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In the tradition of one of UWA's (currently) best-loved sons, Tim Minchin, the University Dramatic Society's Centenary production is a darkly comedic musical show.

It was ran for four nights early this month in the Dolphin Theatre, where the now famous comedian/musician began his career.

Viva La Restoration had a cast of 37, as well as a production team, stage crew and musicians.

"It is a hugely collaborative effort," said director and co-writer Cal Silberstein, a UWA Arts graduate who is doing his Masters of Primary Teaching.

"UDS is a 96-year-old society and we really wanted to do justice to its history," he said.

Cal and his co-writer Thomas Owen, another Arts graduate, started writing the script in October. The original music is composed by music student Jackson Griggs, while Engineering and Science student Ben McAllister is the producer.

"The more than 50 students involved are from all walks of life and academic disciplines," Cal said. "We are brought together by our love of the theatre."

The Centenary Grant of $3,000 will go towards the $4,000 hire fee for the Dolphin Theatre.

"UDS used to have a reputation of putting ono shows specifically for students, but we have become more sophisticated over the past decade," said Cal, who was UDS president for four years.

"Being part of UDS has been one of the most valuable experiences of my time at UWA," he said.

"This cast and crew realises that this is an important production for the society and they have all given 100 per cent.  I think their efforts were amplified by the excitement of producing a brand new creation."

Viva La Restoration tells the story of two rival artists in world devoid of colour, who seek to restore colour in very different ways.