The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Western Australia, in association with the Parmelia Hilton, will present an inaugural series of monthly Celebrity Performing Arts Breakfasts.

Perth Arts on Toast begins March 19 with a guest speaker line-up of some of Australia's leading lights in the Australian arts scene, including TV Star, Penny Cook; Artistic Director of Opera Australia, Lyndon Terracini; actor, and recipient of the inaugural Equity Lifetime achievement award, Peter Carroll (appearing in John Bell’s King Lear); and Margaret Pomeranz, co host of At the Movies on ABC television.

Each celebrity guest speaker will be introduced by John Senczuk, MSWA Executive Producer, Events - and one of Perth’s leading theatrical lights with his own national credits as producer, director, designer and playwright. Mr Senczuk said that Perth Arts on Toast was designed to be both entertaining and informative and to provide an alternate perspective on the performing arts in the city.

“Perth Arts on Toast is a unique opportunity to engage with national leaders and practitioners in the performing arts industry,” said MS Society CEO Marcus Stafford.

“Australian artists are renowned the world over for their flair and forthrightness, and I know that with the extraordinary range of guests scheduled over the next few months that we are in for a delicious and at times zesty breakfast series!”

With a focus on theatre for children and youth, the first guest on Friday, March 19 is Penny Cook, famous for her role as ‘Vicki the Vet’ in the much loved TV series A Country Practice, and currently starring in the musical, Oklahoma! at His Majesty’s Theatre. An actor of great accomplishment, Miss Cook has graced our screens and stage since graduating from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 1978. She is also co-creator of the enduring Griffin Theatre Company (specializing in Australian works) and sits on the board of one of the most exciting and successful youth oriented theatre companies in the country, Monkey Baa.

Each breakfast starts at 7am and concludes at 8.50am. All inclusive tickets are $80 per seat, or $700 per table of ten. All proceeds go to the MS Society of WA.

For bookings and information, contact Michelle Mason on 9365 4816 or email.

The MS Society produces an annual musical theatre presentation in October at the Regal Theatre in Subiaco. The 2010 production is The Sound of Music directed by John Senczuk, whose production of Les Misérables for the MS Society last year broke box office records. Tickets are on sale now and are available from Ticketek on 1300 795 012 or www.ticketek.com.au - with proceeds going to the charity.