return to the venue in the coveted role of Grizabella, while the cast also includes Tuart Hill-raised Todd McKenney in the dual roles of Bustopher Jones and Asparagus, the Theatre Cat. WA Academy of Performing Arts graduates Lucy Maunder and Jarrod Draper will play Jellylorum and Munkustrap respectively, and Mark Vincent makes his return to the musical theatre world as Old Deuteronomy. Other cast members include Des Flanagan as Rum Tum Tugger and Leigh Archer as Jennyanydots. Waitlist now for Perth tickets to this jellicle ball at
Perth Now
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Perth celebrities galore at Sister Act musical opening night
Billie & Peter Rowsthorn. Picture: John Koh / The West Australian Rove McManus, Peter Rowsthorn and Australian Idol finalist Gisella Colletti were in the audience as Sister Act The Musical premiered to a full house at Crown Theatre last week. Based on the iconic 1992 film of the same name starring Whoopi Goldberg — a producer on the original 2009 West End show — Sister Act is an emotionally uplifting theatrical experience as it follows the journey of disco diva Deloris Van Cartier in 1970s Philadelphia. The Perth season, which runs until May 25, stars Casey Donovan as Van Cartier, Rhonda Burchmore as choir leader Sister Mary Lazarus and Genevieve Lemon as Mother Superior. The audience was were enraptured by Donovan's powerhouse vocals and we particularly delighted when Burchmore broke out into an amusing boogie rap.
West Australian
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Sister Act: Beloved Aussie singer Casey Donovan lands first lead role in musical opening at Crown on Saturday
Casey Donovan has landed her first lead role in a musical, and what better character to score than one played by Whoopi Goldberg. Sister Act the Musical opens at Crown Theatre on Saturday night, where it is set to bring the antics of the 1992 film to life on stage. The Sydney-born singer and actress stars as Deloris Van Cartier alongside two other Aussie talents, Genevieve Lemon as Mother Superior and Rhonda Burchmore as Sister Mary Lazarus. 'It's been such a great show to be a lead in. Dolores is such a fun, witty, front-footed character. She really is just this ball of energy,' she said. 'I pay a lot of respect to Whoopi on stage, but the great thing about musical theatre is making a character your own. 'Whoopi's got these beautiful little moments in the movie where she gets that cheeky little smile, or she's up to something, so I've tried to bring that into the musical theatre world.' Donovan said the people of Perth are sure to be up dancing in the aisles with the award-winning musical featuring original music by Tony and eight-time Oscar award-winner Alan Menken (Disney's Aladdin, Enchanted, The Little Mermaid). 'I know a lot of people are like, but it's not the music from the movie. I was like, no, it's so much better,' Donovan said of Menken's work. As the last stop of the tour, Donovan encouraged the people of Perth 'to come along, grab a ticket, have some fun, let your hair down and, let's all raise our voice together'.
Perth Now
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Beloved Aussie singer excited for lead role in musical
Casey Donovan has landed her first lead role in a musical, and what better character to score than one played by Whoopi Goldberg. Sister Act the Musical opens at Crown Theatre on Saturday night, where it is set to bring the antics of the 1992 film to life on stage. The Sydney-born singer and actress stars as Deloris Van Cartier alongside two other Aussie talents, Genevieve Lemon as Mother Superior and Rhonda Burchmore as Sister Mary Lazarus. 'It's been such a great show to be a lead in. Dolores is such a fun, witty, front-footed character. She really is just this ball of energy,' she said. 'I pay a lot of respect to Whoopi on stage, but the great thing about musical theatre is making a character your own. The Sydney-born singer and actress stars as Deloris Van Cartier. Credit: Jackson Flindell / Jackson Flindell / The West Aust 'Whoopi's got these beautiful little moments in the movie where she gets that cheeky little smile, or she's up to something, so I've tried to bring that into the musical theatre world.' Donovan said the people of Perth are sure to be up dancing in the aisles with the award-winning musical featuring original music by Tony and eight-time Oscar award-winner Alan Menken (Disney's Aladdin, Enchanted, The Little Mermaid). 'I know a lot of people are like, but it's not the music from the movie. I was like, no, it's so much better,' Donovan said of Menken's work. As the last stop of the tour, Donovan encouraged the people of Perth 'to come along, grab a ticket, have some fun, let your hair down and, let's all raise our voice together'.
