This weekend, Perth will host the world premiere of The Rabbits, a piece of operatic theatre based on the award ­winning illustrated book by John Marsden and Shaun Tan, as part of this year’s Perth International Arts Festival. Co­produced by the Barking Gecko Theatre Company and the Opera Australia, director John Sheedy will bring to life the chilling truths presented in “The Rabbits” about Australia’s colonial beginnings, featuring music composed by Queensland songstress Kate Miller ­Heidke.