Anna Westbrook

Anna Westbrook is an interdisciplinary queer feminist storyteller, critic, creative producer, poet, and freelance educator, currently working on her second novel and a collection of essays. She has a PhD in writing from the University of New South Wales and is the author of Dark Fires Shall Burn.

Anna Westbrook's Latest Articles

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Book review: The Coast, Eleanor Limprecht

An historical drama, meticulously researched and written in lyrical prose.

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Opera review: Madama Butterfly, Opera Australia

A contemporary take on Puccini's classic opera.

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Theatre review: Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes

A #metoo play exploring thorny issues of entanglement and responsibility.

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Theatre review: HOW TO LIVE, (After you Die), Lynette Wallworth

A monologue about traversing religion, cults and conspiracies.

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Theatre review: City of Gold

Indigenous grief and identity at the forefront of this explosive show.

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Theatre review: Blithe Spirit

The classic Coward play re-treads the boards to great comedic effect.

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Theatre review: Opening Night, Belvoir

Stage adaptation of a film that explores ageing and gender in creative spaces.

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Theatre review: The Museum of Modern Love, Seymour Centre

Playing with the entangled possibilities of art, life and love.

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Theatre review: Death of a Salesman, STC

An energised version of a well-worn American classic.

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Theatre review: The Lovely Bones, New Theatre

The stage adaptation of the bestselling novel is a contemplative production.

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