David Burton

David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.

David Burton's Latest Articles

A new silent disco coming to Brisbane in March is promising a unique experience for neurotypical and Autistic consumers alike.
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Celebrating Autism: the silent disco breaking new ground

The Brisbane Powerhouse event will feature a range of work led by Autistic artists as well as a silent disco.

Browsing a bookstore is (thankfully) unlike any other retail experience. Learn why.
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The lost art of bookstore browsing – three tips for finding your next read

New research has revealed Australians need to spend more time in bookstores. Here's how to find your next favourite book…

The Arts Wellbeing Collective reached the end of their agreement with Arts Centre Melbourne in 2024, leaving the valued organisation in peril.
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Arts Wellbeing Collective abruptly shut down

The future of the Arts Wellbeing Collective is in doubt after its relationship with Arts Centre Melbourne came to an…

Creative Australia has been widely criticised by its decision to drop Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino from the 2026 Venice Biennale.
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Resignations and uproar follow Creative Australia's Venice Biennale decision

Within hours of announcing its controversial decision, Creative Australia faced multiple high-level resignations and widespread industry backlash.

Album cover of The Weeknd's Hurry Up Tomorrow. Against a white background is a close up of a man's face grimacing.
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Album review: Hurry Up Tomorrow, The Weeknd

Will this be The Weeknd's final album?

A publishing phenomenon, the Fourth Wing series is emblematic of a tsunami shift in publishing.
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It's official: romantasy 'Onyx Storm' is the fastest selling book in 20 years

The third instalment in Rebecca Yarros' 'Empyrean' series has smashed publishing records.

Thousands of artists are trying to shutdown a large-scale auction of works built with AI. (Image: generated by ChatGPT, using concepts explored by artists Mat Dryhurst and Holly Herndon).
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Mass theft or luxury art? World-first AI art auction faces a massive backlash

Thousands of artists are saying the world's first large-scale high-end art auction featuring AI models is an act of mass…

One of Beckett's most famous works will be performed authentically for the first time.
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30 years in the making: a world-first for Beckett's 'Krapp's Last Tape'

Actor Samuel West took a gamble in 2006, taping himself performing half of one of Beckett's most famous works. In…

The Bald Archy is open to artists of all ages, and prioritizes humor. Image: one of last year's finalists, 'The Block Tent City' by Elle McKay.
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Bald Archy Prize announces 2025 finalists with Raygun as prominent figure

Running for almost 30 years, the ultra-accessible Bald Archy Prize is judged by a cockatoo.

La Boite open's its centenary season with a female-led, three-hander Macbeth. (Image: David Kelly)
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La Boite Theatre celebrates a century with a bold new take on 'Macbeth'

Coinciding with International Women's Day, the new version of 'Macbeth' centres on the narrative of the witches.

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