Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre

Merredin Dear Santa
2025-12-06 19:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Perth) | WA
It’s Christmas time at the North Pole, and nothing is going quite as planned! There is supply issues on the toy assembly line, an annoyingly over-enthusiastic sleigh salesman hawking a new high-tech replacement for Santa’s regular sleigh, a teenage intruder who needs to find some festive spirit, and a band of elves who seem more interested in making trouble than making toys!

Meanwhile Algernon, Santa’s Chief of Staff, is determined to get everything sorted by Christmas Eve so that he can leave the North Pole and forget about everything Christmas. But housekeeper Octavia has a crush on Algernon. Will she get up the courage to express her feelings before he leaves the North Pole again?
If Algernon can’t rein in the reindeer and shelve the elves, this Christmas might be a little less Ho Ho Ho and a little more Oh No No!
Tickets $20 adult, $15 Concession
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Merredin Taking Liberty
2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Cummins Theatre, 31 Bates Street, Merredin, WA, 6415, Australia
THEATRE 180 in collaboration with WA Museum presents one of the greatest moments in Australian sporting history–the defeat of Liberty by Australia II in the 1983 America’s Cup. In an epic, against-the-odds finish to a best-of-seven race, Skipper John Bertrand led his crew to turn the tide from a 3-1 deficit in race five and claim victory in a nail-biting decider, one of the biggest comebacks in sporting history.
Combining the excitement of live theatre against a cinematic backdrop, Taking Liberty by Ingle Knight celebrates the moment in time that defined a nation and gave international prominence to our cultural identity and fighting spirit, ending America’s 132-year dominance of the sport in what became known as the Race of the Century.
A story of enormous national significance: one of grit, perseverance, technological innovations and the athleticism of those who changed the course of history.
“THEATRE 180 is proud to continue our 31-year history of telling Western Australian stories with this production. Taking Liberty, as the title promises, highlights the tenacity, audacity and larrikin belief in resounding success which characterised the 1983 campaign to wrest America’s Cup from the bolt holes of the New York Yacht Club, where it had sat firmly for 132years.
Filled with colourful characters, drama and laughs aplenty, this play takes us back to the moment in time when Western Australia was put on the world map and the stage was set for the port city of Fremantle, where Australia II and her famous winged-keel now proudly hangs in our WA Maritime Museum, to shine.”Stuart Halusz, Artistic Director THEATRE 180
DURATION: 90min (no interval)
SUITABLE FOR 10 yrs and up
Tickets $15 under 18s, $20 Concession, $25 Adult Book online or in person at Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre

Merredin Ireland The Voyage
2026-01-31 19:00 - 22:00 | Cummins Theatre, 31 Bates Street, Merredin, WA, 6415, Australia
From the producers of Celtic Illusion comes a powerful new theatrical experience in Ireland: The Voyage, an epic celebration of Ireland’s history, heart, and heritage brought to life through authentic voices, live music, and world-class Irish dance.
Leading the vocal performances is the extraordinary Giselle O’Meara, whose soaring, soulful voice carries the emotion of Ireland’s story from ancient times to today. She is joined on stage by live musicians direct from Ireland, performing with traditional instruments and modern arrangements that honour the island’s rich musical legacy. Their sound forms the beating heart of the show – raw, real, and unmistakably Irish.
The voyage spans centuries: from the mysticism of the Celts to the thunder of Viking invasions, the arrival of the Normans, and the spiritual transformation shaped by St Patrick. Each chapter erupts onto the stage through breathtaking visuals, cinematic soundscapes, and the fiery passion of Irish dance, performed by a cast of world-class dancers whose rhythm and athleticism ignite the stage.
Emotional, exhilarating, and deeply immersive, Ireland: The Voyage invites audiences to feel the pulse of a nation – its triumphs, its tragedies, its music, and its unbreakable spirit, in a live experience they will never forget.
Tickets: $39.90 to $69.90 available online or in person at Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre

Beverley Casey Donovan - This is Me
2026-03-08 19:30 - 23:00 | WA
Beloved Australian singer and performer Casey Donovan will hit the road in 2026 for her biggest national tour yet, THIS IS ME.
From winning Australian Idol at just 16 to becoming a household name, Casey’s powerhouse vocals and heartfelt performances have made her a standout in music, theatre, and television. The tour will feature iconic songs from her career—including Australian Idol favourites, hits from musicals like The Sapphires, We Will Rock You, Chicago & Juliet, and Sister Act—as well as original new material performed live for the first time.
Casey has starred on screen in Streetsmart, How To Stay Married, and hosted the NAIDOC Awards. Her memoir Big, Beautiful & Sexy and podcast The Space highlight her passion for storytelling and self-empowerment. A proud Gumbaynggirr and Dungutti woman, Casey is also a dedicated advocate for literacy, music, and mental health. Don’t miss the chance to experience her unforgettable voice live in 2026.
Tickets $25 – $385
Tickets – BEVERLEY STATION ARTS
