St Georges Cathedral
A place for people to gather in worship and prayer – sometimes with spoken words, sometimes in silence, and sometimes enveloped in sacred music.
Our doors are open to everyone of any faith or none.
Trapped in the ruins of a war-locked Cathedral, four English soldiers bed down for the night and dream of life and death.
Christopher Fry’s lyrical meditation on life, death, violence and purgatory was originally commissioned as part of the Festival of Britain, and opened at St Thomas’ church in Regent Street, London in May 1951 and broadcast live by the BBC in December of that year.
10 years later, the play was performed at St George’s Cathedral, Perth, (broadcast live by the ABC) in February and then at St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane, in March.
Join us for this special event – a staged reading of a stunning allegorical treatment of humankind’s spiritual relationship with faith and his fellow man. In this 60th Anniversary of its Australian premiere, it will be performed concurrently with a staged reading at St John’s Cathedral in Brisbane – a symbolic reaching of hands across the nation.
TICKETS: $50 adults/$45 all concessions (+booking fee) through TryBooking
Andrew Hale as Private Tim Meadows
Sam Ireland as Private Peter Able
Peter Williams as Corporal Joe Adams
Haydon Wilson as Private David King
Director: Stuart Halusz
Sound Design: Ben Collins
Stage Manager: Garry Ferguson
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A Sleep of Prisoners
Christopher Fry’s lyrical meditation on life, death, violence and purgatory was originally commissioned as part of the Festival of Britain, and opened at St Thomas’ church in Regent Street, London in May 1951 and broadcast live by the BBC in December of that year. 10...
URGENT UPDATE FROM THE DEAN
Dear Friends, It is good to be back in Perth, after some annual leave in Adelaide. I was told you should drive over the Nullarbor at least once, and probably only once! We had cool weather for our trip, it even rained some days, both there and back. I arrived back...
We never pray alone
Even though the doors to the Cathedral are shut, we continue to pray and invite you to pray with us. We have put together a booklet, Praying Alone, Praying Together, to offer you a range of resources for praying at home. The booklet has some set prayers against...
28 February 2021 – Second Sunday of Lent
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Trapped in the ruins of a war-locked Cathedral, four English soldiers bed down for the night and dream of life and death.
Christopher Fry’s lyrical meditation on life, death, violence and purgatory was originally commissioned as part of the Festival of Britain, and opened at St Thomas’ church in Regent Street, London in May 1951 and broadcast live by the BBC in December of that year.
10 years later, the play was performed at St George’s Cathedral, Perth, (broadcast live by the ABC) in February and then at St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane, in March.
Join us for this special event – a staged reading of a stunning allegorical treatment of humankind’s spiritual relationship with faith and his fellow man. In this 60th Anniversary of its Australian premiere, it will be performed concurrently with a staged reading at St John’s Cathedral in Brisbane – a symbolic reaching of hands across the nation.
TICKETS: $50 adults/$45 all concessions (+booking fee) through TryBooking
Andrew Hale as Private Tim Meadows
Sam Ireland as Private Peter Able
Peter Williams as Corporal Joe Adams
Haydon Wilson as Private David King
Director: Stuart Halusz
Sound Design: Ben Collins
Stage Manager: Garry Ferguson
Third Sunday in Lent
Preacher: The Right Reverend David Murray
NOTE: COVID-19 restrictions in place.
Third Sunday in Lent
Preacher: The Right Reverend David Murray
Music: Little Organ Mass (Haydn), Insanæ et Vanæ Curæ (Haydn)
PLEASE NOTE: Restrictions apply.
The service will be live streamed on YouTube for those for whom it is too vulnerable and posted on our website afterwards.
Sermon: The Reverend Linda Pilton, Chaplain, Perth College
Music: Fauxbourdons (Macdonald), Lift thine eyes (Gardiner) — world première
NOTE: Restrictions apply.
Join Bishop David Murray and experience spirituality as an integral part of your daily live and participate in a rich and full daily cycle of prayer within the Cathedral.
The day begins with percolated coffee (or tea) and prayers.
The morning offers the Eucharist, reflections by presenters, and literature on the theme by Cathedral Scholar Professor Christopher Wortham. Theological Reflection, Word of Life and Contemplative Prayer follow lunch and the day concludes with Celtic prayers.
Click here for more information on dates and presenters.
Cost: $12.00. Please book your place (so that we can cater for you and ensure that everyone has a seat) by the Monday before the event you are attending by phoning 9325 5677 or emailing spirituality@perthcathedral.org.
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Perth, Western Australia 6000
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The Dean and Chapter of St George’s Cathedral acknowledges the Noongar people as the original custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and affirm our commitment to the work of reconciliation.