Edith Dircksey Cowan
Dates
Friday 25 July | 7pm – 9pm*
Saturday 26 July | 7pm – 9pm*
*Times are approximate and subject to change at any time.
A Reserve | $95
B Reserve | $85
C Reserve | $75
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Access information
This performance is in a fully accessible venue.
Site access information
WA Museum Boola Bardip is fully accessible. Call 1300 134 081 for assistance. Accessible resources and programs >
Discover the remarkable story of Edith Dircksey Cowan - trailblazer, reformer, and the first woman elected to any Australian parliament - in this powerful concert experience blending live chamber music, narration, and visuals.
Part of Perth Symphony Orchestra’s WA Stories series, the program features stunning music by female composers, many of whom created their art in defiance of societal norms, finally getting their moment to shine.
"Edith is the boss! Everyone should come along to learn the real reason she’s on our fifty-dollar note," says PSO Creative Director Fiona Campbell OAM.
An intimate, moving tribute to one of WA’s greatest icons.
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PSO Principal Partner: Minderoo Foundation
WA Stories Venue Partner: WA Museum Boola Bardip
WA Stories Presenting Partner: Wright Burt Foundation
WA Stories Series Partner: Barton Family Foundation, Capital Partners, Entour Production Group & Zenith Music
WA Stories, Story 4 Partner: Edith Cowan University & WAAPA
