Gillian Wills

Gillian Wills is an author and arts journalist who has published with ArtsHub, The Australian, Courier Mail, Limelight, Inreview, Australian Book Review and Griffith Review. Her memoir Elvis and Me: how a weary musician and a broken racehorse rescue each other, Finch Publishing was released in Australia, Canada, America, New Zealand and United Kingdom in 2016. Her debut novel Big Music, Hawkeye Publishing was released on the 1 October, 2024.

Gillian Wills's Latest Articles

Two panels. On the left is author Jo Skinner, a blonde woman wearing a blue top with white floral print. On the right is the cover of her book, 'The Truth about my daughter'. It is blue with a white illustration of a pram.
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Book review: The Truth about my Daughter, Jo Skinner

An exploration into the power dynamics and emotional upheavals of one family.

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Concert review: FilmHarmonic

A collaboration of new music and film.

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Theatre review: Othello

A daring trilingual iteration of the classic tragedy is set between Cairns and the Torres Strait.

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Dance review: Terrain

This award-winning show about the convergence of body, land and spirit returns for its tenth year anniversary.

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Concert review: Songs That Made Me, Jess Hitchcock

A singer at the peak of her game travelling across musical theatre and opera, country and folk, jazz and pop.

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Opera review: The Sopranos

An Opera Queensland commission that defies stereotypical representations of victimised women and offers bold and spirited alternatives.

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Theatre review: Frozen the Musical, QPAC

Stage version of film blockbuster offers dazzling sets and quality choreography.

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Theatre review: Eddie Perfect, Introspection, QPAC

An all-rounder entertainer performs with charm and passion.

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Exhibition review: Nadja Kabriel: Softening the Eyes, Tweed Gallery

Casting appreciative glances on still life paintings.

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Theatre review: Return to the Dirt, QTC

A play as much about life as it is about death.

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