WAAPA Diaries Trailer

The WAAPA Diaries:The Mount Lawley Farewell 🎥 The Key's the Same, But the Locks Are Changing: 30 Years Later In this emotional debut episode of The WAAPA Diaries, we join two alumni, Ray and Gordon as they sneak back into the hallowed halls of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). With the historic move to the state-of-the-art ECU City Campus in Perth's CBD just around the corner in 2026, Ray and Gordon embark on a final, heartfelt pilgrimage to the beloved Mount Lawley campus—the only home WAAPA has ever known since 1980. What's in their diary today? Revisiting the Jazz Studio This is more than a tour; it's a touching farewell to an iconic era. Join Ray and Gordon as they pay tribute to the spirit and legacy of Mount Lawley before WAAPA begins its exciting new chapter in the city. Don't forget to: 👍 Hit like if Mount Lawley holds a special place in your heart! 🔔 Subscribe to The WAAPA Diaries so you don't miss the journey to the new ECU City Campus. 💬 Tell us: What is your favourite WAAPA memory from Mount Lawley? Let us know in the comments! #TheWAAPADiaries #WAAPA #ECUCity #MountLawley #PerthArts #Alumni #PerformingArts #PerthHistory #TheatreLife #jazzmusic #creativetechnology #musictechnology #ECU #music Camera/Audio Setup DJI Osmo Action 5 DLOGM 2.7k.16:9/50 HorizonSteady/AWB DJI Mic Mini Intro Music:La Valse de Paris - Evert Z The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) was established in 1980 by the Western Australian state government and has since become one of Australia's most comprehensive and respected performing arts institutions. Located at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth, WA, it offers a wide range of training for on-stage and behind-the-scenes roles in acting, music, dance, and production. WAAPA is recognized internationally for its high-quality training and has produced numerous famous alumni, including Hugh Jackman, Tim Minchin, and Frances O'Connor. In Semester One of 2026, WAAPA is scheduled to relocate from its Mt Lawley campus to a new, high-tech facility in the ECU City campus in Perth's central business district. This new campus is the centerpiece of the Perth City Deal, a collaboration to create a world-class university in the heart of Perth.