One woman's vision. Thousands of children's lives changed forever.

Perth Symphony invited audiences into the world of Professor Fiona Stanley, public health reformer, advocate for children, and one of Western Australia's most influential voices in medicine and social change. A story of compassion, courage, and a relentless belief in knowledge that transformed healthcare and placed Western Australia at the forefront of global research.

Set against a powerful score of choral music, string orchestra and piano featuring works by Philip Glass, Felix Mendelssohn, Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludovico Einaudi, Fiona's story unfolded through live performance, evocative visuals and moving narration by renowned paediatrician and longtime friend Desiree Silva.

There's the comedy the world knows. And then there's the love story that brought him here.

From The Young Ones and Blackadder to Mr. Bean and We Will Rock You, Ben Elton helped shape a generation of comedy with razor-sharp satire, political bite and fearless humour. But beyond the public persona lies the lesser-known story of a British provocateur who crossed the world and found home in Western Australia.

Perth Symphony presented a dynamic musical portrait of Ben Elton's journey from Britain's alternative comedy revolution to one of WA's most celebrated adopted creatives. Featuring trio vocals, piano, rhythm section, strings and brass, the performance blended storytelling with music from artists including Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Proclaimers, The Specials and Noël Coward, with live narration by acclaimed comedian Sam Longley.

Grit. Determination. Unmistakable swagger. A never-say-die spirit. One of the greatest fast bowlers in cricket history, the story of Dennis Lillee, narrated by fellow Australian legend, Adam Gilchrist.

But before the packed stadiums, Ashes heroics and world records, there was a young boy in suburban WA bowling cricket balls through backyards, hallways and neighbourhood streets; dreaming big and backing himself against the odds.

More than a story of sporting greatness, this is the story of a proud West Aussie, a sandgroper's journey from suburban WA to the world stage, driven by resilience, determination, and a relentless will to win that made him one of cricket's most feared competitors of all time. Through powerful orchestral storytelling and iconic sporting soundtracks, Perth Symphony revealed the man behind the legend.

A trailblazer in every sense. In 1921, Edith Cowan became the first woman elected to an Australian parliament. A fierce campaigner for women's rights, child welfare, and education, her legacy is etched into the fabric of Western Australia and the nation's $50 note.

A proud Noongar elder, performer, and cultural leader. Richard Walley has spent a lifetime bridging cultures through storytelling, ceremony, and the arts, and is one of Australia's most respected voices on Aboriginal heritage and reconciliation.

Perth's own record-breaking solo sailor. In 1988, Jon Sanders completed a triple non-stop circumnavigation of the globe aboard Parry Endeavour, covering 71,000 nautical miles over 658 days at sea. He has since completed eleven circumnavigations.

A tribute to a man who was years ahead of his time in his approach to preserving and celebrating local culture and language. Charting his journey from Spain to Australia, his establishment of New Norcia, and his close relationship with the Yued people.

One of Australia's greatest prima ballerinas and a Companion of the Order of Australia. From Perth to the Royal Ballet and a legendary partnership with Rudolf Nureyev, Aldous dazzled the world before returning to WA to shape generations of dancers at WAAPA.

The self-taught author of A Fortunate Life, one of Australia's most beloved memoirs. Born into hardship in rural WA, Facey survived Gallipoli, the Depression, and a lifetime of adversity, yet called his extraordinary journey a fortunate one.

Daughter of the celebrated engineer C.Y. O'Connor, Kathleen left Perth for Paris in 1906 and spent nearly fifty years at the heart of the international art world. She exhibited at the Salon d'Automne, painted alongside Rupert Bunny in the Luxembourg Gardens, and built a career defined by fierce independence and unwavering commitment to her craft.