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 adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice opens Queensland Theatre's 2025 season. Image is a man and a woman in regency dress lying on the grass and looking up at the camera.
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A Jane Austen classic opens a new era for Queensland Theatre

Opening his tenure as Queensland Theatre's Artistic Director, Daniel Evans co-directs a new adaptation of a Jane Austen classic.

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Diamond Comic Distributors files for bankruptcy, leaving Australian retailers in uncertainty

The company that once had a monopoly on the entire industry, Diamond Comic Distributors has declared bankruptcy, causing retailers to…

Chappell Roan has won Triple J Hottest 100 for 2024, which featured many more votes than last year.
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Triple J Hottest 100 2024: Chappell Roan wins, low number of Australian artists

There were more votes than last year, but there were fewer Australians in the top 10 than in previous recent…

Bob Dylan is one of the most covered artists of all time, but Australian musicians have several stand out tracks.
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The best Australian covers of iconic Bob Dylan songs

'It ain't me babe'... when it comes to Bob Dylan covers, Australian artists have recorded some rippers.

A sell-out production of Joanna Murray-Smith's Berlin returns to Melbourne for a limited season.

Joanna Murray-Smith's 'Berlin' returns to Melbourne

An enduringly popular romantic thriller, Berlin returns to Melbourne in an intimate independent production.

Text Prize was quietly announced as discontinued late last year.
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End of an era: Text Prize discontinued

A regular part of the Australian publishing calendar, the Text Prize has been discontinued.

Booktopia went into voluntary administration in 2024, but the company has now been rescued.
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Booktopia rescued: Australian book retailer rises from the dead

Booktopia has been purchased by successful Australian online entrepreneur Shant Kradjian.

Shelves of books, with signs above reading BookTok
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Did the US just kill BookTok?

The US's controversial TikTok ban has meant millions of BookTok users fleeing the platform in search of a new home…

The daily routines of writers from ages pass reveals equal parts rigor and relaxation.
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Twain to Dickinson: the daily routines of history's most famous writers

We take a dive into the daily routines of history's greatest writers to reveal tips on habit and discipline.

Photo of a Caucasian woman standing at the podium speaking into a mic.
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Remember these? The top Triple J Hottest 100 songs from decades past

Examining the top hits of decades past reveals the impact of the Triple J Hottest 100.

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