The Cube
It’s ‘the’ place to hang out – be there, or be square!
Plonked smack bang in the middle of Boas Ave, The Cube is Joondalup Festival’s landmark digs for 2025.
This curious cubic container is set to become the centrepiece of a vibrant hang-out hub in Joondalup proper, with a pop-up bar, foodie snacks and cosy nooks to watch as the multi-dimensional space comes to life.
As night falls each evening, The Cube’s four walls will be illuminated in anticipation of a performance treat – maybe a kinetic dance spectacle, a rambunctious swing session, or a metamorphosis in action. Will you be blessed by glowing angels? Accosted by seriously silly security? Become tangled in the web of life? Venture behind the veil of mysticism? Whatever you stumble upon, your experience at The Cube is sure to be out of the box.
Created and presented by Born in a Taxi.
Pop-up Performances
Here are some of the fabulous follies you can expect to stumble upon when you visit The Cube, with performances on every night of the festival.
Light explodes as three illuminated angels glide through the crowd and enter the magical cube with playful, interactive rituals. The angels conduct a series of participatory events designed to unify an audience of strangers. Observe from afar, come and be blessed, or be chosen to cross over into the heavenly realm. Presented by Born in a Taxi.
Sunday Swing Sessions
Join an exhilarating pop-up swing session that promises to elevate your spirits and get your feet moving! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner, our friendly instructors will guide you through the lively rhythms of swing dance, with local jazz legends. Grab your dancing shoes and come swing with us! Presented by Swingin’ At The Savoy.
Seriously silly, three security guards conduct absurd games, turning crowd control into an art form. High-status and restrained, the Guards play with power of coercion, superiority, and humour. They corral, test, judge, and choose who is worthy. Lines are drawn, rules are made, the audience is sorted, tensions mount, and power is transferred to the chosen ones. Presented by Born in a Taxi.
Come and celebrate the miracle of flight and metamorphosis at the Butterfly House. Meet a giant praying mantis or make friends with a caterpillar. Without these tiny alien-looking lifeforms, life on Earth would be very different. Presented by Born in a Taxi.
The 5.30pm and 6.45pm shows are perfect for children, while the 8pm show is created for adults.
In:Visible
Be dazzled by the talents of some of Boorloo’s finest dancers as they present their latest work to Joondalup audiences. Fusing contemporary choreography with theatrical storytelling, In:Visible is an energetic and immersive experience that you won’t be able to tear your eyes from. Presented by Enneagon Movement.
The Sleep Keepers
When sleep goes astray, life gets a little wonky. This one’s for the weary travellers who’ve watched the world become too busy, too stressful, too frantic. From the realm of the deep night, the Sleep Keepers have come with their bed of dreams, to tuck you in and take you for a ride into the world of bedtime stories and lullabies. So just close your eyes and drift away. Presented by Kinetic Theatre.
Bogomila and Son, pty ltd
Direct from the deep heart of the Balkan Mountains, Bogomila and Bogomil are a mother and son team of professional personal service renderers, eager to cast a spell on you. Specialising in psychic, personal beauty care, handcrafted charms and more, you’ll be amazed, intrigued, and bewildered as you step inside the peculiar world of these uncanny outcasts. Presented by Kinetic Theatre and Annie Lee.
Sessions & Times
Monday, 24 March
5.30pm – 6.15pm
6.45pm – 7.30pm
8.00pm – 8.45pm
THE BUTTERFLY HOUSE
Tuesday, 25 March
5.30pm – 6.15pm
6.45pm – 7.30pm
8.00pm – 8.45pm
THE BUTTERFLY HOUSE
Wednesday, 26 March
5.30pm – 6.15pm
6.45pm – 7.30pm
8.00pm – 8.45pm
THE BUTTERFLY HOUSE
Thursday, 27 March
5.30pm – 6.15pm
6.45pm – 7.30pm
8.00pm – 8.45pm
IN:VISIBLE
Friday, 28 March
5.30pm – 6.15pm
6.45pm – 7.30pm
8.00pm – 8.45pm
IN:VISIBLE
Saturday, 29 March
5.30pm – 6.15pm
6.45pm – 7.30pm
8.00pm – 8.45pm
IN:VISIBLE
Sunday, 30 March
5.30pm – 6.15pm
6.45pm – 7.30pm
8.00pm – 8.45pm
SUNDAY SWING SESSIONS
Monday, 31 March
5.30pm – 6.15pm
6.45pm – 7.30pm
8.00pm – 8.45pm
THE SLEEP KEEPERS
Tuesday, 01 April
5.30pm – 6.15pm
6.45pm – 7.30pm
8.00pm – 8.45pm
THE SLEEP KEEPERS
Wednesday, 02 April
5.30pm – 6.15pm
6.45pm – 7.30pm
8.00pm – 8.45pm
THE SLEEP KEEPERS
Thursday, 03 April
5.30pm – 6.15pm
6.45pm – 7.30pm
8.00pm – 8.45pm
BOGOMILA AND SON, PTY LTD
Friday, 04 April
5.30pm – 6.15pm
6.45pm – 7.30pm
8.00pm – 8.45pm
BOGOMILA AND SON, PTY LTD
Saturday, 05 April
5.30pm – 6.15pm
6.45pm – 7.30pm
8.00pm – 8.45pm
BOGOMILA AND SON, PTY LTD
Extra things to know
Born in a Taxi is an award-winning physical theatre ensemble. One of Australia’s most highly regarded companies, the company is internationally recognised for creating spectacular participatory and interactive performances at festivals and events for people of all ages.
Enneagon Movement is a dynamic Boorloo-based dance theatre collective known for their innovative fusion of contemporary dance and theatrical storytelling. Founded by a diverse group of young, passionate dance artists, Enneagon Movement creates immersive experiences that challenge conventional boundaries between dance and theatre.
Kinetic Theatre makes accessible theatre for all ages that can both entertain a crowd and create intimate experiences with individuals. With a focus on outdoor roving pieces and installations, the company creates arresting visual worlds which carry a resonance and humour that comments on contemporary society. The performers weave the art of improvisation within the crafted structure of an act, to create interactions that respond to each different audience and environment.
Annie Lee is a professional actor, singer, writer, director and teacher with over 30 year’s experience in the creative arts. She is creator and director of several popular large-scale shows and cabaret works that have performed at major festivals across Australia and Europe, and is co-creator of the multi-award-winning musical trio, The Kransky Sisters.
Swingin’ at the Savoy are a super talented local jazz outfit. Known around Perth for their energy-filled shows, these guys will have you up on feet and swinging the night away on the dancefloor.
The Cube will feature three performances every night at 5.30pm, 6.45pm and 8.00pm.
Each performance runs for approximately 45 minutes.
The Cube is a pop-up venue that will be situated in the middle of Boas Avenue in Joondalup, at the intersection with Central Walk.
Visitors are encouraged to catch public transport or walk to The Cube as nearby parking is limited.
For more information, see Plan Your Festival.
Boas Avenue will be closed off to vehicle traffic between Grand Boulevard and Davidson Terrace from Tuesday 11 March to Monday 7 April.
Access between Grand Boulevard and Lakeside Drive will be available via Reid Promenade throughout the event.
The Joondalup Library and Civic Centre car parks will still be available via Davidson Terrace and Boas Avenue East, with a slightly reduced capacity in the western car park.
The bus stops out the front of Joondalup Library and Quest Joondalup will still be operational, with the Red Cat, Blue Cat and 466 services diverted via Davidson Terrace and Reid Promenade.
The Cube features a pop-up performance venue in the middle of an event space, with food sellers, a bar and seating throughout.
The road and paths around The Cube are flat and suitable for wheelchair access.
On weekends and busy nights there may be a line to get into the venue, so come down early to get a spot.
Please note that some performances at The Cube may feature the use of strobe effects and loud music.
Grab a drink from The Cube Bar and get something yummy to eat from one of our rotating in-house vendors, open every night from 5.00pm – 10.00pm.
From 15 – 21 March:
From 22 – 28 March:
From 29 March – 5 April:
There are also heaps of great local restaurants around, like Kulcha, JTV, Katsuya, Sapori Veri and more!
The Cube Bar is doing 20% off all drinks from 5pm to 6pm, every night throughout Joondalup Festival.
So come down, grab yourself your favourite ice-cold beverage and soak up the atmosphere!
Program details
15 March 2025 - 05 April 2025
Free
All ages
