Joe Paradise Lui & Merlynn Tong
LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches)
World Premiere / Theatre / Comedy / AUS
Past Event
A Perth Festival commission.
Dates & Times
21 – 24 Feb
Fri 8pm
Sat 3 & 8pm
Sun 3pm
Mon 7pm
Duration 85mins
Access
Sat 22 Feb 8pm | AUSLAN performance
Sat 22 Feb 2.15pm | Tactile tour.
Sat 22 Feb 3pm | Audio described performance
Tickets
$49
Festival Club membership prices available.
Location
Studio Underground, State Theatre Centre of WA, 174/176 William St, Perth WA 6000
More infoNotes
- Contains loud noises, haze, flashing lights, adult themes, sexual references and frequent coarse language.
- Latecomers only admitted at a suitable break in the performance.
- There is construction in Perth Cultural Centre. The best way to access the State Theatre Centre from the Perth Train Station is via Yagan Square, if you are coming from the State Library direction go via the James St cul-de-sac and the left onto William St. View the map.
A Perth Festival commission.
Joe and Merlynn are up all night at a Chinese funeral. One that could be the death of them. Join these two besties on an explosive, unexpected and often hilarious journey to the underworld, as they battle with their culture across genres, realities and theatrical convention.
More info
Creative Conversation | Longhouse: LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches)
Sun 23 Feb 5.30 – 7.00pm
AGWA Theatrette
Register here
Registration essential, closes Fri 14 Feb 10am
This panel discussion inspired by world premiere LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches) and facilitated by CAAP Artistic Director, Tessa Leong, will be followed by time to chat and mingle with food and drinks.
In some traditional societies the Longhouse is the meeting place where the village gathers to share stories and bond as a community. Contemporary Asian Australian Performance’s (CAAP) Longhouse Program combines talks, performances, masterclasses and workshops.
This is a unique opportunity for artists and audiences to explore key issues shaping the future of Asian Australian storytelling on our stages.
Presented by Perth Festival with Contemporary Asian Australian Performance and Performing Lines WA.
CAAP is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW, and assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body.
This Creative Conversation is supported in part by Performing Lines WA as part of the 2025 Kolyang Program.
Refreshments will be available after the panel.
LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches) creatives Joe Paradise Lui and Merlynn Tong, and local artist Cezera Critti-Schnaars in conversation with CAAP’s Tessa Leong.
Q&A after the show
Join us after the 8pm show on Sat 22 Feb for a Q&A session. Hear directly from the artists and creators of the work.
Read the event program and discover more about the show
Co-Creators, Co-Writers, Co-Directors & Performers Joe Paradise Lui & Merlynn Tong
Outside Eye & Rehearsal Director Marcel Dorney
Video Artist & AV Designer Wendy Yu
Lighting Designer Kate Baldwin
Set Designer Cherish Marrington
Costume Designer Nicole Marrington
Composer Joe Paradise Lui
Production Manager Harry Dowling
Stage Manager Catherine O’Donoghue
Assistant Stage Manager Finn McLeish
Set build by Black Swan Production Facility
Head Technician (Perth) Matthew Erren
Images Matsu Photography
Produced by Performing Lines WA
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festivals Initiative, managed by Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body, in association with the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festival Inc., commissioned by Perth Festival, RISING and Brisbane Festival.
Supported by Creative Australia.
Initial script development supported by Black Swan State Theatre Company.
