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

The annual ARIA awards proved to be an especially diverse celebration in 2024.
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Troye Sivan sweeps ARIA Awards as First Nations talent takes centre stage

Perth-born pop icon Troye Sivan swept the big awards, while Missy Higgins was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Percival Everett has won the National Book Award for his novel, James. Image is a man in a formal suit standing in front of a media wall.
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Percival Everett wins America's National Book Award

The biggest night in American literature celebrated a diverse group of winners in the shadow of Trump's re-election.

Studying the daily routines of artists can inspire anyone's creativity.
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From Beethoven to Murakami: 5 daily routines that spark artistic brilliance

Studying the daily routines of history's geniuses may strike some as intimidating, but they hold important clues for any aspiring…

An ABBA parade is just one of the events in Brisbane this weekend.
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5 things to do in Brisbane this weekend

Go round the twist, explore enchanted gardens, dance in the CBD and much more in Brisbane this weekend.

The cast of Dear Evan Hansen, in Sydney this weekend.
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5 things to do in Sydney this weekend

Explore historical Peru, receive an education on gay cruising, do your Christmas shopping and more in Sydney this weekend!

Reko Rennie's retrospective is just one of the many activities available in Melbourne this weekend.
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5 things to do in Melbourne this weekend

A deadly festival, foot-stomping celebration of Tina Turner, a 15-metre Rolls-Royce and much more in Melbourne this weekend.

Two panels. One the left is of author Samantha Harvey, who ha long blonede hair. She is seated with her arms crossed wearing a grey top and brown patterned skirt. On the right is the cover of the novel 'Orbital", which shows an illustration of the universe.
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Book review: Orbital, Samatha Harvey

This year's Booker Prize-winner has garnered a lot of praise, but does it actually deserve it?

Jamie Oliver and Penguin Random House face scandal after publishing their latest children's book.
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Penguin Random House in hot water over Jamie Oliver's harmful stereotypes of First Nations kids

Jamie Oliver's latest children's book, published by Penguin Random House, has triggered an industry reckoning on sensitivity readers.

Author Samantha Harvey holding up her book 'Orbital'. She has long blonde hair and is wearing a black top. On the background is the Booker Prize 2024 signage.
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Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize 2024

A surprise winner in this year's award is out of this world.

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What we can learn from the best Australian plays of the 21st century

ArtsHub's popular poll for the best Australian plays of the 21st century so far holds important lessons for the next…

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